Ladies - Short Program

[Mrs. P]

If Ashley finishes above 13 overall, US will maintain 2 spots.

To be precise, the placements of the two girls have to be above 28. So if Alissa remains in 16th, then Ashley would have to finish in at least 12th.

Can't believe we're even talking about this...

 

[Becki]

Kanako is going for gold. She will be on the podium.

Maybe not that podium, but very close to it.

 

[Gymfan15]

Well, the only thing I can hope for is that Ashely will use tonight's combined performances of hers and Alissa's to make her good and fired up for the LP and skate lights out; she's always been a LP skater so she can make up some ground. And maybe Alissa can feel that the pressure is off and just skate well, and help Ashley out as much as she can.

 

[macy]

I can't even put into words how sorry I am for Alissa. she works so hard and this happens in competition. I hope this will at least give her some fire for the long, but after this competition I will be surprised if she continues...

 

[mateusp1]

Good Job Kanako!!

 

[Serious Business]

Murakami skates with all the refinement and subtlety of a rambunctious rhinoceros. But it is fun to watch.

 

[diane044]

It's too bad--she had such beautiful choreography and music. Except for the falls, the rest of the program was lovely.

I have no words other than poor Alissa.

 

[Violet Bliss]

Caro and Akiko still to skate
this is only the sp

I was combining Kanako and Akiko in my mind!

She has virtual tie in TES but is behind in PCS to Aleona.

Go Caro!

 

[Art&Sport]

EGods, Alissa behind Yrethe Silete, Jenna McCorkell, Amelie LaCoste -- How embarrassing. I would have preferred seeing Alissa pull herself out of Worlds competition by saying that she had an injury and could not be ready rather than imploding here on the biggest stage. Her and her coaches could have done that after the disaster at Challenge Cup. Send Agnes or Caroline Z. I would disagree with sending Gracie Gold at this stage -- why offer Gracie up to the Lion's Den at this stage. Allow Gracie to develop at her own pace fs fans. PLEASE!

 

[wonderlen3000]

mmmmm low score for Kanako

 

[snowflake]

62.67 for Kanako

Gooooo Carolina!!!

 

[blue_idealist]

Lol I missed Murakami because of a toilet issue.. but 62, and 2nd? wow.

 

[Becki]

wow...what the...I think Kanako was slightly underscored :S

 

[lilshorty]

Yay! Kanako goes into second with 62.67.

 

[kwanatic]

Kanako's program had the difficulty, the musicality, the energy...and THE CHOREOGRAPHY!!

WHAT THE F*CK ARE THESE JUDGES PLAYING AT?!?!?

Come on Carolina!! I might puke if Alena wins the SP with that mess she calls a program.

 

[museksk8r]

I can't even put into words how sorry I am for Alissa. she works so hard and this happens in competition. I hope this will at least give her some fire for the long, but after this competition I will be surprised if she continues...

So will I, and I highly doubt after this experience that she will receive any more breaks from USFSA.

 

[periperi]

Go Caro!

 

[bigsisjiejie]

Hmm, Murakami behind Leonova. Is the fix in for Alena?

 

[museksk8r]

Please skate your heart out with a personal best, Carolina!

 

[Mirunna]

Caro
doubles the 3Loop.
Too much pressure I guess