Rostelecom Cup 2014 - Ice Dancers' Final
Madison Chock and Evan Bates have secured themselves a first place, it seems, but Elena Ilinykh and Ruslan Zhiganshin might just get a bust of energy from the crowd and move a step. The European bronze medalists, Penny Coomes and Nicholas Bucland, are on third.
There are too many Phantom of the Opera programmes for Rebeka Kim/Kirill Minov's version to leave a mark. The lifts are not very difficult and the spins are really slow. Their score: 72.13. Overall: 118.27.
The same argument can be brought about Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker's Romeo and Juliet. The difference is that the Americans don't go for the obvious songs, which makes the theme seem fresh. The speed and lifts are better too. They get 83.47 points. Overall: 136.33.
In comparison, Alexandra Alridge/Daniel Eaton's Gone with the Wind has rarely been portrayed by skaters. However, their lifts are more hesitant and their relationship on ice is hardly reminiscent of Scarlet and Rhett. Their score: 78.99. Overall: 133.38.
Alexandra Stepanova/Ivan Bukin's routine is full of illusions, little moments where you think they're going to do something, like a lift for example, but they stop in the last moment and do something else. One of the actual lifts though is too long. They get 86.61 points. Overall: 143.51.
Victoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov are turning to their rock side for the free skate, which could be a sign that these two are taking a more aggressive approach to figure skating. Their score: 89.59. Overall: 147.55.
Penny Coomes/Nicholas Buckland have a knack for medleys. This season it's Muse's turn. Their costumes, and by that I really mean her dress, are nothing short of masterful. They get 98.47 points. Overall: 158.02.
I'm still not sure what Elena Ilinykh/Ruslan Zhiganshin's free skate is really about, but it's certainly dramatic. Perhaps a bit too dramatic for Elena, or maybe it's just that she's better at expressing pain. Their score: 96.31. Overall: 160.43.
Madison Chock/Evan Bates's American in Paris is an example of class and sophistication. They look great on ice and their lifts are some of the most challenging out there because of the numerous position changes. They get 105.42 points. Overall: 174.28.
The final standings of the last event of Rostelecom Cup are just as we thought they'd be. The Americans take first place, Ilinykh/Zhiganshin are on second and the Brits walk home with the bronze medal. Congratulations to all of them.
There are too many Phantom of the Opera programmes for Rebeka Kim/Kirill Minov's version to leave a mark. The lifts are not very difficult and the spins are really slow. Their score: 72.13. Overall: 118.27.
The same argument can be brought about Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker's Romeo and Juliet. The difference is that the Americans don't go for the obvious songs, which makes the theme seem fresh. The speed and lifts are better too. They get 83.47 points. Overall: 136.33.
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| Chock/Bates are reaching higher than ever this season Photograph: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America |
Alexandra Stepanova/Ivan Bukin's routine is full of illusions, little moments where you think they're going to do something, like a lift for example, but they stop in the last moment and do something else. One of the actual lifts though is too long. They get 86.61 points. Overall: 143.51.
Victoria Sinitsina/Nikita Katsalapov are turning to their rock side for the free skate, which could be a sign that these two are taking a more aggressive approach to figure skating. Their score: 89.59. Overall: 147.55.
Penny Coomes/Nicholas Buckland have a knack for medleys. This season it's Muse's turn. Their costumes, and by that I really mean her dress, are nothing short of masterful. They get 98.47 points. Overall: 158.02.
I'm still not sure what Elena Ilinykh/Ruslan Zhiganshin's free skate is really about, but it's certainly dramatic. Perhaps a bit too dramatic for Elena, or maybe it's just that she's better at expressing pain. Their score: 96.31. Overall: 160.43.
Madison Chock/Evan Bates's American in Paris is an example of class and sophistication. They look great on ice and their lifts are some of the most challenging out there because of the numerous position changes. They get 105.42 points. Overall: 174.28.
The final standings of the last event of Rostelecom Cup are just as we thought they'd be. The Americans take first place, Ilinykh/Zhiganshin are on second and the Brits walk home with the bronze medal. Congratulations to all of them.
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