...i can't help but think about what alissa thinks about her winning. because she only placed 5th last year, but that was also with more stiff competition i believe, and a couple mistakes. maybe she's realizing now that ashley really is some competition for her?
I think that's a good thing, to have motivation like that. It will push her and keep her on her toes. If we want 3 spots back we need BOTH skaters to perform well.
As for the title, yes I was surprised. I wasn't sure that Wagner would get high scores with an international panel based on what happened at the NHK trophy (think she deserved 3rd), but she came out with such confidence and command that they gave her those scores, finally. The score was even more shocking, though (128??) - if only she didn't peak here!
It's good momentum for Wagner. She's headed in the right direction- but it's unfortunate that the score disparity between NHK and 4CC seems to confirm we're still stuck in the 6.0 mentality of "having to secure your place among the judges" instead of being rewarded with what you put out there, no matter what the day or skater.
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