Who could not like the Nigerian and Jamaica women's bobsled teams? Or the crazy slope-style snowboarders? Or the curling???? (Can you believe curling is a sport??) And the skeleton competitors are certifiable, but so much fun to watch.
But let's get serious and talk about what we REALLY watched (other than the hunky Norweigans.)
THE FIGURE SKATING!
Did you have a favorite event? A favorite skater?
And--this one is really loaded--what about Johnny and Tara? Love them or hate them??
On favorite skating events, I'm torn between the Men's and the Ice Dancing. Although, of course I love the Pairs and the Women's events, but I'm forcing myself to choose.
Favorite performances? I have to say I absolutely adored Adam Rippon. What a triumph for him, to skate so perfectly after being left off the team in 2014.
I can't use current photos because of copyright issues, but here's one I found of Adam in 2009.
How adorable is that? I wish he'd kept the curly hair!
I know he didn't have the technical points to win, but his skating was just exquisite. As was Mirai Nagasu's in the team event. ( Here's Mirai in 2010, so graceful.)
I loved the French Pairs couple, and I thought Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir were just breath-taking in the Ice Dancing. Oh, and the Shibutanis are so cute and talented.
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| Virtue and Moir, 2014 |
I can see a definite lean towards the older skaters in my preferences, and I will admit that I'm more impressed by artistry than spectacular jumps. That said, Nathan Chen gets the Comeback Kid award, and I can't wait to see him in four years!
Are you glad the Olympics are over? Or feeling a little sad that we have to wait four years for another Winter Games.... Here's to 2022!
