2026 Olys Pairs FS PBP - Are We Not Entertained?

[Karen-W]

PavSvia - 3tw - gorgeous; SBS 3t+2a+2a - excellent; throw 3f - very nice; SBS 3s - beautiful; first lift - nice; second lift - also lovely if a bit slow on the exit; BODS - this blade grab is not as unattractive therefore it may remain; throw 3lo - swish; last lift - bit of an effort getting it up but good otherwise; choreo seq - really nice; combo spin - interesting first position but no team should ever finish on a pairs combo spin because there's usually zero impact.

That was really great! I'd be thrilled if they wound up on the podium today.

 

[rfisher]

The Japanese have won!

Hungary: hold my beer.

 

[Aussie Willy]

Wow the Hungarians. That was great. Loved the choreography in that one. Just let it flow.

 

[alj5]

I wouldn't be sad if that was bronze. Yeah, it was emotionless, but it was clean. And I love her dress.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Pavlova/Sviatchenlo have the misfortune of skating after R/K

 

[Theatregirl1122]

That was reallllly good. The only element that wasn't L4 was the BODS at L2.

Better go into second. Sui and Han ahead would be highway robbery.

 

[Bunny Hop]

Pavlova/Sviatchenko - No obvious mistakes. That was very very good. If those to come make big errors they could theoretically get a medal.

 

[annie_mg]

Maria put her hard to the right and then quickly smiled to her partner at the end, without finishing the programme nicely and extending that arm. It's the little things that make a difference. I know, I know, I'm picky.

Well skated otherwise, well done to them, though that last lift was rough and their spin was quite slow.

 

[Rob]

I find the Japaneses program a snoozefest. The music is great, but there is not a lot of connection to it. Am I the only one? Can't argue with their elements but their PCS shouldn't be that high for anything other than skating skills and composition.

No, I don’t feel that way about the Japanese, but that’s how I feel about the Hungarians. Lots of nice things going on, but no connection to the music or to each other.

 

[Citlali]

That was very good

Too bad they end with their worst element, that spin was slooooow

And the GOE was super generous!

 

[peibeck]

P/S really beautifully skated but a bit cautious.

 

[beckab81]

Not much of a program, but technically perfect from P&S. Can't see how this program won't be on the podium.

I can see it in 4th (again) if the Germans & Georgians hit

 

[kemc]

Sandra calling it Juniorish. Kurt liked the first half of the program.

 

[Karen-W]

I'm not sure how I feel about the term "monobob". The portmanteau-ing of the English language has to stop. Singles bobsled is perfectly acceptable.

Or Solo Bobsled?

 

[annie_mg]

No, but that’s how I feel about the Hungarians. Lots of nice things going on, but no connection to the music or to each other.

I feel the same for them too. I feel the same for most pairs to be honest.

 

[millyskate]

For various geopolitical reasons I struggle to warm to Russian Hungaruans, I confess. But they did well. (Eurosport 1 is finally back on skating)

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Another Pewter for the Hungarians?

 

[danafan]

Technically proficient obviously but very boring.
So nervous for Lia and Trennt now. I mean they could skate clean and still drop a few places. I hope they just enjoy this moment.

 

[slicekw]

LOVE LOVE when the top teams skate all-out.

 

[susieB129]

That was ... fine. Wouldn't get mad if it earned the bronze. But it was just there.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I'm not sure how I feel about the term "monobob". The portmanteau-ing of the English language has to stop. Singles bobsled is perfectly acceptable.

Unobob would be better and pay tribute to Frida Kahlo at the same time.

 

[Nadin]

Good for them, into second

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Given the options, I don't mind P/S to medal behind the Germans and the Japanese

 

[skatingguy]

Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud
Rank: 3 SP: 74.60
Coach: A. Purkiss, N. Lemaire, M. Marinaro
Music: The Emperor is Dead (Gladiator soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer; The Might of Rome (Gladiator soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer; Honor Him (Gladiator soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer; Now We are Free (Gladiator soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer

First Olympic appearance with a best finish of 5th in Team Event in Milano Cortina. Three World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 6th in Pair Skating in 2023. Won Pair Skating bronze at the Four Continents Championships in 2025. Grand Prix 1 x 6th.

Free Skate
PB: 134.42
SB: 134.42

Total
PB: 198.40
SB: 191.33

 

[JoannaLouise]

I hope being in the final group doesn't spook Lia and Trennt too much, they've never really been in a position like this before. I just want them to have a good skate.

 

[Private Citizen]

Conservative score.... guessing they'll need two mistakes from the Georgians to be on the podium. (I forgot how many skaters were left!)

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Johnny saying that they didn't have an "Olympic moment" because they need errors from others to medal.

Which really seems unfair. I think they had their Olympic moment whether or not they medal.

 

[Aceon6]

That was good. Now Lia and Trentt need to bring the Gogo magic.

 

[kemc]

 

[Aussie Willy]

Oh it is Gladiator - again