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That's why I said "one of". The Z/K one was also obvious.

Well, one cannot but wonder if one of Rettstatt's objectives was to do everything he could to ensure the lowest possible score for the French, so that Chock Bates would qualify in first for GPF. Arguably, before Helsinki, it should have been a breeze for FB-C to have the highest total score. So...

Thomas and Tony, I wanted to ask you something about Skate America, but haven't manage so far. During the FD, didn't Chock lose her balance during the third set of twizzles? I was thinking about this especially after Gilles's base level tonight. Also, thank you for all the clips, you are a...

As a long time (mostly) lurker in FD threads, I was a bit surprised to read this, Taz'smum, as I remember your posts about the importance of skating skills (and some laments about not being credited enough). :) Nothing against Lilah and Lewis, whom I've always liked, but for the gold medal...

Other than their own ego and stupidity, you mean?

Sorry, I missed your post.

I've just watched Alina Gorbacheva's FS at the last Russian GP. Nothing short of sensational, in my opinion. She has everything: very good jumps, skating skills, spins, presentation. Even a 4S. Skating like this, she would definitely have qualified for GPF (and won it, too), even as a first year...

I couldn't care less about the haters. Gadirova is a wonderful gymnast and all her scores are absolutely deserved. Really, really hope we'll get to see Jennifer competing again, too.

Completely agree. Just that a world where Chock has a gold medal and Hubbell doesn't is in no way better.

Yes, I meant in the RD, I forgot to add. :)

Is Green/Parsons' midline step sequence first level 3 of the season in the GPs ? I think so. Well done!

My feeling is that, unfortunately for them, Tiff and John will only go to Beijing if one of S/K or S/B don't make it. Otherwise, Russian Federation will want a younger team, to get a name for the next cycle, and Davis/Smolkin are the most probable candidates. And not particularly unworthy IMHO...

Very good articles, thank you !

I would have had Zagitova, Osmond and Miyahara on the podium, with Miyahara definitely getting the highest PCS.

Thank you so, so much, Hanca! It is very helpful.