Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan delivered an almost perfect routine in Milan, advancing to the Olympic ice dancing final. The pair ended with a kiss that sent the audience into ecstasy. "We got the maximum out," says Milla Ruud Reitan.
In the Milano Ice Skating Arena, a mix of Ricky Martin's "Living La Vida Loca" and "La Copa de la Vida" played as the Swedish ice dance pair Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan began their routine. The skate was almost perfect, ending with a kiss that thrilled the audience. This secured their qualification for the Olympic ice dancing final, a historic debut in multiple senses.
The pair is bubbling with joy after the performance. "We got the maximum out," comments Milla Ruud Reitan. Nikolaj Majorov expresses shock: "The last time we were this shocked was when you became a citizen." Reports' titles also mention they "got really good pay" and that the final spot feels "like a medal" to them.
This marks a double historic Olympic debut for the pair, who now advance to the final. The performance highlighted their potential in the discipline, with a routine that strongly engaged the crowd.
