Sochi 2014: Coomes and Buckland sit eleventh in figure skating

February 17, 2025

Great Britain's Jenna Mccorkell performs

British ice dancers Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland were left cursing the clock after a fractional error cost them the chance to push into the top ten at the Winter Olympics.

After their figure skating bronze medal at the recent European Championship, hopes were high the pair could break into the world’s top couples in Sochi.

There was a big improvement in their short programme score from the team event earlier in the Games but once again they were docked a point for holding a lift too long.

It means they picked up a one point deduction and scored 59.33 to sit eleventh, with their nearest rivals, Germany’s Nelli Zhiganshina and Aleexander Gazsi - who they beat at the European Championships - just ahead.

The pressure is now on to get their showstopper free skate perfect for their next appearance tonight.

Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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