Overview
- At a Berlin media session, the vice world champions said they welcome medal expectations as motivation to take the next step.
- They plan to defend their European title in Sheffield next week, describing the event as their dress rehearsal for the Olympics.
- Their focus this week is training to skate well at the European Championships, with preparation shifting to the Games afterward.
- The Olympic pairs competition is scheduled for February 15–16 in Milan.
- Both skaters are 26 and acknowledge that expectations have increased each season, including their own.