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Phil Rosenthal: Bradie Tennell's fall lends insight into the rise of Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir

Sometimes you can't see what truly sparkles and shines for all the sequins and rhinestones.

For those still obsessed with their hair and outfits, figure skating analysts Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's take on Bradie Tennell's short program to open NBC's prime-time Olympics broadcast Tuesday bears consideration.

Just as their sport blends precision with artistry, Lipinski and Weir were blade sharp yet feeling and expressive.

While not perfect, they made Tennell's fall - at the start of the Chicago-area U.S. champion's routine and the implicit end of her individual medal contention in the 2018

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