2026 US Nationals Figure Skating Womens SP "Like a Scare" (they're going to take you there)

[kirkbiggestfan]

Those are some tiny jumps on Logan. How do you improve that?

You switch to ice dance! All the plyometric exercises in the world can’t fix it.

 

[Karen-W]

Annika did not win the title.

Well, then I really wouldn't put her on the team.

ETA - I think Angela Shao definitely put her name firmly in the conversation for the Jr Worlds assignment. We'll see how the other jr-age-eligible women competing in seniors do tonight & Friday.

 

[Wyliefan]

My stars, Andrea actually asked a good question.

 

[petro]

Starr’s dress is so gorgeous

 

[Debbie S]

My stars, Andrea actually asked a good question.

What was it?

It's freezing in here. It's possible we are under a vent.

 

[my little pony]

I dont believe for one second that Starr is one of Tara's favorite skaters

 

[floridaice]

I dont believe for one second that Starr is one of Tara's favorite skaters

I don't believe she likes any skaters

 

[Karen-W]

I know Starr is likely going to wind up partnering up with Luke Wang and who knows if Spencer has it in him to do another Olympic cycle or would be interested in taking on a partner with zero pairs experience, but I'm secretly hoping there's at least a Starr-Spencer tryout.

 

[Karen-W]

What was it?

It's freezing in here. It's possible we are under a vent.

She asked Alysa how she handles the pressure now that she's World Champ, but not in a terrible way. It was a decent backstage interview.

 

[peibeck]

Ugh, too bad about flip fall for Bonillo, that was otherwise exquisite. Her presentation has come a long way.

 

[susieB129]

Alina is stunning.

 

[petro]

I know Starr is likely going to wind up partnering up with Luke Wang and who knows if Spencer has it in him to do another Olympic cycle or would be interested in taking on a partner with zero pairs experience, but I'm secretly hoping there's at least a Starr-Spencer tryout.

Oh my goodness the combined charisma would be almost too much to handle! Love this.

 

[Sarah]

Even with the mistake, I really like Alina.

 

[floridaice]

I think this is the first time I've seen Alina -- really like her skating.

 

[her grace]

Bonillo

Nice combo, and hey, a cartwheel that actually made sense with the music

 

[petro]

So do all the falls and pops in the earlier groups mean the top group will skate lights out?

 

[Karen-W]

I wanted to like that from Bonillo more than I did, but I think I was distracted by her dress - something about the proportions was off and it was bugging me her entire skate.

 

[canbelto]

That dress is nicely retro. Something Betty Draper might wear.

 

[Sarah]

So do all the falls and pops in the earlier groups mean the top group will skate lights out?

Or is this a result of pairs?

 

[floridaice]

I wanted to like that from Bonillo more than I did, but I think I was distracted by her dress - something about the proportions was off and it was bugging me her entire skate.

It would have been much better with a solid blue back.

 

[slicekw]

Dave Brubeck Medley plus Hilmer’s blades. Tap Dance is here!

 

[Wyliefan]

What was it?

It's freezing in here. It's possible we are under a vent.

She asked how Alysa manages to hang onto her joy in the middle of all the "Olympic noise," which is something I'd been wondering about myself. Alysa said it's not really getting to her and she's just enjoying doing her own thing.

 

[just tuned in]

Why would anyone want to sound more scratchy?"

 

[once_upon]

Someone asked the royals if they had a fashionator to borrow

 

[Karen-W]

Okay, that step sequence with the amplified/added sound of Sonja's blades to the music was pretty cool!

 

[floridaice]

Just love Sonja

 

[Wyliefan]

The tap sequence is such fun -- glad the audience appreciated it!

 

[peibeck]

Although I love Hilmer, the first half of that was very tentative. Second half delightful and the skating fans here loved.

 

[tlk]

She is so creative! I am a fan.

 

[tangerine dream]

I just really appreciate how Hilmer always brings something different than what everyone else is doing.