sigh..... Mao.................Well, at least I am not concerned about her making to the Olympics. I read a newspaper article that the Japanese Federation will almost make sure that hse makes it! (So the question is who will be the other two... Miki, Akiko, or...... Yukari....?)
I think that Miki, reigning world bronze medalist, former world champion and winner of 2 GP events this season, is pretty much a lock for the team, provided that she doesn't completely implode during Japanese Nationals. It's the third spot that is up in the air at the moment.
Jump layout is the same.
SP : 3A-2T, 3F, 2A
LP : 3A-2T, 3A, 3F-2L, 3L, 3F-2L-2L, 3T, 2A
Reading in between the lines (and those triple axels!), Mao is probably either going to win in a blaze of glory or bomb her way off the podium.
so, no triple triple this season from mao?
thats just mean
I think that Miki, reigning world bronze medalist, former world champion and winner of 2 GP events this season, is pretty much a lock for the team, provided that she doesn't completely implode during Japanese Nationals. It's the third spot that is up in the air at the moment.
If I remember correctly, under the new rules of the Japanese Skating Federation for choosing its world and Olympic teams, the skater who finishes highest in the Grand Prix Final automatically makes the team (maybe she has to medal?).
http://www.asahi.com/olympics/columns/mao_asada/TKY200911240169.html
Mao is training with Shanetta in Japan.
They shortened step sequence 45 seconds to 38 seconds. (SP? LP?)
Jump layout is the same.
SP : 3A-2T, 3F, 2A
LP : 3A-2T, 3A, 3F-2L, 3L, 3F-2L-2L, 3T, 2A
http://www.asahi.com/olympics/columns/mao_asada/TKY200911240169.html
Mao is training with Shanetta in Japan.
Yeah, I've wondered why. Her 3F-3T seems to be good enough.
Yeah, I've wondered why. Her 3F-3T seems to be good enough.