The gold was a very close call for those judges in pairs skating. It makes one wonder what would have happened had not the French judge initially admitted that she was pressured. The IOC had a way out disqualifying her marks, and tying the Russian and Canadian skaters. I would have given the edge to the Canadians, they skated a clean program.
I saw an interview yesterday, with I think the President of the IOC, and he said the only reason that the Canadian pair was given the Gold medal, was because of the admission of the French judge...had she not admitted to being coerced, and signed a paper to that affect, they would not have given the Gold medal to the Canadians....that is why when Russia wanted a Gold Medal for their womans figure skating champ, and the South Koreans wanted the gold for their short track skater, they were all denied
He said, that even if someone wins a Gold Medal by mistake, say like a mathmatical error, or some sort of fluke, they are powerless to change the results...
But when they have proof that judges are coerced or taking bribes, they then have the power to overturn the final decision...
BTW, you asked about favorite moments last night on another thread. I think the 'Children of the Light" has to rank right up there, along with Dorothy Hammill and Scott Hamilton's terrific performances. Then there was Charlotte Church and the young man she sang with -- and Gloria Estefan -- and...Mr. & Mrs. Tryanasaurus. Oh there was just too much. Those closing ceremonies were beautiful, but the Children of the Light were the best -- especially when they sang 'Happy Trails'. I liked the 'Child of Light' too.
And why didn't they let Donny and Marie sing more?