Here as an excerpt from the translation the words Ilia expresses about World Championships in Dortmund:
> I was impressed by the Japanese ladies. Especially Miki (Ando) is incredible. I see a wonderful future for her. To think that she´s only 16 years old, it´s unbelievable. This season´s success will build her confidence. She´s also caught the eyes of the judges, and she knows what to keep and what to change. I have my money on her (to be a great skater). Oh, and of course, Shizuka (Arakawa) was great. >
I can well believe that Miki may be a great skater one day, because technically she is almost there, and needs to polish her presentation. Also a good choreographer can do a lot.
Yes, as Miki was 4th in Worlds, she sure has caught the eyes of the judges. That will make things a bit easier for her. Just remembering that Ilia with his win in Europeans 1995 at seventeen and silver in 1996 Worlds, sure caught the eyes of the judges...
