They were second after the compulsory dance on Friday, moved into first after the original dance on Sunday, and easily stayed in first (5.83 points ahead, to be exact!) after the free dance on Monday.
I was really impressed with Scott and Tessa after their Original Dance, a Spanish Flamenco - I felt that they were one of only a few teams who were there to skate; many of the other pairs looked like they should have been at a Halloween party based on their CRAZY costumes. I normally don't like it when non-skaters refer to the skaters dresses as 'costumes', but in this case, that's exactly what they were! Other pairs seemed more interested in acting than skating.
Their Original Dance.
Watching their Free Dance on Monday brought me to tears...it was BEAUTIFUL! By the end of the program I was on my feet (in my living room), clapping (quietly, Curt was in bed) and crying. They needed 104.60 to win, so when their mark of 111.15 was announced, I was jumping up and down and trying not to scream out loud. It was pretty clear at that point that the last two pairs would be unable to catch them. And, they didn't!
The reaction to the marks.
On the podium, looking PROUD, as they should be!
With their medals.
Celebrating during their victory lap! So nice to see that Canadian flag.
Scott and Tessa winning GOLD is awesome in itself...but, making it even more special is the fact that this is the first time anyone from North America has won the Olympic Gold in Ice Dance! And, Scott and Tessa are the youngest team to ever win Olympic Gold in Ice Dance! Wow!
I hate to admit this, because it makes me jealous, but Curt has actually met Scott Moir...but, I haven't. One of Curt's good friends, Brian (one of his groomsmen in our wedding), is from Ilderton, ON...that's Scott's hometown! Brian is friends with Scott's family, and while Curt was visiting Brian, they ended up at a party that Scott was at, too. We may have to give Brian a call in a few weeks, it may be time to visit him in Ilderton ;)
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