Meryl Davis & Charlie White Full Free Dance Performance Wins Gold | Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

[@elizabethtran3379]

i cant help it Meryl Davis looks like a Disney princess a gorgeous talented Disney princess.

[@pamp.5590]

She reminds me of a real, live version of Megara.

[@sej35]

Charlie and Meryl are fantastic! Meryl is simply awesome to watch, I loved her on DWTS, no one will ever equal her and Maks.

[@c.danielle3444]

She reminds me of Jasmine

[@cceleste502]

I said they same thing when I first saw her too. She looks like she be a princess on broadway or at the parks. So beautiful.

[@butch10357]

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[@Godsmasterpiece1993]

I think I found a new hobby..... Watching ice skating!

[@jodij6280]

Godsmasterpiece1993 Welcome to the club! lol!

[@starsmoon0216]

Jodi J Its a great club to be in!! :))

[@claireboyle7151]

*ice dancing

[@Godsmasterpiece1993]

+Claire Boyle much nicer way to say it. Thanks!

[@nanakomatsu7425]

+Godsmasterpiece1993 Ok... Welcome (?)! XD

[@365gen]

Every time I watch this I can't help but remark how perfect they are dancing together; like a fairy tale

[@jodij6280]

365gen I totally agree! :)

[@greenlibertea5394]

Um...not to seem rude or anything... but Fairy Tail is the anime and I think you meant Fairy Tale...yea....

[@jazz8059]

+365gen This nothing like Fairy Tail...

[@jodij6280]

Jazz Cheeks To-may-to, to-mah-to.

[@jenniferhuang3396]

+Jazz Cheeks ahahahah! I'm crying 😂

[@RileyKohler]

Meryl's expression always gets me. Her face is so full of emotion and passion and gosh she's gorgeous.

[@Ifeelpretty21]

She really is. I loved her on Dancing with the Stars, my favorite winner ever!

[@jacobmartinez5461]

Vinnie Kohler looks like a Disney princess

[@dimapoc5853]

Nah

[@kuromelette7272]

Ur pro pic gives me seizure out of happiness

[@theknitwit7098]

She uses the exact same expression during every rehearsal...on ice and off!

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

Her costume is magnificent. This was so lovely to watch.

[@butch10357]

Bewilderbeastie Pikachu: I Will Think Anyone (Punch)

[@nightwing-scp4268]

yeah nice costumes

[@joanodonnell5094]

Bewilderbeastie n

[@LadyStarflower]

To me, ice skating is like walking in cursive.

[@twitchingsparrow282]

Yeah but with like- an INCREDIBLY nice calligraphy pen Then cursive with a normal pen or pencil is ballet or something And then graffiti cursive is roller skating

[@denyseeverett8026]

What a great analogy!

[@mariannesouza8326]

Star on a Staff That’s perfect - poetic, sort of. I never would’ve thought of that. 😀

[@kendralachcik]

I have been figure skating for 11 years and have never thought of it quite like that. Thank you!

[@milav4709]

for me its more like dancing in cursive, but i agree.

[@minticore1942]

The transition into the curve lift was phenomenal

[@danicamay9562]

Two years later, this free dance still gives me chills. Hands down, one of if not THE best performances on ice, PERIOD. I am so grateful to have witnessed this magic live with my own eyes in 2014. Meryl and Charlie are the epitome of two souls in sync, the personification of passion and dedication! Theirs is a bond that transcends time and space, brought forth only through perseverance and mutual love. Bravissimo!

[@dannistyle6399]

+Danica May What a beautiful way to phrase that!!! Agree 100% Meryl and Charlie are not only amazingly talented skaters but beautiful human beings as well.

[@danicamay9562]

Three months later, I'm still in love with this performance.

[@rachelmarshall2577]

I agree with you. In 3 decades of watching skating, I've never seen any program in any discipline of figure skating more beautiful than this. I'd never burst out in tears for a program before this one. As far as ice dancing goes, Bolero has absolutely nothing on this.

[@danceskatecheer5219]

i couldn't agree more with you.

[@famouswalters8740]

Danica May.

[@JoanneJaworski]

Meryl's feminine power, their speed, their skating and Charlie's strength in those flawless lifts????? OMG!!!! I can't imagine how thrilling it was to see that in person!

[@lilpony1406]

They reminded me of Hercules and Megara.

[@herzen9857]

All i see is Howl and Sophie from an alt universe

[@morganwiddison]

Right??!?!?!?!?!

[@user-gz2it1te5r]

Funny thing is, they never became a couple off the ice. He married Tanith Belbin.

[@annieleonhart6693]

​@@user-gz2it1te5ra lot of ice skaters doesn't became a couple but they play the romantical side for performing better programms

[@idek5]

how do you even come up with a choreography for something like this seems difficult

[@pottop880]

boi I know.... it's very dynamic 😍😍

[@kamilahbrown3384]

boi I'm a normal dancer so I understand how it would be done. it's not that difficult when you've done the sport your whole life and know it inside out in addition to a little talent in choreo.

[@starsmoon0216]

A little talent?? This program is magnificent in every aspect.

[@annetraut8247]

Marina Zoueva is a true gift to the sport of ice dance. She really brought the sport into the 21st century! 👏

[@coraline2213]

@@kamilahbrown3384 A little talent? Then do it yourself too lol

[@fawkespryde9183]

While I'm trying to find fault cause I wanted Canada to come home with the gold, it's hard. Every movement was flawless and I was honestly left feeling stunned by how in synch their skating was. It looked less like they were skating and more like they were soaring over the ice.

[@RichCoffey]

There was never a problem with this performance, it was the short dance where they given higher technical scores for moves that they executed incorrectly that got people mad.

[@JackAShepherd]

Fawkes Pryde I think V&M should-a won the SD but that D&W should-a won the FD + overall. V&M’s SD was one of my favorites ever. This FD of D&W’s is absolutely magnificent and, IMO, blew “The Seasons” outta the water... “The Seasons” felt derivative of their Mahler. At the height of their rivalry you really couldn’t split these two teams. Hats off to V&M for coming back and basically reinventing themselves to becoming the winningest, most versatile ice dancers of all-time. In just two seasons they gave us Prince, The Eagles, and Roxanne.

[@JackAShepherd]

RichCoffey Can’t recall any flaws in D&W’s SD but V&M’s perfect performance was criminally underscored by comparison... Just like their FDs at Worlds 2011 and 2013. The judges really preferred D&W... I could understand them being ahead by a razor’s edge but they’d win everything by a mile, which was absurd. Got the impression Marina threw all her focus into them after Vancouver, establishing them as the next Olympic champs so she’d have two Golds from two different teams/countries. Glad they left her when they returned to competition.

[@chanj1950]

If I am not mistaken both these two and Virtue/Moir are with the sames coach and choreographer

[@dimapoc5853]

@@JackAShepherd They left her before the 2014 olympics

[@tomgallowitz4464]

They are flawless, well deserved, still get chills two years later.

[@user-nz6vm3wf9n]

Chills 8 years later

[@bklyndreams9973]

This program was a work of art. I love Davis and White. They are epic!!

[@jodij6280]

bklyndreams9 9 Epic is a perfect term for their skating. Love it!

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

bklyndreams9 9 Because you obviously have no mind

[@g.Raider]

I remember watching this with my father. It was getting late that night, but I was insisting that we weren't leaving until we saw Meryl and Charlie perform. Then this happened. And then they won the gold. Although it was no surprise, it was a joyous night for America. Thank you, Meryl and Charlie. You did it.

[@janetgilbertson8572]

Oh to have seen this in person! I would have insisted on waiting too! Good for you. This performance was truly artistry on ice. I've watched it over and over and it just gets better each time.

[@g.Raider]

@@janetgilbertson8572 I didn't see this in person LOL, on TV. But no less spectacular

[@awareraine1438]

they look like they should be from a movie

[@Jelila4ever]

I know right. they look like they belong in a Disney movie

[@jinnieourada1925]

Jelila4ever music

[@eloramaxwell7020]

They look like Jamie and Claire from Outlander.

[@nightwing-scp4268]

from a ice skating movie

[@GeorgeLarryZammit]

Nyan Pixels lux

[@deadpan715]

I love how in sync they are my god

[@Lubbylove89]

I don't know that we'll ever have another team like Meryl & Charlie. Just beautiful together.

[@scoutz0rs]

I’m really missing them at these last two Olympics.

[@automnejoy5308]

@@scoutz0rs I never really cared for Papadakis and Cizeron or Virtue and Moir. I tried to like them, I really did. They seem crass to me compared to Davis and White. They never had the same level of refinement.

[@annieleonhart6693]

​@@automnejoy5308yes same, I liked V/M's skates too but never inspired me or never had goosebumps. D/W were so lovely to watch

[@dannistyle6399]

This program is a masterpiece. Meryl & Charlie do what no other ice dancers have ever done and make it their own. I have seen it so many times and its always as fresh and exciting as the first time I watched it when they won gold. Meryl & Charlie are the best ice dancers ever!!!

[@jodij6280]

I watch Meryl and Charlie's programs before bed every night and I always see something new. A hand position I never noticed before, etc. It never gets boring. I

[@starsmoon0216]

Almost up to 8,000 likes. Amazing :))

[@mariangerula4079]

I LOVE this team. Would you say that Meryl and Charlie are even better than the French team. I like them but I find M&C more exciting to watch!!

[@starsmoon0216]

Marian Gerula I love Meryl & Charlie too. Yes I think Meryl & Charlie are more versatile than Gabi & Guillaume. P/C's programs are all very similar in style and music. They're very good, but Meryl & Charlie are better and more exciting to watch in my opinion too. I really miss them, but I love to watch their videos.

[@jodij6280]

Marian Gerula I think Meryl and Charlie are better. They could skate to any piece of music and pull it off beautifully.

[@annieleonhart6693]

As a basic ice skater(?) I can say Meryl and Charlie are the best ice dancers ever. The smoothnes in their moves and their artistry is so beatiful. They really embody immense power and athletic ability

[@maidacameron4093]

This program is so beautiful and they skate it to perfection.

[@user-hw3ei5ev4z]

If you get a chance, look up Meryl Davis’ Ted talk. It is an incredible and unforgettable story. Elevates Charlie to a new level

[@boompbeep5944]

Charlie looks like Kristoff and Meryl looks like Princess Jasmine!

[@tati3861]

but white

[@breannav7167]

I have probably watched this 50+ times, but I still get the chills. They are so powerful and such a joy to watch.❤️🇺🇸

[@MsDottie09]

Came here almost every week to watch this BRILLIANT performance by two talented and strong performers. Love them!!

[@jodij6280]

+MsDottie09 I'm here every night before I go to bed. I need my D/W fix. :)

[@MsDottie09]

+Jodi J Frankly, I used to be here everyday. But now with my being super busy, I can only be here once a week. That doesn't mean that I'm not watching other favorites such as their 2013 worlds or 2011 worlds, etc.

[@jodij6280]

I stay up late and watch videos. lol!

[@MsDottie09]

+Bill Branson Hoping there are many more!!!!

[@MsDottie09]

+Jodi J I heard Meryl say in a recent interview what an expensive sport this is. I'd like to know what kind of a salary Marina gets as their coach.

[@porcusuxor]

It's just very sad that people would come and comment on a video that does not feature what they wish to see, and waste that energy on criticism or negativity. Doesn't the world already have too much of that? Can't the web be a place where we can spread positivity instead? Again, congratulations to Meryl Davis and Charlie White. Your hard work has finally paid off! Peace, everyone.

[@joycenglc]

Well-said. Unless the criticisms are constructive, reasonable, and backed with evidence, otherwise, people, please just keep that negativity or personal attacks to your own mind. The world will be better off.

[@judithcharles4709]

Joyce Ng I AGREE

[@gayathriparthasarathy9099]

Absolutely correct. Negatives be gone....

[@moxiefuriosa]

I remember watching this live with my mother. It made me fall in love with ice dancing. There is no performance more perfect.

[@dieseldog00]

Are you any relation to BGT's Alesha Dixon?

[@moxiefuriosa]

@@dieseldog00 hon I WISH. Dixon is just a very common last name where I'm from

[@arlenec3983]

The audience in that arena does not know how to appreciate perfection. That was a lukewarm response to absolute perfection.

[@ellenblue3138]

They're Russians........

[@mariangerula4079]

Still coming here to witness perfection!!!! Miss them terribly...

[@Demonrose64]

These two are so freaking perfect and graceful. And let's not forget that beautiful bond those two must share.

[@scorpioninpink]

In the 4 discipline in Figure Skating, Ice Dancing is probably the hardest to perfect as it doesn't allow jumps and lifts like that in the Pairs. It is also the one that needs to be technically and artistically perfect. I though I would never see the day the US will win in this discipline but this two prove us all wrong.

[@jodij6280]

I agree. It comes down to artistry and skating ability. Meryl and Charlie has it all.

[@denisemadriaga9017]

this is one of the most precise performances I've ever seen

[@ionelmaria1057]

Belech 😍

[@maryleone2023]

So beautiful and enchanting. They won the first Olympic Gold Ice Dance medal for the US with a platinum performance. Outstanding, they graced the ice with their presence. I am so happy I ordered the Liam Cross print of this to go with my Gordon King print of the Ice Dancers who changed Ice Dance forever: Torvill & Dean's Bolero. They set the standards for everyone else to follow as far as artistry goes. They are still ice dancing in their 60's, March 2022.

[@sandraold5951]

Move over girl! I’m also in love with Charlie. He and Meryl were a perfect pair with perfect talent. Their families were so close, and I know they were each others best friends. For a long time I had hoped they would marry each other, but I guess close friendship can get in the way sometimes. Oh well, it was fun dreaming.

[@amysill3815]

I never tire of watching this. Absolutely thrilling.

[@leonidesrivera9812]

Flawless fluid transitions combined with speed & impeccable synchronizations while never compromising the artistic/aesthetically pleasing component. This is Athleticism on a whole different level. Period. This level of skating starts in the heart. ❤️

[@mariangerula4079]

Can't stop watching Meryl and Charlie performing this awesome routine. They were flawless!!!

[@mariangerula4079]

Happy Anniversary to Meryl and Charlie for their Gold Medal win in Sochi a year ago today. What an accomplishment!!!!

[@karenrothery5696]

Awesome every viewing! Thank you for posting. 👧👏

[@MsDottie09]

January 2019 and still watching!! Still, IMHO, no one out there like them...

[@volleyballfan2]

Personally, this was Meryl and Charlie's time to win it. They absolutely dominated the season. Virtue and Moir's time was in Vancouver to win. They performed much better there and Meryl and Charlie performed much better here.

[@larahartley7607]

i have watched this video umpteen million times and what strikes me is how different it is than last years'. in notre dame charlie would really throw meryl around in the turn transitions - if that makes sense. really fling her arm and her. this dance had none of that. in phantom also, he was much more agressive. that has been toned down for this dance. i couldn't quite put my finger on it until watching again this morning. the passion and drama i rather miss. when watching their exhibition pieces i really miss the drama! their dances are almost like V&M. and a little boring. i think if i was to pay to see them dance i would be disappointed if all they did were dances to moonlight sonata or fade into you.

[@jodij6280]

Lara Hartley Do you mean the lifts? The first one and the last two were every bit as exciting as any other lift they've done. And I think their exhibition piece was to show a different side to them. That they 'could' skate without the speed. I thought it was beautiful.

[@user-bk7es2tt5c]

it was the time for Adelina Sotnikova to win, Kims time was in Vankuver. Now russian girls are much much better, techniccally and components also better! thats why corean idiots should shut up!!!

[@jodij6280]

Adelina Sotnikova won because she was better technically. Artistically? Not so much.

[@user-bk7es2tt5c]

better than yuna artistically/ quicklier and better jumps and spins/ all!!!!

[@MsDottie09]

FEBRUARY 17, 2014 - FEBRUARY 17, 2015. CONGRATS MERYL AND CHARLIE. I STILL CRY WHEN I WATCH THIS PERFORMANCE. PASS THE PUFFS!!

[@debrastevenson709]

When they replay the program in slow motion you can really see how artistic, graceful and elegant they are with each and every movement! It's just absolute perfection, impeccable expertise and magical!!!! I love watching Meryl and Charlie and miss them SO MUCH!!!!

[@caitiedidit]

They've never looked happier, and I'm thrilled for them.

[@carolynpoissant7865]

I think Davis and White are the greatest ice dancing team ever.

[@poppyonline4034]

I agree!!

[@amysill3815]

Yes.

[@sherylhawker9593]

i agree

[@QrincessQri]

The way some of these pairs make it look so effortless when so much actually goes into each performance… 🤯

[@arlenedecastro5264]

Near perfection, the best ice dancing partners ever.

[@cpWitty]

meanwhile I can't even walk on the sidewalk without falling flat on my face... sigh...

[@annnee6818]

DogOrama1513 Same. I try not to think about it too hard😆

[@starsmoon0216]

I never tire watching Meryl and Charlie. I can watch them over and over....amazing!!! Well deserved Gold!!!!

[@jodij6280]

I do watch them over and over. lol! KZbin was a great invention.

[@starsmoon0216]

Jodi J It sure was a great invention. There's a lot of interesting things on You Tube. I love to rewatch figure skating, especially Meryl and Charlie. Its a good way to relax....

[@jodij6280]

I watch them on KZbin before I go to sleep, almost every night. Sometimes I don't get to bed til 3 am. lol!

[@lulatisatisa7252]

I would love to ice dance. I was raised in Florida. I dance and sing. I enharrated being a Countess and Lady of Malta. I miss singing. I was hit by a truck. I still sing and dance in green and black. Ireland and Malta. A gift someday would be to see Ireland. The N.W. part. My father passed. He was the house of Ferguson. He ran the coal mines way before our Civil War. I dream of ice dancing. Time has passed and all there seems to be are cell phones. No eye to eye contact. What color are my eyes I asked my young relation I talked with? PRETTY, She said. I need to touch those I love. Show that on ice and a winner you shall be. Why am I writing this? For the love of the sport.

[@wSRV]

After watching this performance, all I can think or say is "woah."

[@laurafinkelstein9181]

And they usually told stories in their FDs, upon which no commentator ever mentioned. And their gala program was exquisite!

[@bbrattzzz]

I was on edge! They must have so much confidence to put their trust in each other like that

[@jodij6280]

When you're in that line of work you have to trust your partner. They've known each other a long time.

[@user-vn7sj5ig8w]

So was I. It was so much more incredible. It was awesome!

[@bellevoor]

Haha get it? On EDGE!

[@mel1321]

you mean: they must have so much TRUST to put their confidence in each other

[@sharonwilliams781]

It's amazing how fresh and wonderful this program is after having not watched it for a while. One of my favorite ice dance performances ever.

[@thulekovish8188]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Meryl and Charlie are in a class of their own. This is a performance of a lifetime.

[@AlexKashie]

Landed here from a Talent Management course... Wow! What a masterpiece!

[@lauramartha3]

Bravo to the most exciting ice-dance team in the world! I've been watching them since 2008, and it's been interesting to watch them 'mature' in the performance/sophistication aspect of their skating; undefeated internationally during the past 2 yrs (so, the 2014 Olympics is no 'fluke'); I've listened to commentators from British Eurosport, Italian TV et al., and they all raved. 2 World Championships, 5 Grand Prix Final Gold Medals, innumerable NHK, 4CC, etc. championships, 6 US Nat'l titles; their artistry kept getting better and better, as did the consistency of their skating since c. 2011. The male commentator here was one of the men who raved at their 2013 NHK performance (he used same phrases); woman who sounded bored only was on air for 2013 SA. And D/W always showed respect, never complained if they were underscored or missed out on a podium; famously, Meryl hushing audience boos for too low scores at 2009 WCs (which Brit. Euro. called 'the dance of the evening!'). A lot of people only "discovered" D/W at the Olympics, but they have done so many memorable programs (including "Polovetsian Dances", "Lennon", "Samson & Delilah" (!!), "Die Fledermaus", "Tangos", "Notre Dame de Paris", and now "Scheherezade"). I think they just matured later than V/M and kept getting better and better.

[@nicoledimartino8437]

Agreed, D&W have proven themselves many times over. I think most of the people that are protesting aren't serious fans anyway. Even those that prefer Tessa and Scott knew that Meryl and Charlie were the ones to beat based on results this year especially. I am so proud of them for doing it in Russia of all places since the audience was borderline hostile, yet they did it in convincing fashion anyway.

[@starsmoon0216]

Exactly...Everyone is entitled to their opinion on who they prefer. But I totally resent some of the people posting insinuating and worse that Meryl and Charlie did not deserve the gold medal. They absolutely deserved it and earned every single mark they received. They have evolved over the last few years and have won the major competitions hands down while always pushing the envelope to make themselves better. .. The best team are the 2014 Olympic Champions...

[@ionelmaria1057]

Lehen mein ach

[@mehtotheworld4145]

I think my favorite performance of Scheherazade will always be nationals, but the Olympic performances are absolutely thrilling. Just wonderful performances, and absolutely deserving of their gold. So happy for them, and I'm thrilled we'll at least be able to see them in shows in the future.

[@MsDottie09]

I love the Nationals performance because it was on home ground in Boston and the crowd really went nuts. They even began to applaud before the performance was over. I cry every time I view this video. What amazing athletes and I love watching both but especially Meryl who has it all - beauty, grace, athleticism, class.She looks somewhat delicate because of her statue but she is so STRONG!!!!!!!

[@keiko4043]

This was literally flawless. Watching them perform the same program in the 2013 NHK Trophy Ice Dance and the 2014 Nationals I didn't think it could've gotten any better. This performance proved me wrong.

[@NoodlesEaton]

I am so proud of this even now. Tessa and Scott were a formidable pair but Meryl and Charlie brought it all they had and won gold.

[@loisedge2157]

Followed this couple for so many years - so happy they were able to get the Gold at the 2014 Olympics. To me it was long overdue. I love them so much. I enjoy watching their programs again & again.Thank you For all you have done for Skating - you will never be forgotten. Miss seeing you perform. Wishing you both happiness in Your lives today…I know you have both married and Wish you many blessings in the many years ahead.❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@idk.what.to.write.anymore2520]

They move so harmony, they have great amazingly teamwork here! I can't even get my eyes from my phone screen.. They moves so look so gentle yet it's so dramatic! 😍 to be able to lift her while skate one thing..uuuhh so many remarkable action happened!☺️ it's shows how much effort they put on this!

[@annieleonhart6693]

For me they were the best of their time. They represent immense power and such an amazing athletic ability. And the most important thing about them is, its not just control its also letting it go. They look so comfortable with doing it and they don't have pressure doing it. That is what makes them the best team

[@claireboyle7151]

This never gets old. In fact, I think I might have the announcers’ comments almost memorized. Shows how much I watch this! :)

[@MsDottie09]

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MERYL AND CHARLIE!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU..

[@bparno]

Well done, well deserved, they are a delight to the eyes, and right now there are none better. Their medals should have been diamond studded for that great performance.

[@missreds88]

Three years later, I still watch that first lift over and over again.

[@debraharper5449]

I have probably watched this program at least a 100 times So beautiful never get tired of this couple

[@MsDottie09]

There's no one like these 2 on the world stage right now. Meryl and Charlie are 1 of a kind. I've been watching them for a long time and they are the epitome of grace, beauty, strength, power, and passion. I love Tessa and Scott but Meryl and Charlie are hands down my very favorite. We here in the USA need to keep figure skating a priority. So if you have a chance to see Meryl and Charlie and other figure skaters, go so them and support them. You won't regret it.

[@jodij6280]

I'm not a fan of V/M but I agree with everything else you said. :)

[@MsDottie09]

I hope these 2 collaborate and write a book about their skating career.

[@jodij6280]

I hope they create a DVD collection of their FDs, SDs, and exhibition programs. Sounds like a huge task but I hope they consider it.

[@pingy1030]

What an incredible and moving performance filled with purity. Meryl is a star, her movements are delicate, considerate yet strong. This was the most memorable performance for me in Sochi. I love to come back and watch it every now and again.

[@jodij6280]

pingy1030 I watch it almost every night. Can't get enough. lol!

[@larahartley7607]

Jodi J i was replying to your last message and lost it. i never know how to find old messages...anyway, totally agree with you about V&M overly touchy/feely program. AND you're right too about this being all about technique. there was this little "thing" that was missing you saw in samson and delilah and notre dame in this skate. i thought the program for notre dame was perfect. absolutely perfect. the lift, magnificent. the upside down perpendicular here just doesn't to it for me. i gotta stop watching ice dancing at 11 p.m. - i never get to bed.

[@jodij6280]

Lara Hartley This isn't my favorite program but it grew on me. Especially at 2:30 where they embrace (sort of). I actually yelled "Yes!" when I first saw it at Nationals(?). lol! I love their chemistry with S&D and Notre Dame but, like I said, this (for me) was a technical program. I'm sure they wanted to get the curved and perpendicular lifts just right. I enjoyed the entire program, just not on an emotional level. That's what S&D (my favorite) is for. :)

[@larahartley7607]

here it is 12:30 and i am still watching ballet vids. i gotta get a life. the very end where he swings her face down to the ice, i wonder how many times they missed. :-)

[@jodij6280]

I'm sure they didn't do that on ice until he was sure he wouldn't smash her face into the mat. Although, I've always wondered 'what would happen if their hands missed by just a millimeter?' lol!

[@starsmoon0216]

Its one year today that Meryl and Charlie won Olympic Gold in Sochi. What a proud moment it was!!! Congrats on a very successful post Sochi year. Please continue skating your beautiful programs.

[@archie977]

charlie&meryl just show the etymological meaning of what good is out shines everything else. good job charlie&meryl.

[@mariangerula4079]

I just don't know how they can keep that much speed up in this program. It's phenomenal!!!! I LOVE Virtue and Moir 2 but my heart was with Meryl and Charlie..

[@MsDottie09]

Every time I watch this video, I can't help but notice all those who are not applauding for this phenomenal skate and team. So different from the audience in Boston at World's in 2016.

[@danceskatecheer5219]

The Sochi audience was rude to many of the skaters. If they weren't Russian, most didn't applaud. They didn't applaud for Tessa & Scott either. But for the rest of the Sochi audience, Meryl & Charlie got a standing ovation from many people. Their performance was beyond spectacular. The American audience in Boston at the Worlds was supportive of EVERY country that skated. Just goes to show the mentality of people and especially the mentality of stupid people commenting on this page.

[@MsDottie09]

I keep coming here because this performance is not only awesome but historical for the USA as well. Let's keep the views going!!!

[@charlotte69420]

Meryl and Charlie's performance was once again breathtaking and astonishing!!!!!! It was just beautiful!!!!

[@lisas7048]

THEY ARE THE VERY BEST OF THE DANCE ON ICE! I'M ITALIAN WOMAN AND I LOVE MERYL AND CHARLI

[@tasintamron]

I don’t know how many times I’ve come back to watch this video but it’s just SO beautiful. They did no wrong.

[@janelleontiveros1266]

When I see the other ice skating performances I usually can tell that they’re trying to showcase certain moves but these two are just truly dancing

[@baileyerard666]

I'm a figure skater and I look up to them so much they're amazing! They execute everything perfectly ughhh

[@jodij6280]

+Bailey erard They're great role models and proof that practice does make perfect. :) Love them!

[@chaoticfairytale]

Beautiful, and their gold was rightly deserved, just beautiful.

[@exhaustedbun]

I find myself coming back to this often. Its like a dream.

[@BK-qp8zp]

I don't care who you are or where you're from, this kind of talent is a joy to behold!

[@ionelmaria1057]

Hipoveryebank

[@AngelGrL2223]

Meryl Davis & Charlie White were the first Americans to win an Olympic gold medal in ice dancing after 17 years of hard work.

[@bookkrworm]

I can't help thinking that this all looks so effortless and graceful, but I know that it must take an insane amount of practice time to perfect.

[@witherrose4416]

I've never seen something so graceful in my life, they really are amazing.

[@sirhymer]

Absolutely breathtaking!! The speed, the grace, the difficulty - all were amazing. I was completely awed by the expertise of these two brilliant ice dancers. I certainly hope they will continue with exhibition dancing. It would be so sad not to be able to watch them again. BRAVO!!

[@BamaGalDarlynn]

Gotta say that while watching Meryl & Charlie skate over those years, I'm a little in love with Charlie. ;)

[@ipkyiv]

This couple deserved the gold medal.

[@truthfullyours1]

I can't seem to stop watching this performance. I have watched it at least 20 times now and will watch again for another 20 times. My favorite program of Ice Dancing, ever!!!! Kudos Meryl and Charlie!!!

[@invasorasnape]

this is the best I ever see in my life.

[@CarlosCastro_]

Olympic Champions and so very well deserved. Simply....The Best!!

[@lisas7048]

GOLD MEDAL DESERVED!

[@spirulauren1128]

how she smiles though that entire thing just astonishes me. beautiful performance.

[@belhec98]

I remember watching this performance and actually tearing up because they are just so beautiful together (not relationship wise, but pair skating wise). Their final Olympic performer definitely went out with a bang!

[@harunotodoroki]

More than 3 years later still amazing to watch

[@markashley159]

ice dancing will never be the same without you Meryl and Charlie!!!I am so happy to see you skate in 2014 at SAP San Jose, Ca.Please compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics and shatter all their records!!!The Shibhutanis are doing a great job as well.

[@BSmith-xl1jx]

Everyone was waiting for them to compete again.....but.....only the tried and true follow through. Heard she went to Guatemala to build houses for the poor. That's putting your true talent to good use. Good for her.

[@kathikai2000]

Ice Dance is about athleticism and chemistry and romance. It would be weird for the Shibutanis’s to give us chemistry and romance. There have been other brother and sister teams that got as far as bronze.

[@leahimbrunone5559]

it is amazing how in sync they are!! so beautiful!!

[@mcwyman7928]

You can tell they love performing together, and that's what makes them so enchanting to watch.

[@afloatingmoose]

How about enjoy this performance and quit arguing. Regardless of what country you're from. It's art, expression. Nothing is more beautiful than that!

[@jodij6280]

I'd like to. Unfortunately, V/M fans come here saying they were "robbed" because of a "fix" and D/W "can't skate".

[@danceskatecheer5219]

Amen to that!!!!!

[@applepie238]

never ever seen a couple better than these, STUNNING.xxx.

[@denisej4813]

Try watching some of Torvill and Dean's or Bestemianova and Bukin's routines!

[@sallyschur8017]

And years later, this is still gorgeous. A perfect ending to all their years of hard work.

[@jennycastillo8659]

I'm like the only one on here who first found out about them through Dancing with the stars. Wow that ice skating routine was simply gorgeous

[@saracruz125]

jenny castillo no, you're not alone, after reading Maks' biography somehow I ended up here😂

[@jennycastillo8659]

Sara Cruz Haha I ended up here after watching all her dances and this was a suggestion lol

[@ifeelpretty5790]

I didn't know about them before DWTS but I loved them there and voted for them every week. Now I'm obsessed with ice dance, it's so beautiful.