Yuko Kavaguti & Alexander Smirnov - ret. after 2016/17

[Sugarpova]

A W E S O M E! breathtaking! Dont ever retire K/S!! I forbid you!
& why the vid cuts before the K&C! boo I wanted to see it

 

[solani]

This SP is truly lovely. Her dress, his red bow tie, the music selection and interpretation is all fitting and very sweet. They're really going for the extremes this season in terms of how they portray a partnership: Manfred Symphony and this sweet Streisand/Adams duet. And it was very well skated, so don't count them out just yet.

 

[Sugarpova]

some Pics from the Sp in this gallery
http://vk.com/minsportrm?z=photo-35799477_384672765/album-35799477_222188109

sweet pic from the draw ceremony
http://cs629514.vk.me/v629514693/1c835/6sALcyJe1aI.jpg
Laughing Yuko is nice to see!

 

[slider11]

I am really glad to see Yuko and Alexander in good form for this season. I'm not sure I would place them with Barbra Streisand music but it might work -show a softer side. The Manfred Symphony is right up their alley. When they are on they really pair perfectly with the strength and emotion of the music. Looking forward to seeing them in China and Moscow.

 

[adelia]

CoC SP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSaPJaoYvms
I really like this program for them, Yuko looks fabulous.

 

[tulosai]

Well done to them!! It was a beautiful program and they should be very happy!

 

[LRK]

Great skate! Good luck tomorrow!

 

[Sugarpova]

not a big gap from S/H!!
now I'll be praying their throws work out!

 

[adelia]

Interview on fsrussia. Yuko is smiling in the picture btw.

"Yuko Kawaguchi - Alexander Smirnov: "We will try to do everything in free program"

"Our feeling with Yuko little match - said Alexander Smirnov. - It seems that we have started well here. And I think we went in Saransk confident and stronger. But again, this is explained by the fact that the Grand Prix - this is our first major event of the season. Still in Saransk was a tournament series "Challenger". But the main skating tomorrow. "

"The flight here had no effect on our readiness and condition, all things being equal", - added Yuko.

"For this tournament we were preparing calmly and confidently under the guidance of our coach Tamara Moskvina. We tried to correct all the flaws that allowed in the competition this season. While coping with the task ", - said partner.

Asked whether the athletes in any program to perform two quadruple release, Alexander said: "We will try. The application of these elements are written. I really wanted to happen all planned. "

"If these elements are in the program, they have to do. So it will not hold your hand "- summed up Yuko Kawaguchi."

http://fsrussia.ru/news/1390-yuko-k...atsya-sdelat-vse-v-proizvolnoj-programme.html

 

[adelia]

Gold! It's a masterpiece and she almost landed the second throw!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdzRVniJc3Q

 

[tulosai]

Very well done today!! Congrats on the victory!:gclap:

 

[adelia]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5oa2icb_Hs
Medal ceremony

 

[daphenaxa]

:hap85::gclap:

 

[tulosai]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5oa2icb_Hs
Medal ceremony

Thanks! They look so happy :yay:

 

[Sugarpova]

:hap57::hap85:
woooooooooooooooo cant believe they did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Violet Bliss]

Congratulations, Yuko and Sasha!

Grace and sophistication of mature artists.

Technical prowess and the energy of youths.

Courage and tenacity of champions.

 

[Meoima]

I love their performance today. :luv17: congrats. They won on an enemy ice. What a victory! :agree2:

 

[dorispulaski]

I am so thrilled for them!!

:luv17:

:hap93:

 

[borzaya]

THEY DID IT! So happy for them!!

 

[Sugarpova]

hahaha I won't call it enemy ice but sure the chinese pairs I always expect on top & it seems like some ppl find ait hard to compete in China b/c of jetlag