2026 Olys Mens FS PBP - Habemus Pop-am

[Skaterbob]

Grassl shouldn't even be in the top 10.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

This costume reveal is just sad.

No impact.

 

[allezfred]

The Vatican is in Italy. That explains it for me.

The Vatican is in Vatican City which is its own country.

 

[Citlali]

Black smoke

 

[PRlady]

Ok those jumps and the jerky transitions are even worse in person. But at least the program had a concept and he tried to perform it. Still hoping he doesn’t medal.

 

[my little pony]

I think conclave would have to be mandatory viewing for that reveal to hit right

 

[Kaz7714]

No, just no. Whoever thought this program was a good idea. And after Shaidorov's beautiful jumps, his technique looks even worse.
Spins are cool.

 

[ilovesalchows]

Oh man I thought Grassl was going to do it for a minute. But there is something about his jumps, even the 2As need to be reviewed.

 

[skatfan]

The Vatican is in Vatican City which is its own country.

And surrounded by Italy

 

[Matryeshka]

It would take even more than a French judge for that to overtake Shaidorov.

 

[peibeck]

How did that 4 loop not get a review call? How are these ugly jumps getting positive GOE??? He's so hunched over today. Ugly skating in general. Sorry, padre.

 

[marbri]

As both a Catholic and someone who saw the music what exactly was Grassl doing here? Is he saying he is the new Pope when he rips open his top?
And Christ on a bike he is the ugliest skater in the top ten.

 

[grimey]

Godawful program

 

[Perky Shae Lynn]

At least Shaidorov has a certain.... charm?

 

[MacMadame]

The Vatican is in Vatican City which is its own country.

Meh. I knew someone would say that. It's basically in Italy. It's not like it's it's own country in South America or something.

 

[delayedaxel]

The problem with this program is that you don't understand it if you haven't heard or read about it before. It is not self-explanatory.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

No white for the Pope

 

[canbelto]

Daniel sure has fugly jump technique.

 

[Sally1214]

"Youngest pope ever!" declares Kurt. Kurt's on fire today.

 

[JoannaLouise]

The striptease felt a little anemic today, like he was just getting a little warm and was debating whether or not to unzip his jacket.

 

[Lizziebeth]

I always feel like that costume change could be delivered in a way that is musically relevant, and yet, it is not.

I was watching intently for it and I my mind always wanders and I miss it

 

[beckab81]

Already lost 5 points on tech, this should rightfully go below Cha

 

[tangerine dream]

That should go behind Torgashev.

 

[Spikefan]

Hopefully behind Cha and then I am in the clear as I will be happy with any of these medalists.

 

[allezfred]

And Christ on a bike he is the ugliest skater in the top ten.

Jesus Mary and Joseph, he is.

 

[Karen-W]

TES dropped about 4.5 points on review from what I'm seeing. And he drops like a rock - behind Gumennik.

 

[skatingguy]

Daniel Grassl
Coach: E. de Bernardis
Music: Conclave (soundtrack) by Volker Bertelmann

4Lzq - tight landing
4Lo
4S
3Aq+3T - fighting for the landings
Choreo Sequence
3A+2A+2A+SEQ
3Lz - big stumble out
Change Foot Sit Spin 3
Step Sequence 2
3Lo+2T
Flying Change Foot Combo Spin 3 (3V after review)
Change Foot Combo Spin 3

A couple too many mistakes to take the lead, and that's before reviews on the rotations on some of the jumps. In addition, issues with all the non-jump elements not getting level 4, and the performance clearly showing the concentration on the technical elements.

SP: 93.46 = 4th Place
FS: 170.25 = 7th Place
Total: 263.71 = 6th Place

 

[NinjaTurtles]

I think conclave would have to be mandatory viewing for that reveal to hit right

He needed to add the vape moment to really tell the story effectively

 

[ilovesalchows]

The Vatican is in Vatican City which is its own country.

Vatican Total Landscaping is in Italy

 

[Lizziebeth]

His jumps really are fugly, he has weird takeoffs and looks up at the ceiling when rotating. I can't unsee it.