2026 Olys Mens FS PBP - Habemus Pop-am

[Lara]

Not Bourne’s best idea unfortunately. Maybe mid-quad it could have stretched him but I’d have gone back to a different program if I couldn’t do a new one.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Kao fought, but this program is such a miss for him.

 

[umronnie]

Yay, Kao. After the boot issue that was a gutsy skate!

 

[Spikefan]

He fought through that. I hope he gets these boots broke in and medals at Worlds.

 

[Hedwig]

WHat a time for your skates to break down. To see coaches and him celebrating even though it was far from totally clean just shows how much of a Herculian effort this was. All hats off to him

 

[skatingguy]

Kao Miura
Coach: N. Sato, N. Fukui, K. Okajima
Music: Les Parapluies de Cherbourg by Michel Legrand

4Lo
4S -fall
4T+3T - step out
Flying Camel Spin 4 (3 after review) - wobbling all over the place
Step Sequence 3
4T - held on
3A+1Eu+3F
3A
Choreo Sequence
3Lo+2A+SEQ
Change Foot Sit Spin 4 (3 after review)
Change Foot Combo Spin 4

Couldn't hold the landings on a number of jumps, and the execution of the elements hindered the overall impression of the program.

SP: 76.77 = 22nd Place
-1.00 = Falls
FS: 170.11 = 1st Place
Total: 246.88 = 1st Place

 

[purple skates]

I thought Kao looked so sad out there.

 

[peibeck]

A bit surprised the first 4 loop isn't getting a review, tons of ice flew up. Glad Koa had a much more redeeming free than his short, but think the TES will plummet.

 

[MacMadame]

He's 26. I guess it could happen but kind of doubt it will.

He'd make a better show skater anyway and that will at least earn him money (vs. costing it).

 

[Citlali]

Good effort by Miura

 

[Private Citizen]

Samoilov landed a great 4Lz in warmup. Hoping he can bring it.

 

[skatingguy]

Vladimir Samoilov
Rank: 21 SP: 77.57
Coach: A. Turenko, A. Mikonsaari
Music: Lay My Body Down (Orchestra Version) by Rag’n’Bone Man; Really Slow Motion Human by Rag’n’Bone Man (Epic cover)

First Olympic appearance with a best finish of 10th in the Team Event in 2026 in Milano Cortina. Four World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 23rd in Men Single Skating in 2025. Finished 8th in Men Single Skating in the 2024 European Championships.

Free Skate
PB: 159.12
SB: 155.75

Total
PB: 240.83
SB: 240.83

 

[miffy]

That was a good score for what he did, why was he so unhappy?

 

[JoannaLouise]

I hope the song title "Really Slow Motion Human" is not indicative of how Samoilov's skate is going to go

 

[Karen-W]

So, now the question is how long will Kao's reign of terror up the standings last. The way the men have been skating this season, that could be good enough for top 12.

 

[Carolla5501]

That was a good score for what he did, why was he so unhappy?

I expect because he wanted a lot more for his Olympic experience

 

[Hedwig]

That was a good score for what he did, why was he so unhappy?

probably reflecting on the what ifs.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I laid my body down isn't exactly a good line to skate to.

 

[floridaice]

He'd make a better show skater anyway and that will at least earn him money (vs. costing it).

I was thinking the same thing. Should be making a list of skaters who we'd pay to see in a show.

Dononvan
Les Gacs
Fun Finns

Who else?

 

[Private Citizen]

Ugh on the 4Lz. Held on the 4S but then 2F2T to human after all. Snooze of a program.

 

[marbri]

I laid my body down isn't exactly a good line to skate to.

Now he is only human afterall..

 

[YourBorneo]

He’s only human, after all.

 

[skatingguy]

Vladimir Samoilov
Coach: A. Turenko, A. Mikonsaari
Music: Lay My Body Down, Really Slow Motion Human

4Lz - fall
4Sq - tight landing
3A
3Lo
Change Foot Camel Spin 4
2F+2T
3Lz+3T
3F+1Eu+3S
Step Sequence 3
Flying Sit Spin 2 (3 after review)
Choreo Sequence
Change Foot Combo Spin 4 (4V after review)

The opening quadruple Lutz never had a chance due to lack of speed on the entry. The rest of the program was a bit limp, and underwhelming.

SP: 77.57 = 21st Place
-1.00 = Falls
FS: 144.68 = 2nd Place
Total: 222.25 = 2nd Place

 

[delayedaxel]

"I'm only human after all" might not be the best music choice when you have to sell your program...

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Every time we get these "I'm only human" lyrics I think "well, yeah. What else would you be? This is figure skating."

And then I think "is dog skating an option?"

 

[tangerine dream]

I was thinking the same thing. Should be making a list of skaters who we'd pay to see in a show.

Dononvan
Les Gacs
Fun Finns

Who else?

Taljegard

 

[miffy]

I love his look at the judges at the end

 

[Spikefan]

Awww, his look at the judges was so endearing.

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

That was definitely a look of please forget the cartwheel I just did.

 

[Karen-W]

That was as underwhelming as usual from Samoilov.