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The other spanish couple train with Zulin in RussiaRUS and UKR judges were also dumping on Smart/Diaz..
This is not the first time those 2 judges have tagteamed.
The other spanish couple train with Zulin in RussiaRUS and UKR judges were also dumping on Smart/Diaz..
So here we had judges from the following countries (the ones who put S/K 1st are in bold):Skating Scores: Latest Figure Skating Scores, Rankings & Statistics
The best darn Figure Skating scores site on the web.skatingscores.com
Wow. 3rd place for P&C from the RUS and UKR judges. RUS judge put STEPANOVA 6 points ahead of P&C. What a day.
Edit: The knives from the GPF are still out. P&C need to be careful!
And when will they come up with criteria or something to determine the team?who the hell are spain gonna send to worlds?!
No, I think there will be Gilles/Poirier on the podium.I think the world podium will be P/C S/K C/B in some order. No idea what yet because comparing scores from different competitions doesn't really help anything. I hope C/B can get at least silver though, that FD is stellar and their RD seems like its improving over the season, which is a good sign.
There's not gonna be a Gadbois sweep, even if it is in Montreal. I don't know if I can see S/K winning though. It's still P/C's to lose.
No, I think there will be Gilles/Poirier on the podium.
But they are Canadians and it's in Canada... so... I take a bet on them.I'd love G/P on the podium! I'm just not very optimistic based on how they were scored compared to the others at GPF.
The way the season has gone G & P seem to be Canada’s best chance to medal at Worlds but I think today’s result will really make things tight during that competition.But they are Canadians and it's in Canada... so... I take a bet on them.
Exactly. It was fine last year, because H/K won Nats and placed better at Euros. But this year S/D won Nats (by 5+ points). So do they value Euros more (H/K), Nats more (S/D) or the results combined (would be S/D if they added the scores)?And when will they come up with criteria or something to determine the team?
I feel sorry for both teams. I vastly prefer Sara/Kirill (mostly because of Sara and his skating skills), but also have had a soft spot for Adria for a long time.. and they usually have great entertaining programs. Both teams are very solid and interesting to watch, it's such a pity they can't have two spots at Worlds, because they certainly deserve it.
P/C are going to be in the same fix as H/D if they don’t rethink their programs, especially the FD. I find this year’s so pretentious and unmusical, and even demigods can be toppled.
P/C are in the position where for many, the idea of them losing has become more interesting and newsworthy than the idea of them winning. Once that happens to an ice dance team, they need to watch out.
Hubbell/Donohue have just been though the beginning and end of that phase much faster.
I'm just pleased that we finally have a rivalry where both teams don't train together - first time in about a decade. It's been a decade since gold vs silver has actually been politicked from different coaching groups who have no issues openly exploiting the others' weakness. Bring it on.
I think the world podium will be P/C S/K C/B in some order. No idea what yet because comparing scores from different competitions doesn't really help anything. I hope C/B can get at least silver though, that FD is stellar and their RD seems like its improving over the season, which is a good sign.
There's not gonna be a Gadbois sweep, even if it is in Montreal. I don't know if I can see S/K winning though. It's still P/C's to lose.
No, I think there will be Gilles/Poirier on the podium.
Snip fabulous, brilliant post
weak the ending I guess, but... I think the real issue is their programs shouldn't still be this tough to get through. At this point in the season, it shouldn't be so full of missteps. I hope they get that figured out before panicking.
Gabby stepping onto the 1st place of the podium + reactions
Omg. I'm presuming that was a genuine mistake due to force of habit?
Is it too much to hope that C/B finish above S/K at Worlds this year? S/K got that huge score in the free dance today when their routine is so... so... boring. C/B has such an interesting and compelling free dance, and Worlds is in Montreal, their home base, and while the judging at Europeans is very favorable for Russians, the judging at Worlds is less so. If C/B wins Nationals tonight and then wins 4CC (which is certainly feasible), I think they can challenge S/K since they have such a good free dance. And hey, P/C are looking vulnerable too.
C/B 2020 World Champions? A girl can dream...
I wouldMy dream podium would be P/C C/B G/P but I'd be shocked if S/K didn't medal. I think C/B are the best bets for the 3rd podium spot for now, especially if they win tonight and they win 4CC. H/D losing the RD last night is not a good sign for them because that's supposed to be their strength and C/B's weakness.
I hope G/P make top 5 at least, that'll keep 3 spots if Laurence and Nik are back.
My dream podium would be P/C C/B G/P but I'd be shocked if S/K didn't medal. I think C/B are the best bets for the 3rd podium spot for now, especially if they win tonight and they win 4CC. H/D losing the RD last night is not a good sign for them because that's supposed to be their strength and C/B's weakness.
I hope G/P make top 5 at least, that'll keep 3 spots if Laurence and Nik are back.
Is it too much to hope that C/B finish above S/K at Worlds this year? S/K got that huge score in the free dance today when their routine is so... so... boring. C/B has such an interesting and compelling free dance, and Worlds is in Montreal, their home base, and while the judging at Europeans is very favorable for Russians, the judging at Worlds is less so. If C/B wins Nationals tonight and then wins 4CC (which is certainly feasible), I think they can challenge S/K since they have such a good free dance. And hey, P/C are looking vulnerable too.
C/B 2020 World Champions? A girl can dream...
I am having some serious mishaps with my posts here. But wanted to say P/C, C/B and G/P or S/B would be my favourite podium at worlds. After today I can’t really see S/K not medaling at Worlds both at last years worlds and here the judges have shown that if they go clean they’ll reward them and the Russian Fed will back them all the wayI would