Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Worlds Day 2: Prelims Results

The preliminary rounds wrapped up in Moscow today with France's Mae Berenice Miete leading the ladies qualifying. 26 Ladies competed, with only the top 12 joining the 18 direct entries in the short programme.

Notably low scores came from Estonia's Elena Glebova, who usually manages to put out pleasant programmes but is rarely spectacular. Also Korea's Min-Jeong Kwak just failed to make the cut. While I never expected her to challenge for a medal it's a shame to see her place so low. She seemed to bloom under the brief tutelage of Brian Orser but seems to have taken a step backwards with the return to Korea. Not for me to say though I guess.


In the ice dance, Canadians Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje took an easy lead. I was happy also to see Brits Louise Waldon & Owen Edwards (pictured above) making the cut. They stepped up at the last minute to fill big 'shoes' after the retirement of the Kerrs.


Competition proper begins tomorrow with the Men's and Pairs SP. Full Results Here.

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