I watched the World Figure Skating Championships Friday and Saturday.
The men's competition was incredible. The gold medal skate was phenomenal! And while the American men did not finish on the medal podium, they finished 6th, 8th and 10th. Sadly, we will only be able to send two to next year's competition. There is a rule that any country that has finishers in the top 10 must be able to add the placement of the top two and come up with a number not to exceed 13. Since 6 and 8 were our top two placements, we lost the privilege of sending three men next year.
The women's competition was also incredible. The U.S. Women did very well, finishing 2nd, 4th and 10th. Three women will get to go again next year.
The champions for men and women skated the highest-scoring skates ever recorded in their categories...and both were superb.