Although Sara Hughes skated brilliantly, I thought Sasha Cohen skated the most artistically of all last night. Yes, she fell on one jump (early) but she was the most balletic of all the final skaters (IMO). I think the announcers gave her short shrift, and I was honestly hoping for a USA sweep.
That said, Sara Hughes was awesome last night, but she needs to develop a bit more grace and fine muscle control. There were a couple of spin moves last night where she did not lift her trailing leg high enough or keep it elevated long enough. If she remains serious about skating (she's 16 and may want to have a real life), she could be a threat for gold both at Turin in 2006 and wherever the 2010 Winter Games are held. OT, aren't these some of the most enjoyable Winter Olympics in a long time? I'm enjoying the whole thing, esp. the men's hockey tournament. And aren't the Italians going to have fun hosting this in 4 years? Tom Beck "I always knew I'd see the first man on the Moon. I didn't realize I'd also see the last." - Jerry Pournelle
