Skate to Milano OWG Qualifier - Beijing CHN - Women's SP & FS

[Wyliefan]

I can't say that program was a thrill a minute, but it was a really strong skate from Loena. Good for her! Aw, happy tears!

 

[Karen-W]

Well, apart from the 2f, Loena wasn't about to let any of her jumps get away from her today. Give her some more training time to get her stamina back up and she's definitely going to be in the medal mix at her GPs.

I'm so happy for her, securing her Olympic spot! Now Nina can stop being shady in the media knowing they're BOTH going to the Olympics.

 

[Belsornia]

I’m pretty underwhelmed by Lorna’s programme, hopefully she will be able to give more to the performance once she’s got a bit more competition experience back. But I’m very glad she was able to do what she needed to here.

 

[Lizziebeth]

Go Loena! That was very business like until the end, but she did have a job to do after all! Good for her.

not liking the nude bottoms, but this is Loena after all

 

[PRlady]

Happy for both Zhang and Loena. Stood up to the pressure.

 

[peibeck]

Loena pretty conservative until the choreographic sequence. But nice to see her back on the ice and coming alive at the end of that program to the fierce diva we all love.

 

[Wyliefan]

The dress says Spartacus but the music says Ghost.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Is this more ghost the musical?

 

[Belsornia]

Wait, is the back of Gubanova’s dress supposed to be someone kissing the ghost?!

 

[peibeck]

That flip was so tilted in the air, not sure how she landed that let alone got off the combo!

 

[Wyliefan]

VOICEOVERS!

 

[beckab81]

What are these voiceovers? Gubanova doesn't need them to tell a story!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I think this could stay ahead of Loena actually.

 

[Elisheba]

I’ve definitely seen Ghost programs I dislike a lot more, but I still dislike Ghost programs.

 

[Spikefan]

This is some overwrought Cheez Whiz. The only good part of this music is the crescendo and she’s doing nothing with it.

 

[Karen-W]

I don't generally like "Ghost" programs but this music fits Gubanova's style like a glove. This is probably her best program of this Olympic cycle. That was truly wonderful.

Yeah, yeah, Ted, some of those jumps were a bit suspect, but it's hard to care when a program is so delicate and lyrical in its delivery.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I’ve definitely seen Ghost programs I dislike a lot more, but I still dislike Ghost programs.

That’s why I want to see a ghost and Mrs. Muir program

 

[Wyliefan]

Wait, is the back of Gubanova’s dress supposed to be someone kissing the ghost?!

Oh gosh, it is! I couldn't see it until the replay.

 

[peibeck]

These are some crazy GOE for these jumps and spins/steps. I despise this music, but this is one of her better programs in a few years.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

We actually need some Whoopi Goldberg voice overs as Oda Mae brown or Rita Miller

Ive watched that movie 100 times

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I mean, couldn’t you just imagine Whoopi Goldberg in the middle of this saying, “Molly, you in danger girl.”

 

[SidelineSkater]

Hmm. I'd think her TES and PCS were a bit high?

 

[beckab81]

I know she's likely to win, but I can't stand the high leg after each jumping pass. Skating skills look much weaker coming right after Gubanova and Leona.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Just too many Maria performances for me this morning, even if this one is from South America.

 

[npavel]

tes is good but pcs should be at least 10 points lower than Loena and Anastasia

 

[peibeck]

Everything you want in a robot. A few wonky jump landings and zero lack of emotion, but insane GOE. Meh.

 

[Kateri]

Ooof, good on all these women holding up to the pressure! Enjoyed Petrosian's free much more than the short.

 

[Karen-W]

Hmph. Too much GOE for some of those elements, like the choreo seq, which was just a slog over the ice. I also think some of those rotations weren't there, but we'll see what the tech panel does with their review.

I'd give Gubanova the win, but I doubt that's what will happen.

 

[Spikefan]

What is Mark smoking? A seductress?!

 

[rfisher]

She went for safe today, but I love Adeliia's FS and am so glad they kept it. She did what she was sent to do. I'm beyond thrilled for her and Gubanova. And, I don't care what FSU thinks.