Ladies - Short Program

[Violet Bliss]

I missed Elene/s missed Axel but she certainly didn't miss her fire and hid not let the program go. Bravo, well done!

 

[mateusp1]

Elene!!! Loved that!!

3Lz+3T HUGE!!!!!

3S amazing!!

Very sad for the singled axel!

Deserves to be in second, behind Leonova.

 

[blue_idealist]

Elene was great, but I don't think it'll be enough to take the lead from Alena.

 

[Skater Boy]

Looks like the judges left room for both American ladies to score higher than Alena even if they aren't perfect. I thought Alena's pcs should have been higher especially in light of what we have seen so far - she skated with heart and her own unique style - she ain't no american fairy princess but still nice to see other artistic approaches. So I would say good skate but undermarked comparatively. As for Mao I am a little disappointed; she has never captured that magic and potential we saw back in say 2006. She still can medal though but really it is a Carolina v. Ashley battle now unless the unthinkable - Alyssa skates two relatively clean performances. Russia can say goodbye to three skaters and usa can say hello three skaters. Oh poor Makarova - oh the pressure. But Japan still looks good Suzuki has her best chance now to win a medal especially if Ashley or Alyssa open the door. This is a chance to see who has the fighting spirit.

 

[Medusa]

Who would have thought that she would regain that 3Lz-3T? So happy for her.

 

[Spun Silver]

Fabulous skate by ElGed. Too bad about the axel but I'm glad she was mad about it. Don't settle! I have loved her skating since 2006 and am so happy about her renaissance. Thanks, Brian!

 

[lavender]

Good... Mao isn't too far behind to take over Alena if she skates well.

 

[museksk8r]

It appears Elene has finally found her magical match with coach Brian Orser. Hopefully, no more coach hopping for this lovely lady from now on.

 

[periperi]

Wow, Elene with the 3Lz - 3T! Too bad about the axel, but I've always enjoyed watching her skate and no exception here.

 

[blue_idealist]

Hmm behind Mao, wasn't expecting that but I guess the 1A did her in.

 

[Violet Bliss]

Wow. Elene would have been first if only she did her Axel.

 

[Kinga]

Elene continuously looses concentration during her programs. A pity, I really enjoyed this SP and it rarely happens when I watch Elene.

 

[mateusp1]

Elene was underscored.

She deserved 60+ and second place.

Brian Orser did a great job with her.

 

[Skater Boy]

The confidence of a Euro medal; skating with Brian has done wonders for Elene. Although Brian doesn't seem to have much luck with his own country's skaters. I think he has Cynthia Phaneuf and she is still struggling; he should pick up Joannie Rochette and train her for 2014 Sochi. I still think Elene should be behind Alena.

 

[MasterB]

Ksenia, clean skate but not as exciting as the last 3.

 

[sky_fly20]

Elena has improved a lot
would have had her 2nd ahead of Mao

time for Makarova :run:

 

[Mirunna]

Ksenia is clean so far but her jumps look questionable in terms of rotation to me

 

[tulosai]

Ksenia is clean so far but her jumps look questionable in terms of rotation to me

Wasn't sure about the first one for sure. She is a fighter.

I do find her program to be gorgeous.

 

[mateusp1]

Loved Makarova! My favorite SP this season.

 

[blue_idealist]

Makarova was really good, but that sucks about her skate, I was so worried it was actually going to come undone and almost fall off. Good thing she'd done all her jumps when it started to untie!