"Certainly I prefer gold, but I'm happy with any medal actually, since it is my last Olympics," said the Russian. "I am satisfied with my performance today."
In fact, the 30-year-old really showed some of her talent in the final. As she collected 398.60 points, which was only about 16 points less than Guo, who poised 415.35. Wu Minxia came the third in 389.85.
Pakhalina, "I really happy about the result, although I know I was very close to the first place."
Taking part in three Olympic Games with no gold, Pakhalina admitted that it really bothers her. "Obviously I'm upset about that, but what can I do?"
"I think Guo is not unbeatable," said Pakhalina. "Competing at home gives her a lot of help."
In fact, the 30-year-old really showed some of her talent in the final. As she collected 398.60 points, which was only about 16 points less than Guo, who poised 415.35. Wu Minxia came the third in 389.85.
Pakhalina, "I really happy about the result, although I know I was very close to the first place."
Taking part in three Olympic Games with no gold, Pakhalina admitted that it really bothers her. "Obviously I'm upset about that, but what can I do?"
"I think Guo is not unbeatable," said Pakhalina. "Competing at home gives her a lot of help."
