Ando, Takahashi lead the way at figure skating Grand Prix Final

This is 1st round, what will happen in the final round? no miracles ofcourse but these two names will disappear.

Some14some: Hard to say. I hope the Japanese can hang in there, and while I think Ando will qualify for the Olympics I think she'll flop in tonight's final and lose it to Kim. This is based on historical performances, not on preference. No surprise that Asada lost it -- that one either wins or finishes close to 10th, with hardly ever an in-between. I hope all make it to the Olympics, though -- it'll be more fun, and guarantee more events are covered in Japan.

Sorry... 'covered in the Japanese media'.

"No surprise that Asada lost it -- that one either wins or finishes close to 10th, with hardly ever an in-between."

that is simply not true. as a senior figure skater, her lowest rank is 5th during the recent cup of russia.

http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00006588.htm