Thats our WORLDS PODIUM
It COULD be, but I wouldn't count out a skater like Kimmie Meissner, or even Joannie Rochette.
Maybe, but already the fact that Kimmie scored ~58 for the short would already have her several points behind the Japanese. Would she able to rebound in the long to overtake that point deficit? Not if Mao or Kim bring it on. Remember, she didn't have to deal with them last year at worlds. I'm starting to have doubts as well as to whether she can medal this year or not.
I don't know about Miki's program being better, but I do feel it was at least even with that of Mao's and definitely seem to have more energy and expression in the face. I the Miki's constant arm whaling is putting the judges off.
They do get good Japanese press. Do you think the judges are influenced by the Japanese press?Na, thing is Mao's got hype. Mike ain't got none. Miki's hype ran out in 2004 and now whatever happens, Mao's still the queen of figure skating and Miki's old school, been there done that. Bla.