2022 Olympic FS Team Event delayed medal ceremony - updates

[skateboy]

I imagine he’s the headliner, so it wouldn’t be easy to pull that off. I’m sure he would have been there if possible.

Sure, but even headliners have to cancel once in a while. What if he were injured?

I love Shoma, but he will never have the opportunity to get an Olympic medal ever again. He will be skating in ice shows for a long time to come. One missed performance -- especially under these special circumstances -- shouldn't have been that big of a deal. There are plenty of decent elite skaters in the Lambiel camp (right there in Switzerland) that could have taken over.

I believe this was Shoma's decision which, of course, was his right to make.

 

[skateboy]

It took me 20 minutes to recognize Vincent

I like the new hair highlights.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Look at Zachary Donahue, still in the harem.

So what did everybody think? This makes me wish Alexa and Brandon were going to go for Italy. Did you guys like this?

 

[Karen-W]

Were these what the Beijing medals originally looked like? They look different

Yes, these are the 2022 Beijing medals. The IOC has been holding onto them for 2.5 years.

 

[sk8pics]

I thought it was wonderful and I so wanted to see some lifts from the US skaters.

They did all look very happy, it was cool to see. I hardly ever watch medal ceremonies but I really enjoyed this one. So glad there was a big crowd and their families were there with them.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I like how Team Japan is posing, putting everybody up in the air and acrobats and Team USA is all like yeah we’s all retired now.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

thought it was wonderful and I so wanted to see some lifts from the US skaters.

Lolllll I just posted that right now

 

[Jammers]

It took me 20 minutes to recognize Vincent

I barely recognized Zack he looks a lot older now.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I barely recognized Zack he looks a lot older now.

Don’t you just wanna put your arms around him?

 

[Garden Kitty]

Was also surprised at how emotional I was watching. I was delighted to see how happy Vincent was. His posts about his Olympic experience were so sad, I'm glad he has this wonderful memory to balance them out. Karen Chen is always so classy and gracious. Loved to see her take it all in. Evan was definitely tearing up, but he wasn't the only one.

I'm sorry they had to wait this long to get their medals, but this was a lovely ceremony. The crowds, the Olympic atmosphere and, best of all, they got to share it with family and friends. I was in Hartford at Gymnastics Nationals when the US team was awarded their bronze medals from Sydney. It was nice to see it, but not nearly as special as the skating ceremony.

 

[Rukia]

I thought it was wonderful and I so wanted to see some lifts from the US skaters.

Alexa and Brandon have answered the call

https://twitter.com/x/status/1821217619426603478

 

[Frau Muller]

Husband sent it to me (on cloud). I was in tears crying for joy.

The athletes all looked great…LOVED the Japanese couples doing lifts! YAY, TIM KOLETO/KoKo! The pair too! (Later the US pair too.)

Ilia or Yuma for gold in 2026!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Alexa and Brandon have answered the call

https://twitter.com/x/status/1821217619426603478

LOVE IT

They are conditioned for Milan

 

[kwanfan1818]

Evan Bates was trying to hold it together long before he wiped away tears. He represented the team from the beginning and was the go-to athlete for comments, so he had a lot of responsibility along the way.

 

[Habs]

I am thrilled for the USA and Japan! Finally - what a long wait it's been for them. I'm glad they're finally able to celebrate in a way that was taken from them two years ago.

On the flip side, my heart aches for the Canadian athletes who deserve to be up there with them.

 

[Spikefan]

Finally got a chance to watch, it was wonderful. Nice crowd and stunning backdrop.

I thought it was wonderful and I so wanted to see some lifts from the US skaters.

Zach/Maddison and Brandon/Alexa haven’t skated together in a bit so they were out. Evan needs to save his back for actual competition as he has at least two more years to go. Japan’s pairs are youngish/competing or retired but married so easy to do. At least that’s my rationale.

Edit: And now I take the above back, Brandon did lift Alexa:

Team USA on Instagram: "A moment for @usfigureskating 🥇"

25K likes, 133 comments - teamusa on August 7, 2024: "A moment for @usfigureskating 🥇".

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[Aceon6]

Hmmm, for me, seeing Fourcade was an added bonus.

 

[purple skates]

I just watched the videos @Karen-W posted (thanks!), and got a bit choked up seeing Maddie and Evan next to each other singing the national anthem. I used to skate with them back in the day when they were kids.

 

[Vagabond]

Video of the American and Japanese skaters standing with their medals as The Star-Spangled Banner is played:

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[ChelleC]

Shoma's Instagram post about not attending the ceremony today.

宇野昌磨ShomaUno on Instagram: "北京オリンピック団体銀メダル　メダル授与式についてですが、 昨年から決まっていたスイスでのアイスショーとスケジュールが被ってしまい、ステファンコーチと相談の上、メダル授与式への参加をお見送りさせて頂く事となりました。 フィギュアスケート日本選手全員で素晴らしい結果を残せたことをとても誇らしく思いますし、このようにメダル授与という素晴らしい場を設けていただけたことにとても感謝しています。 直近に授与式を開催してくださるとお聞きしたこともあり

20K likes, 243 comments - shoma_un0 on August 7, 2024: "北京オリンピック団体銀メダル　メダル授与式についてですが、 昨年から決まっていたスイスでのアイスショーとスケジュールが被ってしまい、ステファンコーチと相談の上、メダル授与式への参加をお見送りさせて頂く事となりました。 フィギュアスケート日本選手全員で素晴らしい結果を残せたことをとても誇らしく思いますし、このようにメダル授与という素晴らしい場を設けていただけたことにとても感謝しています。...

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Translation says he decided not to attend after consultation with Coach Stephane.

 

[caseyedwards]

Russia will always be gold

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The USFS website says the team will be on the NBC TikTok show right now, but my search says the daily show starts at 4:45 ET. This is my first venture into TikTok so someone more experienced please assist!

 

[Oreo]

Russia will always be gold

Don’t dope, don’t cheat, don’t lie about it, and maybe it will.

 

[ChelleC]

Russia will always be gold

Nyet

 

[nickp]

seeing team USA and team Japan get their figure skating medals in front of the Eiffel Tower is pretty cool

 

[kwanfan1818]

I was trying to watch on my phone on the way to work, so I may have missed it, but the only flag I saw was the US flag during the anthem. Did they show the Japanese flag at all?

Was there a photo of the two teams together? I didn’t see the two groups together before my meeting started.

 

[Badams]

I'm watching the replay on Peacock right now.

 

[tony]

I was trying to watch on my phone on the way to work, so I may have missed it, but the only flag I saw was the US flag during the anthem. Did they show the Japanese flag at all?

Was there a photo of the two teams together? I didn’t see the two groups together before my meeting started.

Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani on Instagram: "Today, the gold and silver medals for the 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team event were awarded to the @usfigureskating and @skatingjapan teams at Champions Park! @paris2024 Congratulations to all of the

shibsibs on August 7, 2024: "Today, the gold and silver medals for the 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team event were awarded to the @usfigureskating and @skatingjapan teams at Champions Park! @paris2024 Congratulations to all of the athletes on this long-awaited ceremony and recognition...

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[TanithandBenFan]

The Madis and Alexa posted they’re on the way to meet Snoop

 

[Wyliefan]

Sweet little clip of Paul Wylie and students sending congratulations! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-X_DZtOTkF/?igsh=MThmM3YzaWUwcWxpeQ==