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<blockquote data-quote="Quickbeam" data-source="post: 51893" data-attributes="member: 635"><p>I haven't read the many various comments posted on the previous thread, but let me sum up my position on this issue:</p><p>1) The Canadian pair should have won the gold based on their essentially flawless program, and enthusiastic performance.</p><p>2) The American pair should have snatched the bronze, since both of the pairs ahead of them made VERY obvious errors which call for significant deductions.</p><p></p><p>Now the problems with my comments:</p><p>1) Figure skating (like diving, gymnastics, and several other Olympic Sports) is subject to judging. There isn't a clock, measuring tape, finish line, or any other objective means to determine the "winners." Therefore personal bias and politics will <em>ALWAYS</em> have a place in determining the final outcome. This sucks, but that's the way it is.</p><p>2) Even judges who are voting their conscience can choose an unpopular winner based on their culture or interpretation of what the event should display in its highest form. I'm not saying that's what happened here (it isn't!!), but maybe the Eastern European judges like a more traditional ballet-style program over razzle dazzle. *shrug* It's food for thought.</p><p>3) There was grumbling that this was a move to offset the Canadian victory in the World Championships last year...which were held in Canada. Is it possible that the Russians were the better pair in that event yet came in second, only to see their loss vindicated two nights ago?</p><p></p><p>Again, I think the Canadians got hosed (to use a north of the border term <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ), but I've provided some food for thought to help ease the bitter pill we're being asked to swallow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quickbeam, post: 51893, member: 635"] I haven't read the many various comments posted on the previous thread, but let me sum up my position on this issue: 1) The Canadian pair should have won the gold based on their essentially flawless program, and enthusiastic performance. 2) The American pair should have snatched the bronze, since both of the pairs ahead of them made VERY obvious errors which call for significant deductions. Now the problems with my comments: 1) Figure skating (like diving, gymnastics, and several other Olympic Sports) is subject to judging. There isn't a clock, measuring tape, finish line, or any other objective means to determine the "winners." Therefore personal bias and politics will [i]ALWAYS[/i] have a place in determining the final outcome. This sucks, but that's the way it is. 2) Even judges who are voting their conscience can choose an unpopular winner based on their culture or interpretation of what the event should display in its highest form. I'm not saying that's what happened here (it isn't!!), but maybe the Eastern European judges like a more traditional ballet-style program over razzle dazzle. *shrug* It's food for thought. 3) There was grumbling that this was a move to offset the Canadian victory in the World Championships last year...which were held in Canada. Is it possible that the Russians were the better pair in that event yet came in second, only to see their loss vindicated two nights ago? Again, I think the Canadians got hosed (to use a north of the border term ;) ), but I've provided some food for thought to help ease the bitter pill we're being asked to swallow. [/QUOTE]
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