2026 US Nationals Men's Free Skate "It's Raining Menning"

[thvu]

Ilia needs to withdraw. (IMO)

 

[tlk]

How is Jason's warmup going?

 

[Wyliefan]

Tara says Ilia is looking "a little stiffer than usual." Only thing anyone at NBC has said so far about any potential trouble.

 

[Karen-W]

This warm up has seemed like a battle between Ilia and his father.

Dad telling him to either WD or water down his content, I'm guessing, lol. That's not in Ilia's character though.

 

[misskarne]

These A Place For Mom really creep me out.

I thought this was the freakiest but then they had that cancer diagnostic centre ad advertising it like it's the latest fashion trend and I was like WHYYYYYY.

 

[Karen-W]

I could see Jacob wanting Jr Worlds since he hasn't medaled there (4th last year) and doing so would guarantee him a GP, but 4CC would also be a great opportunity to establish himself at a Sr Championship.

Nope, it doesn't. It only puts him in the GP Assignment Selection Pool.

 

[ilovesalchows]

Shirt looks like the outer casing of a tulip bulb.

 

[bladesofgorey]

Aurgh - I hope that's not a stress fracture he's skating on

 

[Citlali]

Finally watching the famous recipe commercial Lady don't ever give up that recipe your daughter is ready to dump you the minute you do

 

[floridaice]

Tara says Ilia is looking "a little stiffer than usual." Only thing anyone at NBC has said so far about any potential trouble.

Dad telling him to either WD or water down his content, I'm guessing, lol. That's not in Ilia's character though.

Or he's going to withdraw and TPTB want him to do it later to keep the audience.

 

[overedge]

His top looks like my dishcloth after I wipe the inside of the oven.

 

[Debbie S]

Ilia looked very stiff on the landings. He did a quad (i missed the takeoff, maybe a 4T) as warmup was ending but looks like he's not really bending. Ankle is probably heavily taped. I don't know if it's wise for him to compete. I've never seen struggle like that in a warmup.

 

[tangerine dream]

Nope, it doesn't. It only puts him in the GP Assignment Selection Pool.

Doh, I can't keep up with the rule changes!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

4CC and Junior Worlds are well over a month apart, so it's possible for someone to get both. I think my feelings on giving Jacob the shot at both vs. spreading it out may depend on how others skate.

 

[once_upon]

We are going to 10 pm CST I guess. I think this headache is a precursor to a migraine.

 

[Karen-W]

I hate the way Martynov's outer tunic flaps around like a potato sack.

 

[floridaice]

Daniel's top is so big it's messing up his aerodynamics.

 

[Citlali]

Gorgeous quad according to Tara, I wouldn't know the camera is filming from the stratosphere

 

[Wyliefan]

Everyone's probably worried about the loss of momentum/narrative if they can't send Ilia off to the Olympics with a coronation. But it's no good sending him off if he aggravates an injury and hurts his Olympic chances. I hope he does whatever's best for his body.

 

[barbk]

I thought this was the freakiest but then they had that cancer diagnostic centre ad advertising it like it's the latest fashion trend and I was like WHYYYYYY.

I thought it was advertising a hotel.

 

[tangerine dream]

Or he's going to withdraw and TPTB want him to do it later to keep the audience.

Or they asked him to withdraw later so as not to freak out this very inconsistent group of skaters.

 

[Amy L]

I remember Krasnozhon's babushka blouses and I think Martynov does too

 

[Lara]

Ilia looked very stiff on the landings. He did a quad (i missed the takeoff, maybe a 4T) as warmup was ending but looks like he's not really bending. Ankle is probably heavily taped. I don't know if it's wise for him to compete. I've never seen struggle like that in a warmup.

The Olys are way too close to take risks. Ugh.

 

[just tuned in]

For sure Ilia would feel devastated not to be able to give this audience a show.

 

[slicekw]

Martynov looking good, but not good enough.

 

[floridaice]

Or they asked him to withdraw later so as not to freak out this very inconsistent group of skaters.

True.

 

[peibeck]

Martynov started strong but just faded away halfway through. Sigh.

 

[Karen-W]

Martynov is really falling apart here in the second half. The first half was impressive but this won't keep him ahead of Jacob.

 

[overedge]

Oooh, I liked that heel rock as the change in that spin combo.

 

[canbelto]

I feel like I've seen so many Tara mattress ads that it's become a fever dream.