Thread by @rockerskating

This thread: rhythm dance press conference at #WorldFigure - small medals are delayed because Piper Gilles has not arrived yet

Chock/Bates: It was an incredible energy in the arena today - looking around the arena and seeing the thousands of fans, it was really magical. They propelled us in our program and gave us so much energy - it was incredibly fun #WorldFigure

Guignard/Fabbri: It was the same feeling for us - it was a great crowd, great atmosphere. Skating was really easy for us tonight. We worked a lot on both programs, and we were very happy we performed the way we wanted to #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: The crowd just made performing today just so special and so fun. We just really enjoyed the energy in the rink - for not competing for 3mos, it was great to be back on competitive ice. We were very happy with how it went today #WorldFigure

Chock/Bates: There was one moment when we stopped to do our choreo step, and to see them upclose when we were performing was really special and a moment I will never forget #WorldFigure

Guignard/Fabbri: Madi just stole my answer! If you get really close to the crowd, it's amazing how they react and cheer for you. We also had the same moment at the beginning of the choreo step - I even remember the faces of the two women I saw there #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: We don't really remember anything specific, but it was great to see our name on one of the signs from one of our fans - seeing her after not having seen her for so many years was really special #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: We don't look at it as a disadvantage; while we haven't competed in a while, we've also had time to get rest and regather our energy for the competition. We look at everything as an opportunity - we felt really prepared for this event #WorldFigure

Chock/Bates: Having a big training group and the strong support system is integral to longevity and success and everyday happiness. We thrive when we train with our competitors and friends - it makes the day-to-day so much more fun #WorldFigure

Guignard/Fabbri: Sharing your everyday practice with people makes it easier. When we started skating together, we were alone - one of the first couples that Barbara had. There were more teams who started training with us, and it got easier and. you're not alone #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: We've been very lucky to have trained with teams our entire career; it's really important to have athletes around you to support you no matter what. Most of the time, we are the oldest ones; it's really motivating to see them push themselves #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: It's really important to have people around you, because on your bad days, they make it better #WorldFigure

Chock/Bates: Based on the atmosphere in the building, you see a love of figure skating - there's no better place than Japan to experience that. #WorldFigure

Chock/Bates: Figure skating in a great state right now - it's competitive in all disciplines. The programs that have been skated - it's rewarding for the athletes and for the audience #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: Evan really captured all of our sentiments. It's so special to perform in a place that appreciates skating so much - everyone felt that today #WorldFigure

Chock/Bates [re: pattern step]: Well done to Charlene and Marco for their PSt4. There's experimentation of rules in ice dance, and we have to stick around and wait for the meeting to hear about what experiments they do next season! #WorldFigure

Guignard/Fabbri [re: pattern step]: It's not a particularly difficult element, but it's hard to put it into the program and part of the choreography - no matter what the element. It's always the trickiest part #WorldFigure

Gilles/Poirier: The PSt isn't necessarily a new element, but it's existed in different iterations over the year. The structure of it this year allows more time for skating that reflects the character of the dance. They are always challenging because of precision #WorldFigure