2026 Olys Womens FS PBP - Missed Full of Horrors

[allezfred]

Did the BBC apologise to viewers for Alysa saying “f*cking” @miffy ? I always find it hilarious when they do it.

 

[peibeck]

Kaori showing Alyssa how to hang the stuffie in her medal.

 

[tangerine dream]

When Alysa won worlds last year in the gold dress I figured we'd never see that again because skaters are generally too superstitious to wear gold when they have a chance to win (see: Sasha Cohen's 2006 FS dress changing from gold at Nats to burgundy at the Olys). But Alysa just doubled down wearing another gold dress here when she was clearly a contender for the win. Girls got balls.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Selfishly I hope all three of these US women go to the worlds.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

LOL Kaori is trying to figure out how to hold her medal, her stuffy, and the phone for a selfie.

 

[Karen-W]

When Alysa won worlds last year in the gold dress I figured we'd never see that again because skaters are generally too superstitious to wear gold when they have a chance to win (see: Sasha Cohen's 2006 FS dress changing from gold at Nats to burgundy at the Olys). But Alysa just doubled down wearing another gold dress here when she was clearly a contender for the win. Girls got balls.

And the only woman in the final group with a gold dress or even gold accents on the dress. She really was dressed for the top of the podium tonight!

 

[Desperado]

Kaori arranging the plushies on Alysa's medal, is everything.

 

[Cachoo]

Kaori showing Alyssa how to hang the stuffie in her medal.

Kaori was, is and will always be a class act.

 

[myhoneyhoney]

I love this podium!!

 

[miffy]

Did the BBC apologise to viewers for Alysa saying “f*cking” @miffy ? I always find it hilarious when they do it.

Ahh sorry I gave up on BBC on Day 1 and have been glued to Discovery Plus ever since! The BBC coverage was shameful.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

You know, I think that would make Alysa laugh.

Most things seem to!

Did the BBC apologise to viewers for Alysa saying “f*cking” @miffy ? I always find it hilarious when they do it.

LOL NBC didn't, I don't think. They usually do when the Cyclists do it.

 

[Matryeshka]

Scoring machinations aside, I think this is the right podium in the right order. The chutzpah to wear gold and get gold is

I would not have lost sleep if Amber or Mone had been third instead. Kaori actually looks really happy. Ice dancers, what? This is the REAL Olympics. Pairs and women really were great events.

 

[Jammers]

I missed it Alysa dropped the F bomb?

 

[Aussie Willy]

Glad they give stuffies instead of flowers. Get to take them home.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

This is like Kaori and Alysa with their daughter Ami

Even though Alysa is closer in age to Ami.

 

[alj5]

While this wasn't my dream podium (though it was close), I agree with the final placements based on the skating.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Did the BBC apologise to viewers for Alysa saying “f*cking” @miffy ? I always find it hilarious when they do it.

So that doesn't just happen on Ted Lasso?

 

[alj5]

This is like Kaori and Alysa with their daughter Ami

Even though Alysa is closer in age to Ami.

I was thinking Kaori is mom, Alysa is big sis, and Ami is baby sis.

 

[Cachoo]

Did the BBC apologise to viewers for Alysa saying “f*cking” @miffy ? I always find it hilarious when they do it.

Dang, I want to hear BBC/Eurosport voices.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

My dream podium was Alysa-Kaori gold and silver and then I would have been happy with a lot of people for Bronze (although Amber would have been the happiest). I would have been almost as happy with Kaori-Alysa.

 

[Jay42]

As much as I really wanted the win for Kaori it's hard not to be happy for Alysa and just in general it's so nice to see a happy podium, especially after the drama from four years ago.

I think with a little time Kaori will be able to look back and see how amazing her accomplishments over her career have been even if these Olympics didn't 100% go the way she hoped.

 

[Simone411]

I knew after Alysa's skate that she had won gold just like she did at Worlds and her saying, "What the hell! What the hell! What the hell!" It's that McArthur's Park program! I'm so glad she decided to do that program because she totally rocks with McArthur's Park!

Way to go, Alysa! I'm so proud of Amber and she was so happy that she didn't fall at the Olympics! Kaori was spectacular, and she has true sportsmanship! And Alysa was so sweet to Ami!

Congrats to all three on the podium!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

While this wasn't my dream podium (though it was close), I agree with the final placements based on the skating.

Great, now what will we argue about for the rest of time??? Just dance????

 

[allezfred]

First time there are two Japanese women on an Olympic podium and three in the top four. Pretty incredible!

 

[Augusztus]

Pairs and women really were great events.

The highlights of these Olympics!

 

[Karen-W]

Also, congratulations to Japan for having two women on the podium for the first time!

And 13 women with 200+ scores tonight (and Loena just missing the 200 mark by .35) - that's got to be some sort of record! Also, a clear message to Russia that the women's discipline is doing just fine without them and their cheated jumps.

To think - 185+ was only good enough for 18th place! This was really a remarkably well-skated competition!

 

[Aceon6]

I was thinking Kaori is mom, Alysa is big sis, and Ami is baby sis.

Kaori is big sis, Ami is little sis, and Alysa is the wild cousin that momma worries about when she comes over at the holidays.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

OMG Riku and Ryiuchi are there and Riku is crying.

 

[peibeck]

OMG, I've lost my mind. Mistaking Ami for Mone!

 

[umronnie]

Question: I see a lot of handwringing abut Kaor's 3rd combo, but doesn't the +REP count against a combo slot, or was this rule changed and I missed it?