Joannie Rochette Womens Short Program Vancouver Olympics 2010

[kamwrites]

I find the "I'm American but I cheered for her" responses rather disturbing, to be honest. Since when can we only cheer for our own country?

[oofahman]

I just LOVE Joannie! What a beautiful skater and beautiful woman...I'm American, but boy did I root for her!!! Gotta love her!! GO JOANNIE!! LOVE YA GIRL!! :)

[filipinoICEsk8ter]

One of the strongest skaters in history.

[KEBokeh]

AWESOME....so awesome....and I wished I was there....congrats Joannie Rochette....you rock!

[ja3399]

We are all born with different looks, tendencies and talents, so I think some of us are born with more emotional strength than others. Call it "heart, guts, moxie", whatever. But our families, especially parents, teach us by example. I believe Joannie's mother must have been a very loving and strong person herself. She raised a daughter who showed the strength of love, and who pushed through her own pain to pursue a shared dream. Joannie won the bronze medal, but SHE ALSO EARNED IT.

[narniaprincess05]

As I was disgusted with at least one of the two choices for the women's figure skating olympic team, Joannie quickly became my favorite. She showed so much strength and determination during this performance.

[96horseluvr]

absolutely stunning. she had amazing courage to go out there after the tragic loss of her mother and perform in the way she did. amazing that she won the bronze!!!!!!! although i am not canadian i found myself cheering for her more then the americans. it's a beautiful program, the dress is gorgeous, and the emotion put into it is outstanding. congratulations joannie! my heart goes out to you!

[mtwalsh16]

Apart from the obvious skill, talent & artistic ability, what focus, work ethic and determination. Above all, what a wonderful tribute to her mother. Joannie is an inspiration to all in any field. Well done, congratulations.

[DoinThupidThings]

When, god forbid, my parents die I am going to try and remember the strength and courage Joannie showed that night. I love you Joannie!

[stormspinner1]

I would have so loved to have been there: that day, this American became Canadian. Grace and courage took the ice: in my eyes, she won gold. 5/5 stars.

[shaneylle]

@stormspinner1 what are u talking about?? shes native from canada, quebec. 

[fantastischfish]

@shaneylle I think stormspinner means that SHE is American but became an honary Canadian in support of Joanie for the day.

[shaneylle]

@fantastischfish so THIS american is herself....

[romankacew]

awesome!

[mlc2005]

Wow! Can you give us any insight into what the experience was like? Great performance!!!!

[shottut]

The ladies short program at these games was the best judged, I have ever seen in all the years I watched skating. Mirai and Miki both under rotated their jumps and got the scores they deserved especially Miki who I have seen skate much better and faster, she lack speed in both short and long. Mirai lost the US championship to Rachele Flatt because of her under-rotating jumps, and she did the same here, her footwork could also come up a level. Joannie definitley derserved Bronze.

[delayedricochet]

Very interesting to see a skating performance from someone's own view from their camera, whether from the past or today. However, it isn't really surprising today, and to be put online! She is the most complete skater out there, and the best in artistry and passion!

[pmonroy86]

love you, too joannie

she had guts to stake after the death of her mom!

[averageworkinggal]

Great video.

The Canadian fans in the stands were really showing the love to Joannie.

[openminded1313]

@averageworkinggal With all due courtesy and respect I disagree with you- ALL the fans in the stands were really showing the love to Joannie; not just the Canadians,

[averageworkinggal]

@openminded1313 - But, of course.

This is the most poignant Olympic moment ever.

Unforgettable.

[ginoseast123]

did u not see the korean fans sitting down? other than that i believe most everyone was standing....i believe Joannie Rochette deserved the Silver but i'm SO GLAD she got on the medal stand!

[bluproject]

what she did showed such a great amount of inner strength and perserverance...i still cry when i see this...what a competitor and to skate this good....she will go down as an olympic legend...people like joannie are what the olympics are all about...we love you joannie and may your mom RIP...keep skating so beautifully for yourself and for your mother!!

[Marchjoy1963]

@spankyelmojr What an absolutely horrid thing to say, I think you would be a little numb to if your mother died aftering flying in to see you compete. There is a word for the likes of you !

[gaggi52]

Joannies`s mom R.I.P.

Joannie, respect!!!

[aglover436]

that is so cool that you were actually there!

[debussy84]

The footage is amazing!

[trxdraxon]

Don't wanna know what those tickets cost! Joannie's story is amazing. She should be so proud of herself.

[bodnarovadana]

Made me cry

[BackYardBeaVer]

me to

[countrycrafted]

I didn't get a chance to see her performance. Thank you so much for filming it. Nice Job by the way. I t was interesting to see it form the fans point of view. :)

[ncs2000]

Respect

[ediann]

joannie rochette is a very couragious woman and her mom is beaming with pride for her beautiful and very talented daughter from the heavens and she is a source of strength for herself, her dad and her family and the world is inspired by her grace, courage, talent and beauty. she is my role model for sure.

[HEYITSCB]

she did better than mao asada...

her jumps were excellent except one but asada's jumps were poor except one..

i would give a gold medal to her if i could mark..

[Shastasong1]

Joannie's story should be the signature story of the 2010 Winter Olympics! So many people have been touched in such profoundly positive ways! Bravo!!

[Lidgeee]

She deserves a gold medal for most strong hearted athlete.

[HEYITSCB]

sorry... i missed...

[bafa79]

ANGELITO D MI CORAZON!!!

[yogibear2k3]

She is one brave lady! I salute her and hope she has an amazing and fantastic future! Keep on skating Joannie! You are the best!

[juli0108]

Good job joannie!!! I got goosebumps watching her...

[uptownxgirlx]

im soo jealous of this person filming!!! I WANT TO BE @ THE OLYMPICS!!!!

anyways, rochette looked amazing!!!

[chuhboemember6]

That's so cool that you were at the Olympics!!!

[barkingtree88]

Must've been so exciting to watch this all live.

[lflagr]

boy, that korean fan sure looks enthusiastic at the end lol

this was such a great skate

[trebleclefe]

best short program of the night in my opinion.

what's the name of the song?

[cherylannemason]

The music was "La Chuparista", a Uraguyan tango. Count me another who was mildly annoyed that the Korean fans seemed not to sense what a gutsy performance this was, although it may not be their way to be wildly congragulatory to anybody. I would suspect that everyone else was feeling pretty much as I did, that regardless of what nation they came to support, they were hoping Joannie hit the proverbial grand slam

[umenahyo]

I look up to her in so many ways!

[Mikey479]

I wish the Olympic Committee would give Joannie an extra bronze medal that could be buried with her mom. It would be a nice thing to do.

[aubreyj26]

@Mikey479 yeah i agree.

[nandap1]

She had Brazil with her!!

Amazing woman!

[oceanladyj]

A great girl and after her mum just died and to do this beautiful skating.Wish her all the luck in her future. xx

[martinagreenlee]

Thanks for posting this.

Congrats to her !!! She is an amazing woman.

[slyjokerg]

thanks for uploading this. i am a huge sports fan from the usa, 41, and this was one of the most powerful performances/moments i have ever seen. it was very interesting seeing her skate from the perspective of being in the stands. she didn't win, nor should she have been given first place, but if she didn't represent what achievement, perseverance, and excellence represent... in an impossible situation... no one can. in this case, bronze WAS gold.

[gute7990]

very well said. i was thinking of the same thing. and i could not add more to that. i am really happy for her...congratulations to all the winners!

"if you keep your dream alive, it will come true."