2026 Olys Mens FS PBP - Habemus Pop-am

[Matryeshka]

Forget the Olympics, some day I want to go to Japanese Nationals.

I really want to say how much I enjoy this crowd--yes, they roar the loudest for the Italians, as they should, they also cheer for everyone, even when they go ahead of their own or just a really good skate. Brava, Italia, brava.

Awwwe, happy Sato! Now for

 

[ilovesalchows]

8 skaters to go and I can already tell the Russian media is going to

 

[floridaice]

Ok Pizza Boy, show your stuff!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Sato did well, but I don't think it was pulling up to a medal well.

 

[Citlali]

First of two headcases incoming, I want both to be great Is it too much to ask?

 

[Karen-W]

What is wrong with Sato’s final spin?

Everything. That closing spin (well, the last two & the weak step sequence) are a big reason why he lost to Ilia on Sunday.

 

[skateycat]

Go kid! Do your best!

 

[tangerine dream]

Sato did well, but I don't think it was pulling up to a medal well.

His TE FS was significantly better.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Gogo finishing ahead of Shun. That’s a win for Gogo!

Shun finished ahead.

 

[peibeck]

I actually prefer Gogolev but suspect the judges will give it to Sato.

Judges did go with GoGo, fractionally in the FS.

 

[Private Citizen]

4T+REP, dammit. That alone is enough to drop him a few places.

 

[Desperado]

What is that screeching music. Yuck.

 

[Prancer]

Torgy has supple ankles and bouncy knees.

 

[umronnie]

My ears are bleeding

 

[MacMadame]

My ears are bleeding

And Shaidorov hasn't even skated yet.

 

[Spikefan]

Raf pacing in the background.

 

[kwanfan1818]

That's a fun typo.

In addition to “twizzle”, YouTube auto captions for the Skating Session’s FD video generated it as “pizzle “ and “whizzle “.

 

[canbelto]

This is a rather weird mix. Beethoven meets club?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

My ears are bleeding

This morning, my cat screamed at me to feed him through my entire shower.

So this isn't the worst thing I've heard today.

 

[flyingsit]

I hate tangoes but I’m picturing Torgy skating to one somehow

 

[Lara]

We really really needed that step sequence. Good for Torgs!

 

[Private Citizen]

Choreo sequence deserves a +5 but won’t make up for a REP, lack of a third combo, and maybe UR on the flip?

 

[annie_mg]

Not taking anything away from the American men who are here, but I so wish Jason Brown was also here.

 

[skatingguy]

Andrew Torgashev
Coach: R. Arutunian, B. Frazier
Music: Oratores, Good News by Apashe

4T
4T+REP - step out
3Lo
3A
Change Foot Camel Spin 4 (3 after review)
Step Sequence 4
3A+2A+SEQ
3Lz+!Eu+3S
3F
Flying Sit Spin 4 (3 after review)
Choreo Sequence
Change Foot Combo Spin 4

Closed the program strong, but the mistake on the 2nd jump will be costly given his lesser base value technical content.

SP: 88.94 = 8th Place
FS: 170.12 = 5th Place
Total: 259.06 = 5th Place

 

[Theatregirl1122]

One miss on the quad, but honestly, Torgy was pretty great at these Olympics. Good for him to finally meet the moment!

 

[Nadin]

Some seriously whacky moves in that step sequence.

 

[miffy]

I like his choreo sequence, lots of energy.

 

[MacMadame]

That was actually pretty good. Just one jump mistake and no falls.

Oh there's Kristi Y!

 

[Skaterbob]

Andrew's choregraphy step is prob one of my favorites of the season for any of the skaters.

 

[slicekw]

This Choreography and Torgy’s execution of it is gorgeous. He really has so many great skills. Nice job!