2026 Olys Mens FS PBP - Habemus Pop-am

[skatingguy]

Lukas Britschgi
Rank: 19 SP: 80.87
Coach: M. Huth
Music: Journey Through the Orient; Eastern Intro by Jeff Van Dyck; Shadows Over Persia by Hakan Glante; Ancient Middle Eastern Female Vocal by Rafael Krux & Andrea Krux; Middle Eastern by India Happy; Epic Middle Eastern Vocal Trailer by Rafael Krux & Andrea Krux

One-time Olympian (excl. MiCo) with a best finish of 23rd in Men Single Skating in 2022 in Beijing. Five World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 6th in Men Single Skating in 2024. Won Men Single Skating gold in 2025 and Men Single Skating bronze in 2023 at the European Championships.

Free Skate
PB: 184.19
SB: 170.36

Total
PB: 274.09
SB: 249.04

 

[floridaice]

I think Hagara's opportunity to improve is swiftly closing. I really have enjoyed him in previous seasons, but this year he's fallen back both technically and with less interesting programs. Sigh.

Coaching change time?

 

[peibeck]

this pierogi is a star! I hope one of the FSUers in Milan manages to get one

https://a.co/d/0cXMIEIP. You too could enjoy the pillowy comfort...

 

[SlavicaK]

Hopp Lukas!

 

[slicekw]

Damn, I missed Miura but at least I get Lukas. Who should I go back to see during the ice make?

 

[Elisheba]

Damn, I missed Miura but at least I get Lukas. Who should I go back to see during the ice make?

Li had a great moment.

 

[Citlali]

Lukas losing steam at the end

 

[text_skate]

I like Britschgi, but this program doesn't suit him at all

 

[beckab81]

I have such a soft spot for Lucas, he really tries to come out with interesting programs each year and when he's on he's really enjoyable. This wasn't his best skate, but it's not bad. Hope he can continue to improve in the next quad (assuming he decides to continue).

 

[Lara]

Lukas must be as disappointed as Kao to be in this group but nice improvement from the short.

ETA - thought I had his name wrong but it has a k after all.

 

[skatingguy]

Lukas Britschgi
Coach: M. Huth
Music: Journey Through the Orient

4T+3T
4Tq
3A+2A+2A+SEQ
3Lo
Change Foot Combo Spin 4 (3 after review)
Change Foot Sit Spin 4
3A
3Lz - turn out
2F!+2T
Step Sequence 4
Flying Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Choreo Sequence

Lukas had a good skate going until the final couple of jumps got away from him, but still much improved from the short program.

SP: 80.87 = 19th Place
FS: 165.77 = 2nd Place
Total: 246.64 = 2nd Place

 

[peibeck]

Wonky spins aside, Lukas was stellar in the first half. Great attack throughout the whole program too.

 

[Karen-W]

Lukas was doing so well until those last two jumping passes - feels like he just ran out of steam. It'll be close to see if he can remain ahead of Kao and his TES is dropping enough to make me think Kao will keep the lead.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Brenda Irving just called this the "men's free dance competition"

 

[PRlady]

Good skate from Lukas. He looked strong until the last two jumps.

 

[Private Citizen]

Quads both looked a bit off axis to me and I was surprised when he landed them. But then step out of 3Lz and just 2Fe2T. He did get a lot of base value in despite that.

 

[text_skate]

Our German commentator: The program suits Britschgi very well.

 

[skatfan]

Back from an overnight trip and came in a couple of skaters ago. Sorry to miss Miura

 

[Karen-W]

Behind Kao by .24! Talk about whisker-thin margin!

 

[slicekw]

Lukas was enjoyable and showed real growth from Beijing to now. He’s fun to watch. I think some of those combo issues in the second half could be an indication he needs to do more run-throughs. He’s got basics enough that he could possibly be top 12 if he got some extra coaching/choreography and pushed himself.

 

[Matryeshka]

My internet has finally stabilized! I missed half of Donovan, all of Kao, and all but the last of Somoliev. But I got to see the Pierogi, and that's what matters. And redemption for Lukas. In my list of skaters I hope had a beer at the bar together, I hope Kao and Lukas had a don't-belong-in-this-group shot.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Brenda Irving just called this the "men's free dance competition"

That would be bad news for Ilia. All that time spent practicing quads and now he's in dance???

 

[slicekw]

Wow, Egadze skating onto the ice looked either grim, fierce, or pukey. Not sure which.

 

[peibeck]

Egadze spryly running out there like Eteri just gave him a shot of grandpa's juice.

 

[reckless]

That would be bad news for Ilia. All that time spent practicing quads and now he's in dance???

Li was the standout for me from the first group.

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

Egadze spryly running out there like Eteri just gave him a shot of grandpa's juice.

He just wanted to feel the breeze through his hair.

 

[slicekw]

Brenda Irving just called this the "men's free dance competition"

Silly woman, if it was, we’d have Jason.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Li was the standout for me from the first group.

I don't think you meant to reply to me?

 

[Desperado]

Is Deniss wearing the same costume as his short program?

 

[Hedwig]

apparently "Steven" Lambiel is with Deniss.