Davis and White win second title in convincing fashion

[gsk8]

Meryl Davis and Charlie White ignited the audience with an electrifying free dance to music from The Phantom of the Opera to win their second consecutive U.S. Championships here in Spokane.

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[dorispulaski]

Thanks for the lovely article!

 

[Tonichelle]

so wish Tanith and Ben could have pulled another win off

 

[demarinis5]

so wish Tanith and Ben could have pulled another win off

Me too..

 

[~tapdancer]

Well, I'm happy.

Very nice article.

 

[dorispulaski]

So am I.

 

[n_halifax]

I think the world of each of America's top four ice dance teams right now and wish them all the success in the future.

 

[Antilles]

I like Kimberly's comment about planning to eat a lot of donuts. Too bad they didn't make the team.

 

[SamuraiKike]

I feel for BelbinAgosto.. they have done soo much for Ice Dance in their country but it was obvious the youngsters aren't that young anymore and have already surpassed them.

 

[Dodhiyel]

I love, love, love their "Phantom of the Opera" programme. The difficulty was mind-blowing for me. The only thing wrong with a programme this complex, is that it increases the likelihood of making a mistake in the heat of competition. I find it a very exciting viewing experience. My hat's off to Igor and Marina for this tour de force, and major congratulations to Meryl and Charlie for carrying it off superbly.

I also love their OD.

 

[Tinymavy15]

Did anybody ever verify what the -1 deduction was for? An extended lift?

 

[MK's Winter]

so wish Tanith and Ben could have pulled another win off

As am I.

PS: Tonichelle your blog is fabulous! Please take over reporting for major figure skating events!

 

[Tonichelle]

PS: Tonichelle your blog is fabulous! Please take over reporting for major figure skating events!

really? it's just a bunch of ramblings! but thank you, it means a lot. I'm actually starting to miss my journalism classes.

 

[dorispulaski]

Did anybody ever verify what the -1 deduction was for? An extended lift?

Yes, it was an extended lift. The protocol doesn't say which one, but I think it was the one where Meryl balances on Charlies leg. That seemed a little long to me.

BTW, if you caught the exhibition on NBC, Uncle Dick is a huge D&W fan and "feels privileged" to hage been there to see their FD.

 

[colleen o'neill]

I thought Meryl took a teeny bit longer than usual to find her proper balance point on that one . It's just a wonderful program for them. I so admire the choreography Zoueva has done for all her couples..each piece unique ,and so obviously perfectly suited to the skaters. ..loved Ch/Z..and the La Strada piece for H-M/C make beautiful use of that music . 4CC could be a lot of fun.

 

[iluvtodd]

I think the world of each of America's top four ice dance teams right now and wish them all the success in the future.

While I was hoping for Tanith & Ben to win their 6th US title, I am thrilled for Meryl & Charlie and how they performed at Nationals. I love all four teams, but I am heartbroken for Kim & Brent. I just wish they could have their Olympic opportunity this time around.