Well, at least she has a full set now!

[Pattern99]

Bronze isn't so bad considering what a tough Worlds' it's been for her. It also proves that Sasha still can't topple her in the long - Michelle placed higher than Sasha in the freeskate. And sasha didn't skate clean - again.:angel :angel

This is great for Michelle - she will really work her tail off now. The judges didn't keep her off the podium, they were willing to reward her, and the message is that the "old lady" still has what it takes. Next year I'll bet she takes qualifying VERY seriously, and will be a veritable demon on the ice!:angel :D :eek :) :) :lol

I was expecting to see Sasha as champion - I have to say I felt a real thrill of satisfaction when I saw Shizuka's name! I don't think I could have taken Sasha's crowing or Dick and Peggy's - or the U.S. media for that matter!
:rollin :FL :lol

Michelle is still the Jewel In The Crown!

[Tinuviel]

LOL, that's just what I was thinking. A full set at worlds, maybe soon a full set at Nationals, then a full set at Olympics, right.
I didn't realize that she placed over Sasha in the long, that is interesting. Maybe I will watch after all.

[phoenixflamezzz]

And I'm hoping she gets bronze at '06 nats, completing her nationals' medal collection......then prove all the naysayers long and perform the skate of her life and win gold at the oly. completing her collection of Oly. medals.




It's nice to dream ain't it........Michelle will never get a bronze at nationals! :rollin