2026 Olys Team Event PBP Day 1 - There Is An I(AM) in Team

[MacMadame]

Wow - score technologies all kaputt.

It just came back for me. Hope it sticks.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Didn't realize the ice make was after this group.

It's unfortunate the pairs have to be split into three, but I wouldn't want one less pair about it.

 

[Sylvia]

where is she commentating? WOuld love to have her. Only Peacock or any international feeds?

Peacock is using the international/world/OBS feed (Olympic Broadcasting Services).

ETA: As soon as I typed that Peacock switched to the NBC camera showing Malinin in practice rink.

 

[genevieve]

training rink fluff. so glad I got to see Ilia skating aimlessly and doing a 1-armed cartwheel!

 

[SidelineSkater]

While we wait for resurface and group two - I'm appreciating the highlights from the RD.

Does anyone happen to know what the seat section numbers are on the judges side?

 

[Wyliefan]

Ilia's dad looks much more chipper than he did at nationals.

 

[victorskid]

Peacock is using the international/world/OBS feed (Olympic Broadcasting Services).

Other countries without broadcast rights would be streaming that feed.

 

[Finnice]

We have Laura Lepistö's story in the resurfing in the FIN tv.

 

[honey]

Malinin looks like he’s in new boots, or just got his blades sharpened or something. Stumbling around a bit. But still reeling off jumps lol

 

[Sylvia]

We have Laura Lepistö's story in the resurfing in the FIN tv.

What is her story?

 

[genevieve]

The warm-up cam is surprisingly mesmerizing, even though there's not much going on. I'd hate it as an athlete, though.

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Riku’s takeoff pose holding in the warmup room; I thought my feed was frozen.

 

[Private Citizen]

Does anyone happen to know what the seat section numbers are on the judges side?

17-25

 

[Sylvia]

Now seeing Conti/Macii warming up with Miura/Kihara in the back with Marcotte.

Then Piper & Paul in a crowded corridor.

 

[Spikefan]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

 

[Firedancer]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

He says he is. I agree they are distracting

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

Ovi is a local celebrity and legend, he’s definitely wearing them in comp.

 

[honey]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

He has boot covers for both costumes I’m pretty sure.

 

[misskarne]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Ilia's laces either. They make his feet look clunky.

 

[Sugar64]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

Are the laces from Alexander Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals?

 

[skipaway]

Are those the laces Ilia is wearing in the comp? I know they are from some hockey player but the color is distracting. And yes, the only hockey players I know are Hollander/Rozanov/Hunter.

Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

why this long pause?

 

[genevieve]

I didn't even notice the laces

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Are the laces from Alexander Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals?

Yes.

Ilia prefers hockey laces. People are only noticing it more now because the color is a bit punchier.

 

[tony]

Why the hell is Grant Show from Melrose Place fame in the 90s on my screen? At least it looks exactly like him in the stands

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I am laughing at the Snoop Dog story. I can just picture a proud mom teaching him all about her kid.

 

[genevieve]

all these crowd shots with people either looking at their phones or stuffing their faces. Back to the warm-up cam!!

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Not sure I’m all in on the red/maroon for the seats and building elements. I think the clash more than extend with the boards (which have a nice nostalgic design and colorway).

 

[Spikefan]

stuffing their faces

Why I always eat in the concourse.

 

[Elka]

We have Laura Lepistö's story in the resurfing in the FIN tv.

I switched to English in order to avoid Lepisto’s commentary.