2026 Olys Pairs SP PBP - Veni, Vidi, Wedgie

[my little pony]

it's not often you see a team with the same hair style

 

[miffy]

Cool death spiral!

The entry almost makes me sad there is no score for transitions anymore. But only almost

 

[umronnie]

This music always reminds me of Sasha Abt

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Those people are all getting to the FS though. It's the 4 that won't qualify that people are worried about being scary in the FS.

None of those teams made the Olympics, really.

Gold Zone was trying to hype "USA going for a pairs medal for the first time in over 35 years" and I'm so annoyed bc that's really not a good description of what's happening.

 

[beckab81]

Wow, the Armenians were fantastic! I remember enjoying their quirky programs pre-ban, and have been hoping that they could regain form after all the injuries. The opening twist & throw were beautiful!

 

[Finnice]

Such a great opening tonight!

 

[Sally1214]

Hi everyone
I'm excited for pairs as well. I thought the Armenian couple did quite well. Good start to the event. Best of luck to all.

 

[Kateri]

So I'm guessing these two are actually Russians representing Armenia?

Yes, but CBC just said her mum is Armenian, so at least there's not zero connection.

 

[Matryeshka]

Ahh, Deanna fluff!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I think I have an idea which three teams won’t qualify, what about you kitty cats?

 

[Karen-W]

Those people are all getting to the FS though. It's the 4 that won't qualify that people are worried about being scary in the FS.

Just 3 teams won't make it to the FS - there are only 19 teams in the SP.

 

[Coco]

Never seen them before, but WOW! Excellent synchronicity through difficult steps and spins.

 

[Hedwig]

If this is a reflection of the standard of skating we’re going to get this evening, we’re in for a good night!

do not be too excited. the first two men in the mens free war fabulous

 

[Citlali]

The "Armenia" team feels very 90's pair, in presentation and music

Pretty solid skate, not much charm though

 

[rosetintmyworld]

Very good start technically speaking of the competition, the rusmenians are well matched and have flair, speed and ice coverage

I remember this music with Elene Gedevanishvili

Thank you!!! I knew this was deep in my OES playlist but couldn't remember who! (Though I would never mean to imply Elene was all to obskure)

 

[Aceon6]

There’s a composer credited for AkoRak, but their music sounds like AI. Cleanish skate and not scary. I’ll take it.

 

[Braulio]

None of those teams made the Olympics, really.

Gold Zone was trying to hype "USA going for a pairs medal for the first time in over 35 years" and I'm so annoyed bc that's really not a good description of what's happening.

after last friday I think anything is possible

 

[Amy L]

So I'm guessing these two are actually Russians representing Armenia?

Yes. They were a solid 4th-6th place team nationally. Karina has Armenian heritage and switched countries a while ago but they were out for almost 2 full seasons with injuries.

 

[skatingguy]

Wenjing Sui/Cong Han
Coach: H. Zhao, W. Zhang, J. Guan
Music: Carmen: Habanera (arranged for Acoustic Guitar by Marcin Patrzalek)

Three-time Olympians (incl. MiCo) winning Pair Skating gold in 2022 in Beijing and Pair Skating silver in 2018 in PyeonChang. Eight World Championships participation(s) winning 2 x gold and 3 x silver. Won 6 x gold and 1 x silver at the Four Continents Championships. Grand Prix Final: 1 x gold, 1 x silver, and 2 x bronze. Junior World Championships: 4 x gold

Short Program
PB: 84.41
SB: 76.02

 

[rfisher]

Given the injuries Akopova has had this last year, that was about as good as they could do. Good for them.

 

[MacMadame]

None of those teams made the Olympics, really.

I guess that's the upside to having TES minimums.

 

[Braulio]

Thank you!!! I knew this was deep in my OES playlist but couldn't remember who! (Though I would never mean to imply Elene was all to obskure)

Also Sasha Abt skated to and I am sure many more have, but Elene G and Abt are the famous ones I remember

 

[miffy]

There’s a composer credited for AkoRak, but their music sounds like AI. Cleanish skate and not scary. I’ll take it.

That music used to be used in skating way before the AI days

 

[ilovepaydays]

So……basically if they are clean, they are likely guaranteed to make it into the free skate? I wonder if a lot of these teams that have no realistic medal shot will play it safe.

 

[Karen-W]

I think I have an idea which three teams won’t qualify, what about you kitty cats?

Same. I'll be sad for all of the teams that don't make the FS, though, since most of the teams in this field are pretty decent.

 

[peibeck]

Fedor looking amused (not in a good way) at that score

 

[Lara]

Brenda, there was indeed a young Chinese team at least worthy of being here.

 

[MacMadame]

Just 3 teams won't make it to the FS - there are only 19 teams in the SP.

ETA someone said 15 teams would make it. That doesn't divide by 4.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Oh dear.

 

[Hanna]

The Armenian throw

Do we know if the Chinese fed is going to let Sui/Han re-retire after this season?