NYDN is going by the icenetwork rankings, so in their mind, Mao is the favorite.
But in icenetwork's own prediction poll, Yuna and Julia almost tied at 15 points, while Mao was third at around 6.
I def. agree that the ladies gold will be between Yuna and Julia- one is the defending champion and the other has great momentum in her home country. Gracie is a marketing dream, but she may slip into silver only if the others majorly screw up. I think she and Mao will battle for bronze.
But in icenetwork's own prediction poll, Yuna and Julia almost tied at 15 points, while Mao was third at around 6.
I def. agree that the ladies gold will be between Yuna and Julia- one is the defending champion and the other has great momentum in her home country. Gracie is a marketing dream, but she may slip into silver only if the others majorly screw up. I think she and Mao will battle for bronze.