People like to say she would’ve failed under IJS because she competed under this judging system injured. If she grew up under IJS she would still have 5 world titles. The mindset and abilities of a champion would always come through.

I think she is deceptively fast. She moves so smoothly across the ice that you don't notice it. When the music reaches its climax, she is flying into that spiral..it is very powerful and smooth. There was footage of her practice session in Portland and her speed an power across the ice is very evident.

what a glorious performance. wow :-)

@vanfanusa: I think you are in the minority here, which is okay of course. For me, the music is perfect for Michelle because it builds to an emotional climax, and nobody can work an audience's emotions to a grand finale like Kwan can.

I could image Gracie skating to this music!

GREAT.

Incredible. I preferred this to the Bolero long, which didn't really do it for me.

This was the year she put on a bit of weight, I notice but still beautiful skating and love that layback, my 2nd favorite of hers, 1st being the one where she holds her arms in the back.

@rickram1961 I have to disagree! It's not a bad SP and certainly was skated as well as any of her others but I thought the music was not right for her. Michelle was a remarably smooth, graceful, and lyrical skater and portions of that Spartacus music called for power and speed which were never Michelle's strong points!