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A. Shibutani: I think it’s another good experience for us. We want the judges to be tough because then we know what we have to work on when we get home and be ready for the World Championships. (on the altitude) I think all the skaters this week are feeling the effects of it, so it’s up to us to do as well as we can and take it as an experience. We’re used to it. Having trained here before, we know what the lung burning is about, so it’s not like I start freaking out like I’m dying or something and I know that it will pass. You don’t panic. We rely on our training and our muscle memory and we were really well prepared coming in.

M. Shibutani: It’s great preparations for Worlds. I think this is a very good experience for us and we’re looking forward to the rest of the season, especially tomorrow.