2026 Olys Mens SP PBP - A Minion Ways to Dies (Irae)

[Wyliefan]

Actually, Tara, he does have that Olympic gold medal!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I am stressed for Ilia and Yuma.

 

[Lara]

Really tough to follow Adam, and seems that winning Euros brought more pressure than confidence to Egadze. But I do like the program (definitely more than the free).

Meanwhile Mikhail delivered!!! The PCS though…

 

[umronnie]

Between Egadze and Shaidorov I'm itching for a pair of scissors

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Aw, Carol, that's a bit harsh to call the music "noise". It was repetitive and didn't have a lot of variety in the melody, but it wasn't that dire.

Can't wait for her to comment on Smart & Dieck's FD tomorrow

 

[susieB129]

Shaidorov did the best he could do, he should be pleased.

 

[millyskate]

That first combo was very good. I feel bad but I was hoping for him.to go behind Kevin and he won't

 

[overedge]

Is that Alexei Urmanov with the grey hair and the glasses?!?

 

[Karen-W]

Well, good for Shaidorov for going clean today! There's a pack of 4 men who've scored within 1 point of each other in the 92-93. Just crazy! Slots in between Grassl and Cha. Not sure I agree with him being ahead of Cha, but alright, judges.

 

[ilovesalchows]

Cha continues to be wuzrobbed

 

[canbelto]

Here we go … so nervous

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Denis Ten smiling on Shaidorov today.

Shai-hulud-orov

 

[skatingguy]

Ilia Malinin
Coach: T. Malinina, R. Skorniakov, R. Arutiunian
Music: Dies Irae by Nattura featuring Vila; The Lost Crown by 2WEI, Josnez and Kataem

First Olympic appearance winning Team Event gold in 2026 in Milano Cortina. Four World
Championships participation(s) winning Men Single Skating gold in 2025 in Boston, Men Single Skating
gold in 2024 in Montreal, and Men Single Skating bronze in 2023 in Saitama. Grand Prix Final: 3 x gold and 1 x bronze. Junior World Championships: 1 x gold.

PB: 110.41
SB: 108.87

 

[Firedancer]

Is that Alexei Urmanov with the grey hair and the glasses?!?

Yes

 

[floridaice]

Is that Alexei Urmanov with the grey hair and the glasses?!?

Yes

 

[overedge]

Ilia's costume is so amateurish-looking.

 

[my little pony]

every time I say, THAT'S URMANOV?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I expected second, but I can't really care between him and Grassl.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Oh, that's a costume on Malinin.

I think his mom skating wearing it circa 1999

 

[ilovesalchows]

Is that Alexei Urmanov with the grey hair and the glasses?!?

As long as he isn't wearing those white tights from 1994 I am ok

 

[skipaway]

Yes

 

[Sally1214]

Hmmmm .... think I would have had Mikhail ahead of Daniel. Oh well .....

 

[JoannaLouise]

I had to laugh at the expression in Brenda's voice when she said "...and the judges still have... Daniel Grassl? in second place??"

 

[Braulio]

Grassl fourth after the SP, at least

 

[MsZem]

That shot of Ilia's opening choreo weirdly reminiscent of Noa Kirel's Unicorn at Eurovision.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I had to laugh at the expression in Brenda's voice when she said "...and the judges still have... Daniel Grassl? in second place??"

That describes my feelings exactly.

I wonder if Johnny has discovered you can't do a solo 4A in the men's SP yet.

 

[Wyliefan]

Whew!

 

[miffy]

Grassl fourth after the SP, at least

It's an insult with his bent at the waist jumps. Clearly a gift for the home crowd.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Rofl, this is what happens when you let skaters pick their own music

He's incredible. I'd have it comfortably behind Adam

 

[Karen-W]

Ilia mah boy came to play today!!!!!!!!!!!!