That was the first time I've really seen Polina. I was busy at Canadian nationals the same weekend as US nationals, so I didn't watch the performance that earned her a spot on the Olympic team. I'd like to see a little more expression from her, but the jumps are pretty good.
Edmunds scores 122.21 for a total score of 183.25. She is currently in 3rd place.
Weinzierl of GER up next.
And the Rossiya chants have begun already with the first glimpse of Lipnitskaya and Sotnikova as they prepare to come out for warmup.
Weinzierl finishes with a score of 147.36. She is currently in 12th place.
Interesting costume note, at least for me... After a few years in which it seemed every girl was going sleeveless, there are four in this group who all have long sleeves.
Lipnitskaya will be up first in this flight, followed by Kostner.
This is a crazy warmup group just watching them all reel off the triple jumps.
Chants of "Yulia" erupt from the crowd as she takes the ice.
beautiful triple lutz triple toe to start things off
followed by a double axel, triple toe, double toe.
This crowd is feeling every moment with her, including the fall
Yulia not happy with her program, but the crowd is showing her lots of love. All the flower retrievers on the ice.
Yulia takes the lead with a Free skate score of 135.54, and a total score of 200.57.
And now Carolina Kostner has to deal with the buzz that is still in the arena.
beautiful triple lutz to start things off.
The Italians next to us on press row are reacting vocally to every jump landed!
Few women have the power and maturity to be able to skate to a piece as big as Bolero. Carolina is one of those women who can. I love the way she accentuates the notes.
142.61 a new SB! 216.73 is her final score. She takes over the top spot.
Strong start for Sotnikova.
This crowd is waiting to explode!
The crowd is on its feet!
What a moment for her! After all the attention had been on Lipnitskaya following the team event, Sotnikova laid it down in both of her programs in the individual event.
The crowd is creating a drumroll for the score by stomping their feet!
149.95 in the free skate for Sotnikova, she takes over the top spot with a score of 224.59.
Gracie Gold is in the same position that Mao Asada was in last night... having to skate in a building that is buzzing.
Strong start for Gracie! Triple lutz - triple toe combo, double axel-double toe combo and a triple loop.
recovers with a nice triple lutz
136.90 for Gold in the free skate. Giving her a total combined score of 205.53. She is currently in 3rd place.
Let's see if Ashley's decision to go back to Samson and Delilah pays off.
Well she certainly justified the decision to name her to the Olympic team after a disastrous nationals.
Ashley seems to be agonizing over the long wait for her marks.
127.99 in the free skate for Wagner, giving here a total score 193.20. She is currently in 6th.
Reigning Olympic and World Champion Yuna Kim takes the ice. She has said that this will be her last skate.
Beautiful triple lutz - triple toe to start
followed by a triple flip.
Love some of the choreographic moments in this program.
Amazing performance by Yuna! Not a foot wrong!
That was awesome! Adios Nonino can sometimes get annoying, but not tonight, Stunning!
144.19 for Yuna for her free skate. She finishes in 2nd
Sotnikova wins, this crowd is on it's feet.
The non-Russian contingent on press row here can't believe what just happened.
Unofficial Results
Gold - Sotnikova (RUS)
Silver - Kim (KOR)
Bronze - Kostner (ITA)
Amidst the debate that will go on about gold and silver, big cheers to Carolina Kostner for finally getting that Olympic medal.
With the conclusion of the Womens free skate the skating competition at these Olympics comes to a close. Thanks for joining our discussion!
That was the first time I've really seen Polina. I was busy at Canadian nationals the same weekend as US nationals, so I didn't watch the performance that earned her a spot on the Olympic team. I'd like to see a little more expression from her, but the jumps are pretty good.
Edmunds scores 122.21 for a total score of 183.25. She is currently in 3rd place.
Lipinit has changed her hair for this program all season but it's always so simple and fitting to the program.
Interesting to see how much excitement a home crowd can add to a performance!by Joannie Rochette via twitter 2/20/2014 6:36:12 PM
by Olympics via twitter 2/20/2014 6:38:03 PM
.@Yunaaaa Brilliant skating! Holding the pressure off & doing it! No matter what she is a true Champion! @YahooSports @CBCOlympics #FSby Elvis Stojko via twitter 2/20/2014 6:57:31 PM
Sorry......but Yuna Kim deserved gold.....Adelina skated very, very well, but the Program Component marks were simply overscored.
