2025-26 US Pairs Discussion - Milano-Bound By Way of Beijing & St. Louis

[Sasha'sSpins]

They  were recognized. At the medal ceremony.

Yes but this is in reference to skating at the Gala. It would be strange not to invite the champions of each event whether they're named to the Olympic team or not.

 

[Carolla5501]

I expect the athletes are much less disappointed than posters want to believe.

Juniors and first time medalists maybe but the headliners????

 

[hoptoad]

Does this mean no novice or junior champions in the gala?

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Does this mean no novice or junior champions in the gala?

The media lady at the men’s press conference said each Oly team member will be revealed throughout the show and then perform so the focus is all on “Making the Team.”

 

[Barbara Manatee]

I wouldn't want to skate having won a medal but not made the team, while everyone else is going wild with joy. Remember Mirai performing in tears in 2014? Gutting.

 

[Private Citizen]

What a horrible idea. Nationals are about more than just making the Olympic team.

Other skaters will go on to Four Continents and Worlds. It's a shame if junior champions are excluded, and wouldn't it be nice for fan favorites like Jason Brown and Bradie Tennell (who presumably won't make the team) to have a chance to skate a farewell? In Brown's case, it could be a really nice opportunity to go out on a higher note.

 

[BrightSkates]

I expect the athletes are much less disappointed than posters want to believe.

Juniors and first time medalists maybe but the headliners????

Its not even about being them being disappointed- which I'm sure they are as it would be pretty numb to win and not be included and have fun with the fans and their teammates all because of a passport. It's about respect, as well as the finale of the competiton, which they were a big part of.

 

[Rukia]

a lot of assumptions are being made about what is going on with no real idea of what is actually happening or the feelings of anyone involved

 

[PRlady]

So it looks to me that they created this Making the Team program as an unabashed promo for Oly coverage, and NBC wants the focus on athletes that will be there and not those who came up short or are ineligible. (“What a downer,” sez some marketing type.) Hence the NDAs and all that.

What time is this on? This was going to be my first night in four with a normal sleep schedule.

 

[Wyliefan]

So it looks to me that they created this Making the Team program as an unabashed promo for Oly coverage, and NBC wants the focus on athletes that will be there and not those who came up short or are ineligible. (“What a downer,” sez some marketing type. Hence the NDAs and all that.

What time is this on? This was going to be my first night in four with a normal sleep schedule.

2 p.m. Eastern.

 

[Carolla5501]

So it looks to me that they created this Making the Team program as an unabashed promo for Oly coverage, and NBC wants the focus on athletes that will be there and not those who came up short or are ineligible. (“What a downer,” sez some marketing type.) Hence the NDAs and all that.

What time is this on? This was going to be my first night in four with a normal sleep schedule.

It’s on at two eastern, but I’m not bothering to watch. Two hours of interviews with Andrea and babbling on by Tara and Johnny about why they disagree or agree with the selections. I’m sure there’ll be at least one skate from each of the skaters, but the pain to reward ratio is way too high.

 

[Karen-W]

It’s on at two eastern, but I’m not bothering to watch. Two hours of interviews with Andrea and babbling on by Tara and Johnny about why they disagree or agree with the selections. I’m sure there’ll be at least one skate from each of the skaters, but the pain to reward ratio is way too high.

Yeah, it's going to be an obnoxious slog.

 

[BrightSkates]

Heard from an insider that they didnt get the citizenship for Alisa.

 

[Rukia]

Heard from an insider that they didnt get the citizenship for Alisa.

it was truly the longest of long shots, but it was definitely a chance worth taking