2026 Olys Womens SP PBP - Cheated Rivalry

[MsZem]

Why can't someone skate to the Dolly Parton version?

Didn't Dolly herself say she consider the Whitney version to be the definitive one? I wouldn't want to go against THE Dolly Parton.

 

[floridaice]

it would probably be a better match for their speed/power

And think of the costuming options!

 

[overedge]

At this point in the competition the camera work should have improved. Sigh.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I'm glad Lyvia at least got to use music she always wanted at one of her biggest competitions. Cheers to the personal accomplishments

 

[skatingguy]

Mariia Seniuk
Coach: P. Tsurskaia
Music: Run by Ludovico Einaudi

First Olympic appearance. Two World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 16th in Women Single Skating in 2025. Finished 13th in Women Single Skating in the 2025 European Championships. Junior World Championships: 1 x 19th.

Short Program
PB: 61.39
SB: 61.39

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Tara does not like the arms over the head.

 

[overedge]

Oh dear, there is way too much going on with that dress.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I'd love it if a skater did a program to Dolly Parton's Jolene.

 

[Karen-W]

Tara does not like the arms over the head.

And people say Tara's not one of us. She's got a little FSU in her.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

This dress, on the other hand, is very Russian in style.

 

[overedge]

Tara does not like the arms over the head.

I thought it was great, especially with different arm positions on each jump.

 

[tangerine dream]

And think of the costuming options!

But would the padded bra affect rotation speed?

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I thought it was great, especially with different arm positions on each jump.

Tara felt that it contributed to the fall.

 

[floridaice]

I'd love it if a skater did a program to Dolly Parton's Jolene.

Ice Dance -- what drama potential.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

The pause before she started moving with the silence in the music made me think something had gone wrong with the music.

 

[tangerine dream]

I'd love it if a skater did a program to Dolly Parton's Jolene.

Bonus points if the skater is a man.

 

[floridaice]

But would the padded bra affect rotation speed?

A Big Hair style should compensate

 

[CantALoop]

She seems a bit late in checking out of these landings

 

[ilovesalchows]

Tara does not like the arms over the head.

I don't understand why they get fancy when the jump being landed at all is a big maybe

 

[susieB129]

I can't remember the last time any commentator talked about the importance of centering spins.

 

[overedge]

Tara felt that it contributed to the fall.

Not sure why she would say that. It worked fine for Olivia on the opening jump combo.

 

[Coco]

Awww, a jump at the end of the spin that worked with the music. Well done. (Seniuk)

 

[skatingguy]

Mariia Seniuk
Coach: P. Tsurskaia
Music: Run by Ludovico Einaudi

3F+3Tq
2A
Flying Camel Spin 4
3Lze
Step Sequence 4
Change Foot Combo Spin 4
Layback Spin 4 (3 after review)

Very good performance from Mariia, and she was solid technically.

Q SP: 58.61 = 3rd Place

 

[PRlady]

Maria’s actually showing some expressions, that was good.

 

[tangerine dream]

I can't remember the last time any commentator talked about the importance of centering spins.

I think such things have been forgotten since the retirements of Lambiel and Czisny.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Carol Lane says that Seniuk changed her spins at the very last minute.

 

[MsZem]

Mariia is not the most expressive of skaters, but she did her job as well as could be expected

 

[millyskate]

This was surprisingly good

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I can't remember the last time any commentator talked about the importance of centering spins.

It's like Johnny and Tara waffle between actually technically informative and wildly inane and strange. They can't seem to settle.

 

[Jay42]

I think such things have been forgotten since the retirements of Lambiel and Czisny.

And Satoko who is still, IIRC, one of the only skaters to get +5 GOE for a spin