Totally agree. All 4 disciplines are open for the podium.I do believe that both KVDP and Sarah have chanses for the podium.
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The GS forum podium predictors make it seem like the Japanese are infallible in men's and women's singles. Sure Oda's 3 axel and technique on other jumps are "better" than Evan, but sometimes too much is too much; Oda repeats the same sit spin position 3X and lacks Evan's, Johnny's, and Jeff Buttle's artistry, edging, and intricate footwork. If he cries like a big baby again like he did at 05 NHK if he wins, I will want to break my TV. Winning on home ground is one thing, but bawling like you found the cure for cancer is another (I hope Tara is reading this). Well I'm just bitter today b/c I've been fighting a severe cold for weeks, and I've been assured it's nothing worse than the common cold.
New this year, the ISU has come out with a big cash prize for the top finishers in the ISU rankings. This is supposed to discourage top skaters from skipping the Grand Prix series (and from skipping worlds in an Olympic season).
It will be interesting to see if we will have fewer withdrawals from Grand Prix events this year.
He had a bad experience last year, but that was his first and only appearance at SC.
Are you kidding? As of today, there have been sixty-two withdrawals/replacements, and they just keep on coming. The ISU listings are useless, as the skater who go dutifully to the GP every year and has mediocre results will always rank higher than the skater who finished high at Worlds but because of illness or injuiry missed a GP event either this year or last year.
Does anyone REALLY think Elena Sokolova is the #2 best skater in the World?