Top video from the Winter Olympics: Savchenko and Massot record-breaking pairs skating
PyeongChang 2018 – Gold medal for the German pair in figure skating
In PyeongChang, Aljona Savchenko and Bruno Massot turned a deficit after the short program into an Olympic triumph thanks to a record free program (159.31 points), for a total of 235.90 and the’gold ahead of Sui/Han (CHN) and Duhamel/Radford (CAN). A demonstration of’flawless execution, fluid lifts and controlled emotion, to the music of’Armand Amar, "The Earth Seen from the Sky"«.
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The context: from 4th place to gold
Relegated 4th after the short program, Savchenko and Massot needed to deliver a perfect free skate to reach the podium. They then delivered a performance without major fault, combining high technical difficulty And quality of execution (GOE) to unlock 159.31 points — world record freestyle at the time — and style gold in total 235,90.
Music and narration
Their free skate program is skated on «"The Earth Seen from the Sky" by Armand Amar (Arrangements by Maxime Rodriguez). The musical progression accompanies a fluid choreography, of range of motion, twists And throws controlled, until a conclusion driven by the intensity of the soundtrack.
What made the difference
- Cleanliness : net inputs/outputs, solid receptions, elements enhanced by high GOE.
- Components (PCS) high: transitions, choreography, interpretation and link skating.
- Pressure management : transforming a post-short deficit into a performance driver.
Key figures
- Free program score (FS) : 159,31 (world record for free software in 2018)
- Combined total : 235,90
- Standings after the short : 4th
Scoreboard (final – pairs, 2018 Olympics)
| Rank | Duo (Country) | Court (SP) | Free (FS) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aljona Savchenko / Bruno Massot (GER) | 76,59 | 159,31 | 235,90 |
| 2 | Sui Wenjing / Han Cong (CHN) | 82,39 | 153,08 | 235,47 |
| 3 | Meagan Duhamel / Eric Radford (CAN) | 76,82 | 153,33 | 230,15 |
Technical & artistic analysis
Technical
- Twist lift, group 3/4 carriers, throws accurate, pirouettes synchronized, and choreographic steps well rated.
- No costly mistakes : each unique element "boosted" the technical score.
Artistic
- Musical interpretation supported by a connection skating rich.
- Connectivity of the couple, gliding speed And amplitude across the entire ice rink.
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