I cannot remember seeing Aljona skate that lyrically ever before. And how did she save that throw landing? It looked almost like a deliberate landing variation.
Wow - Incredible job by Aliona and Bruno! That was so impressive! I'm usually very critical of Bruno, but I thought that he looked great here - much improved! I really like this program. It has lots of great choreographic touches, and it was performed fabulously here. There are so many 'wow' moments.
First of all...did not see the bronze medal coming for D/R and now these two have made things very interesting for the Olympics! Best performance for these two since they've been a team. Simply fabulous!
Another brilliant program today! Well, well, I think they just won gold! I will continue to applaud their move to get rid of the throw 3A so that they don't mar this program with a mistake or fall, because I find the composition more interesting that Sui/Han's program. They have a lot of twisting movements that really bring their theme of entwining infinity to life. I think Sui/Han's interpretation is slightly better but the transitions and choreography go to S/M for me today. Thank you, pairs event!