Russians lead Olympic team figure skating; Japan in 3rd place

That’s a pretty wild shot

Valieva is in a different class.

At 15years her performance was beyond beyond.

Some great skating all round.

I just can't imagine being able to stand on one leg and reach up behind my head and grab my foot whilst skating on the other foot; never in a million years.

Encouraging cheers for these Russian athletes would be in order now yet paradoxically, a Kremlin spokesperson is on the BBC & CNN complaining that NATO alliance counties fans are too focused on the Ukraine and taking away from the joy of watching the Olympics.

This should be Kamila Valieva’s time to shine but 70% of Russia’s forces necessary for invasion amassed on the Ukraine border are casting a dark shadow across any Olympic Gold.

- “And proceeded to leave everyone else breathless.” -

Good news Japan I hope you get a golden medal at figure skating as this is your number one conference.

Nor watching but China seems upset online- good!

“US-born figure skater Zhu Yi under attack after fall on Olympic debut for China”

But she fell flat on the ice after a failed jump in the opening combination, and missed another jump later in the program, finishing with the lowest score of the event.

Kamila is one of the bests in the world, right now. Trusova, Sherbakova and Valieva are 3 the most possible candidates for women's gold medal. Interesting part is that all 3 have the same coach - Tutberidze.

It will be something insane, if all 3 do not make any mistakes, and do their best. I think, drama is coming!

@Japantoday, for God's sake, could not you find any better photo of Valieva?

Kamila is one of the bests in the world, right now. Trusova, Sherbakova and Valieva are 3 the most possible candidates for women's gold medal. Interesting part is that all 3 have the same coach - Tutberidze.

It will be something insane, if all 3 do not make any mistakes, and do their best. I think, drama is coming!

Interesting!

Have only seen Kamila, fell early part of the program but still proceeded to blow out the competition.

can't imagine there's not just another one but two equally skilled

@Japantoday, for God's sake, could not you find any better photo of Valieva?

Probably came with the write-up, and can't just use any photo that can be found

That looks like it hurts.

Which Russian Olympian will Putin. next knock up Google Alina Kabaeva Putin

As the USA attempts to keep the momentum going and successfully continues to be disappointing.

Incredible skating performances by Japan , Russia and China.

@snowymountainhell

It is kamilas time to shine so please refrain from negativity .

Clearly you can't appreciate her accomplishments.