I was most excited to see the men's figure skating at the Olympics this year, and it certainly was an exciting night of great performances (Johnny Weir was robbed!) But I must apologize to the ladies for underestimating their competition. WOW! A thrilling night of unprecedented performances! History was made three times during the ladies figure skating section of this Olympics. Kim Yu-Na won the first Olympic gold medal in ladies figure skating for South Korea, AND she posted the highest score ever witnessed in the sport, with a combined score of short program / free skate of 228.56.
Her rival, Mao Asada, took the silver medal for Japan, and skated into the history books as well. She is the first woman ever to land THREE triple axles at the Olympics, one in the short program and two in the free skate. I don't think a woman has ever even landed one triple axle at the Olympics.
Our American ladies did very well, even though they didn't medal. Sixteen year old Mirai Nagasu skated an excellent routine to finish in fourth place, edging out Miki Ando from Japan. And Rachael Flatt also skated a great routine. She finished in seventh place because several of her jumps were downgraded due to boot placement when she landed.
Congratulations to all the ladies!
librarianintx
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