News & fluff via social media (figure skating focus)

[YukiNieve]

Sarah Brightman's account Xtweeted about Kaori who skated to her song, Time to Say Goodbye.

https://x.com/SarahBrightman/status/2024622840650039768

Warmest congratulations to Kaori Sakamoto on an extraordinary Olympic achievement!Throughout this season, it has been a true honour to see her interpret Time to Say Goodbye in her short programme - a deeply fitting and meaningful choice in what marks her final Olympic season. With heartfelt congratulations to Kaori, and to the many supporters in Japan who have followed her journey with such pride.

 

[millyskate]

The Skating Session by Tony Wheeler on Instagram: "2026 Olympics exhibition order of skate"

2,276 likes, 24 comments - theskatingsession on February 20, 2026: "2026 Olympics exhibition order of skate".

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Order of skate for those interested

No Shaidorov?

 

[dancefan17]

No Shaidorov?

See second page - he is on there

 

[allezfred]

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This is the sort of well-meaning, yet problematic thing my mother would say. Dying.

 

[terisa]

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This is the sort of well-meaning, yet problematic thing my mother would say. Dying.

"Someone take Nana's phone away and give her another glass of sherry."

 

[allezfred]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2025162079141802221

 

[eusebius]

Not sure if it is ok to link TikTok in here but Tim Dieck's account is so funny. I didn't realize he and Sara Conti were a couple but they are hilarious together!

 

[Sylvia]

Not sure if it is ok to link TikTok in here but Tim Dieck's account is so funny. I didn't realize he and Sara Conti were a couple but they are hilarious together!

Quite a few TikToks already have been linked in this thread. Here's Tim Dieck's TikTok page: https://www.tiktok.com/@timdieck
His Insta video:

Tim Dieck on Instagram: "Today will be the day! It’s time to fight, believe and show the world what you can do. I believe in you so much ❤️ @saraconti_00 Vamos amore!"

16K likes, 13 comments - tim.dieck on February 16, 2026: "Today will be the day! It’s time to fight, believe and show the world what you can do. I believe in you so much ❤️ @saraconti_00 Vamos amore!".

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It's been challenging to keep up with the sheer/increased volume of social media content (Instagram posts/stories tweets for me) during this Olympics - will sift through as much as I can in the days ahead and post more links here.

 

[OrioleBeagle]

5.2M views · 19K reactions | Olympic Figure Skater switch skates with Olympic speed skater 😂 #olympics #olympic #figureskating #speedskating #sports | Ian Gunther

Olympic Figure Skater switch skates with Olympic speed skater 😂 #olympics #olympic #figureskating #speedskating #sports

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Danny O'Shea switched figure skates for speed skates. The speedskater is Conor McDermott-Mostowy of the US.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Nice piece from CBC Arts: At this Olympics, figure skating was the best drama on TV Lifelong figure skating enthusiasts Peter Knegt and Anne T. Donahue on the wild ride of the past two weeks.

 

[MsZem]

If you want to find out how Amber Glenn can be linked to dervishes and Kierkegaard (gifted):

Devotion at the Olympics

As the Games close, we reflect on how the athletes are like modern ascetics. Through commitment and sacrifice, they achieve a higher form.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Aussie Willy]

Not sure if it is ok to link TikTok in here but Tim Dieck's account is so funny. I didn't realize he and Sara Conti were a couple but they are hilarious together!

I have become a real Tim Dieck fan after following his TTs. Particularly the one where he was pronouncing his own and other skaters' names. And the game of hide and seek in the room was silly fun.

 

[MacMadame]

A delightful interview with Surya Bonaly about the backflip and her 2022 book:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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[barbk]

I have adored Robert Samuels' (Wash Post, but maybe not still) reporting throughout the Olympics. This Instagram reel is a great example of digging into aspects of the mixed zone I never knew about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEdXn6kb_V/

I'd love to see him do more. Does Andrea Joyce get to retire soon?

 

[Sylvia]

I have adored Robert Samuels' (Wash Post, but maybe not still) reporting throughout the Olympics. This Instagram reel is a great example of digging into aspects of the mixed zone I never knew about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEdXn6kb_V/

I'd love to see him do more.

@barbk have you seen my fan thread for Samuels? https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...htful-articles-more-from-the-olympics.113709/
He's a "national enterprise reporter" for WaPo and is still employed.

Looks like Tiffany Zahorski had an amazing time in Milan with Eurosport!

Tiffany Zahorski on Instagram: "It has been a crazy month of February, and I am forever grateful to have been at the Olympics again. And seeing it from the other side made me realise just how special this moment truly is ❤️"

812 likes, 47 comments - tiffytaz on February 25, 2026: "It has been a crazy month of February, and I am forever grateful to have been at the Olympics again. And seeing it from the other side made me realise just how special this moment truly is ❤️".

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[Sylvia]

Skate Canada's compilation of their skaters' social media highlights:

Top Social Media Moments of the Games

From birthday celebrations and chocolate lava cake diplomacy to behind-the-scenes vlogs and heartwarming surprises, Canada’s figure skaters brought fans along for every unforgettable social media moment at Milano Cortina 2026.

skatecanada.ca

Schizas' final vlog from Milan:

Madeline Schizas on Instagram: "And that’s all, folks. Thanks for coming along for this crazy ride, xoxo. #figureskater #olympics #milanocortina #closingceremony #olympian"

3,398 likes, 34 comments - maddieschizas on February 23, 2026: "And that’s all, folks. Thanks for coming along for this crazy ride, xoxo. #figureskater #olympics #milanocortina #closingceremony #olympian".

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(Does it play when you click on the link? Insta reel links have been weird for me lately.)

 

[Tamas]

The newsletter from medici.tv, a streaming platform for classical music, opera and dance has added a feature on classical music used by skaters at the Olympics. It seems to have been published a week ago but I have not yet seen it shared before: https://pageturner.medici.tv/en/cla...&utm_campaign=EDITO_NL848_Inscrits26022026_EN

 

[Sylvia]

Illustrator Iwanishi Mayumi - "There were so many moving and amazing moments that I can't even describe them all️ A tournament filled with peace and cutenessThank you to all the athletes for your hard workThank you for the moving moments ⁡Thank you to all the players":

いわにしまゆみ｜イラストレーター on Instagram: "✍🇮🇹 描ききれないほどの感動･素晴らしい瞬間がたくさんでした❣️🥹✨️⛸️ 平和でカワイイが溢れていた大会🫶🌎 選手のみなさま お疲れさまでした🎉 感動をありがとう❣️ ⁡ Thank you to all the players❣️ #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026 #フィギュアスケート #figureskating #illustration"

1,003 likes, 7 comments - gancolozy on February 27, 2026: "✍🇮🇹 描ききれないほどの感動･素晴らしい瞬間がたくさんでした❣️🥹✨️⛸️ 平和でカワイイが溢れていた大会🫶🌎 選手のみなさま お疲れさまでした🎉 感動をありがとう❣️ ⁡ Thank you to all the players❣️ #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026 #フィギュアスケート #figureskating #illustration".

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Team Japan:

いわにしまゆみ｜イラストレーター on Instagram: "･ ミラノ・コルティナオリンピック🇮🇹❄️ ⁡ 若者たちが切磋琢磨し合い努力を続け、高みを目指す姿に感動した日々でした✨️😭 ⁡ 先輩方が繋いできたバトンがしっかり受け継がれているのも素晴らしかった😭😭 選手の皆さま本当にお疲れさまでした👏👏たくさんの感動をありがとうございます‼️ TEAMJAPAN最高でした✨️🇯🇵💪✨️⛸️🥳❤️‍🔥 #milanocortina2026 #ミラノコルティナオリンピック #teamjap

1,973 likes, 17 comments - gancolozy on February 6, 2026: "･ ミラノ・コルティナオリンピック🇮🇹❄️ ⁡ 若者たちが切磋琢磨し合い努力を続け、高みを目指す姿に感動した日々でした✨️😭 ⁡ 先輩方が繋いできたバトンがしっかり受け継がれているのも素晴らしかった😭😭 選手の皆さま本当にお疲れさまでした👏👏たくさんの感動をありがとうございます‼️ TEAMJAPAN最高でした✨️🇯🇵💪✨️⛸️🥳❤️‍🔥 #milanocortina2026 #ミラノコルティナオリンピック #teamjapan🇯🇵 #フィギュアスケート...

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[Sylvia]

Premiered Feb. 28, 2026 - Olympics x Pins: A Rocker Skating Podcast special episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=658mbct5dXI

“People think this was a game. This is serious.” - James Hernandez
“This is life” - Anthony Ponomarenko
Did you know that pin trading is its own alternative sport within the Olympics? We have three of figure skating's premiere pin connoisseurs - Madeline Schizas (Canada), James Hernandez (Great Britain), and Anthony Ponomarenko (United States). They may be from different countries, but they all had pin trading on their agendas in Milano Cortina

 

[Sylvia]

Ioulia Chtchetinina - "From flying trough the opening ceremonies , to ugly crying mid ice, to gifting snoop dogg a stuffed pierogi to soooo many more absolutely moments."

Ioulia Chtchetinina on Instagram: "From flying trough the opening ceremonies , to ugly crying mid ice, to gifting snoop dogg a stuffed pierogi to soooo many more absolutely 🤯 moments. Now: how do I a) make my brain process all of that b) go back to

236 likes, 11 comments - iouliachtchetinina on March 2, 2026: "From flying trough the opening ceremonies , to ugly crying mid ice, to gifting snoop dogg a stuffed pierogi to soooo many more absolutely 🤯 moments. Now: how do I a) make my brain process all of that b) go back to normal life...

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[MsZem]

Ioulia Chtchetinina - "From flying trough the opening ceremonies , to ugly crying mid ice, to gifting snoop dogg a stuffed pierogi to soooo many more absolutely moments."

That pierogi should be immortalized.

 

[Sylvia]

Emily, Spencer, Maxim, Aleksandr: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHMOE9EWIL/

Holly Harris - "Olympic Crib tour": https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVZVkcfEsIN/
"Struggling to adjust " post-Olympics: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVbrS1LEaPN/

 

[Wyliefan]

Rob Colling (the Skating Music Guy) just posted a bunch of Olympic photos and clips. Don't miss the bird in the arena at #7. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVgt5aGjCLx/?igsh=MWc0Y2V2cTlocmQ1OA==

 

[Cachoo]

This is probably posted elsewhere to apologies if a repost but I love this for them and I love this for us:

TikTok - Make Your Day

 

[Sylvia]

@Cachoo that press conference clip was from St. Louis Nationals.

Vinícius Martuci's photographs and video reels posted by several USA skaters during/following the Olympics - Emily Chan in front of the Duomo:

Emily Chan | Olympian and Pairs Figure Skater on Instagram: "Flying 📸 @__martuci"

391 likes, 17 comments - chopstickspin on March 12, 2026: "Flying 📸 @__martuci".

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Carreira/Ponomarenko also in a night shoot in front of the Duomo:

Christina Carreira on Instagram: "The picture vs how we got the shot✨ @__martuci #teamusa #figureskating #icedance #olympics #milanocortina2026"

729 likes, 8 comments - christinacarreira on March 12, 2026: "The picture vs how we got the shot✨ @__martuci #teamusa #figureskating #icedance #olympics #milanocortina2026".

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Max Naumov & Starbucks:

Maxim Naumov on Instagram: "From behind the espresso machine to the ice rink, some lessons never change. Working at Starbucks in Westwood, MA, I learned the art of patience, precision, and connecting with people over something we all love: coffee. J

4,163 likes, 69 comments - maximnaumov_ on February 21, 2026: "From behind the espresso machine to the ice rink, some lessons never change. Working at Starbucks in Westwood, MA, I learned the art of patience, precision, and connecting with people over something we all love: coffee. Just like in...

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