i wish people had this same opinion when it comes to winning a team medal
I (at least) do!
I love the team event. It was a little confusing in 2014 because it was so new, but you can’t deny the performances from the Russians weren’t top notch. Which one of us hasn’t watched Yulia’s team FS hundreds of times. That was the moment when she made the world fall in love with her.
Last time it was the Canadians vs the Russians for gold. The fight was amazing. Gabby I think was really the unsung hero of the ladies, but of course V/M were the stars. What made Team USA’s bronze so significant is that they had to fight for it. The Italians were not letting that go without a fight. I remember watching the screen with tons of calculations in my lap and biting my nails wondering if the Italians could pull ahead with a surprise conquering FD should Carolina prevale as I expected during the ladies FS. Mirai slammed the door on that possibility. Truly a magnificent competition.
I always gauge how countries would do in the team event. Right now, I don’t think anyone can challenge Russia for gold. Silver could be any combination of countries. China’s chances for a podium finish have gone up with a much stronger dance team. Team USA chances between silver and gold will all come down to the pairs. If by some miracle we can get a team that can rank as the forth highest scoring nation, we may have a shot. The ladies will be a bloodbath. So it’s really hard to say.
Look at me making predictions two years out. I need help.