2026 Olys Womens SP PBP - Cheated Rivalry

[Messalina]

She pulled this costume out of Tanja Szewczenko's laundry.

I had to think of Krisztina Czako!

I'm loving these '90s deep cuts. I wanted to invoke Vanessa Gusmeroli earlier but it didn't seem fair to Lorine to hold her to that truly voidy standard.

 

[Spikefan]

Wtf are those PCS? She should be way ahead of Petrosian on every component.

Not enough leg kicks.

 

[Cachoo]

Sofia is a sweetheart. Gosh I like Ilia---nice break.

 

[kemc]

I’m on venue feed and wouldn’t hear a Canadian anyway!

That probably came out wrong.
Meant that it was interesting you both thought that.

 

[Aussie Willy]

I like Sofia … great skate! Will have to forgive the dress, maybe a nod to a culture I know little about?

There are little skating girls everywhere who will watch that and say to mummy "I want a dress like that".

 

[Sylvia]

Ilia spoke very well, I thought.

Amber's Starbucks ad is fun! She went to Innsbruck, Austria right after Finlandia Trophy to film it.

 

[beepbeep]

They are pushing Petrosian to be in the last group for the FS, right?

 

[Spikefan]

They are pushing Petrosian to be in the last group for the FS, right?

Terrified of the bot invasion.

 

[Hindernisse]

I would have had Samodelkina in the lead… Loved her genuine presentation as opposed to a “taught” one from Petrosian.

am I.
the spin calls seem harsh to me, especially on the second spin.

and her PCS below Petrosian is ludicrous. I am already again so over Russian Eteri bonus overscoring - it was a wonderful 4 years without them

I suggest you bring these grievances to where it belongs, i.e. to the judges who put out those scores. A skater is just doing her job.

 

[Icetalavista]

I am so looking forward to seeing Samodelkina rise as her skating career continues. Love her energy, loved the choreography, her jumps are gorgeous, and good coaching can increase the spin/footwork levels. and I LOVE a power skater!

 

[Skaterbob]

Not enough leg kicks.

 

[Aussie Willy]

If the judges aren't careful, I'm going to sic Borat on them and the cultural learnings will indeed make benefit for the glorious nation of Kazhakstan.

Best freakin comment of any of these Olympic threads.

 

[Wyliefan]

Glad to see Alysa backstage. With all the stories of her perpetual lateness, I was a bit nervous.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

They're showing Alyssa warming up and she's wearing her practice skort, which she wore a lot to practice at SA. I'm a big fan of the practice skort. It's adorable.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Raf was Not Amused.

ANL is not tickled pink either.

 

[Private Citizen]

They are pushing Petrosian to be in the last group for the FS, right?

I'd like to think they're just marking high (but may well be deluding myself). The three Americans and three Japanese should all beat her if clean, as should Hendrickx. Petrokina, Guttman, and even Gubanova have a chance, too. They'd need SB scores, but could get there with Olympic PCS.

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

Katarina being interviewed in the arena by Ben & Valentina!!

 

[Messalina]

I thought Ilia came across as classy and mature, and grateful for all the people who have reached out with support after the singles event.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Ilia spoke very well, I thought.

Amber's Starbucks ad is fun! She went to Innsbruck, Austria right after Finlandia Trophy to film it.

I stopped in that city 20 years ago. I absolutely loved it.

 

[Skaterbob]

They are pushing Petrosian to be in the last group for the FS, right?

I don't think so, we about to see some high scores if skaters are clean. Like all 12 of skaters could all place above her.

 

[tangerine dream]

Glad to see Alysa backstage. With all the stories of her perpetual lateness, I was a bit nervous.

Even chill Alysa wouldn't pull a Johnny Weir!

 

[Icetalavista]

Random comment - like Liu's punk rockish warmup outfit - black shirt & miniskirt, ripped black tights while foam rolling!

 

[beepbeep]

I'd like to think they're just marking high (but may well be deluding myself). The three Americans and three Japanese should all beat her if clean, as should Hendrickx. Petrokina, Guttman, and even Gubanova have a chance, too. They'd need SB scores, but could get there with Olympic PCS.

From your mouth to the Skate Gods’ ears.
Because this can’t be.

 

[allezfred]

Samodelkina lower PCS than scratchy Petrosian.

Haein Lee more or less the same PCS as scratchy Petrosian.

We are all being gaslit.

 

[Bunny Hop]

Tuned in in time for backstage shots of Alysa and Amber warming up, realising they are on screen and finding the camera. They seem relaxed. Hope they are and hope they both stay that way.

 

[my little pony]

ok judges time to get serious, I have formally adopted at least 2 skaters in the next group

 

[Aussie Willy]

This is a good group. Hope they all skate well. Will anyone end up in 5th?

 

[tony]

Hendrickx only started jumping again last week after some ankle injury thing, so I wouldn't expect too much.

 

[Aceon6]

C’mon, Ami deserved a new dress.

 

[tangerine dream]

I can't believe Ami Nakai is the only skater doing a La Strada program in Milan.