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Source: Fox News
Summary
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, team USA, won silver in the Olympic ice dance competition after being denied gold by a controversial judge’s score. The International Skating Union defended the score, stating it is normal for there to be a range of scores given by different judges. Chock called for judges to be vetted for transparency and fairness. The skaters may consider an appeal.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Chock and Bates left it all on the ice, but the judges had other plans. The French duo’s lead was insurmountable, and the Americans were left to lament a narrow silver medal.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the controversy surrounding the judges’ scores.
Chock and Bates wouldn’t have changed a thing about their performance, but the judges had already made up their minds.
This one felt recognizable early, with the French duo’s lead growing with each passing minute.
Original observation: The judges’ scores are often as predictable as the outcome of a well-known script.
Author: Evan Null
