2026 Olys Team Event PBP Day 3 - When Your Bum Hits the Ice and Your Legs In the Sky - That's Errore!

[Spikefan]

Eteri should send Amber some flowers.

 

[Skaterbob]

Whoever thought Amber was the choice for team event got what you got. You didn't need to see the future to know what would happen. Love you Amber, you tried and didn't give up.

 

[umronnie]

Japan team Gold.

Don't jinx them. Have you met Shun Sato?

 

[VGThuy]

I wouldn’t mind Japan winning. It may be the only way the best actual skater in this entire competition (Kagiyama) will get a gold medal.

 

[jlai]

Amber

I'm so glad she in not crumbling after the first mistake anymore

I know, team results aside, this is a positive in terms of personal improvement

 

[Theatregirl1122]

So US and Japan likely to tie at the end of this event. Whoever wins the mens free will win the gold.

 

[Matryeshka]

Well, at least the judges are being consistent on not calling URs. I don't care if callers are strict or lenient so long as they're consistent.

 

[Karen-W]

Her face says it wasn't great, but...?

It wasn't great. Headcase as usual.

 

[jadingirl]

Kaori’s dress so gorgeous!

 

[Jammers]

Well so much for the lead.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Johnny, GOE isn't about what THE JUDGES LIKE. Lord.

 

[dupa]

If Gubanova got no calls, Amber better get no calls.

Fruckin A

 

[once_upon]

I remember why I don't like this music

Blat blat.

 

[canbelto]

Wow go kaori! She's killing it!

 

[ryanj07]

Kaori's skating is just so beautiful. I'll miss her!

 

[Carolla5501]

I really thought putting Amber in this position with the team on her back was too much

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I wish Kaori had one exciting program this year.

 

[Private Citizen]

3Lze, 3S<, 3T<, and 3Lo< in my book. I’d give it to Gubanova (unpopular opinion as ever I’d imagine )

 

[slicekw]

The problem with skating in the team event before the individuals is that for skaters like Amber, who get into their own heads, the cleaning/letting go doesn’t have enough time. There’s nothing she did wrong on her own that will cause the USA to “lose” anything. But you could see from her reaction in the KnC that she doesn’t believe that in her heart. I hope she can clean it out.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I will say, this is why we didn't put Amber in the SP. I am surprised anyone expected it.

 

[umronnie]

Thank you, Kaori Sakamoto!

 

[Jammers]

Or maybe switch Alysa to the FP and have Amber do the SP.

 

[my little pony]

my retiring queen! dont screw her over!

 

[skatingguy]

Kaori Sakamoto
Coach: S. Nakano, M. Graham, M. Kawagoe
Music: La vie en rose, Non je ne regrette rien, Hymne a l’amour

2A
3F
3Lz+2T
Flying Sit Spin 4
Step Sequence 4
3S
3Fq+3T
2A+2T
Choreo Sequence
3Lo
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Flying Change Foot Combo Spin 4

A wonderful skate, and yet still room for improvement going into the Women's event. Japan & USA will be tied going into the Men's free skate.

148.62 = 1st Place

 

[skategal]

YAY!!! kAORI!!!

 

[MacMadame]

3Lze, 3S<, 3T<, and 3Lo< in my book. I’d give it to Gubanova

I suspect your book isn't the judges' or tech panel's book.

 

[Wyliefan]

Beautiful, Kaori.

 

[Skaterbob]

I really thought putting Amber in this position with the team on her back was too much

I mean she could have completely imploded but didn't. She did okay.

 

[MsZem]

I gave Kaori a standing ovation as she deserved!

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

Preferred Gubanova over all the women.

I love Kaori. I hate this music.