Olympic teams cheer thread

[Bellanca]

This is a cheer thread dedicated to all the figure skaters and ice dancers who are competing in PyeongChang. I will be linking and sharing information about the skaters' and their teams throughout the Olympics. I welcome you to share if you would like, your Olympic well-wishes, comments, links or any interesting stuff you may run across for the athletes of :

• Team U.S.A.
• Team Canada
• OAR (Team Russia)
• Team Japan
• Team China
• Team Italy
• Team France
• Team Germany
• Team Australia
• Team South Korea
• And all the GREAT teams that makeup our fabulous sport!

Here’s a random little something that I’ve noticed in articles the last few days -- it appears that we have a couple of Team U.S.A. Olympians who really like chocolate, a lot! Breakfast for champions? Looking at you, Karen Chen & Maia Shibutani.

On a serious note, I would like to wish every figure skater and ice dancer representing their country at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games an amazing Olympic experience. I hope it will be everything you have ever dreamed of. Good luck!!

 

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/all-eyes-on-team-canada-in-figure-skating-at-olympics/ar-BBIu84j:

An excellent write-up about Team Canada and their Olympic hopefuls.

 

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https://www.israel21c.org/danger-on-the-ice-israeli-figure-skater-alexei-bychenko/

Team Israel's danger on the ice, Alexei Bychenko!

This article also highlights Alexei's work ethic... Alexei does cardio, stretching and strength training off the ice three hours a day AND coaches eight other Israeli skaters at Ice House. That is what you call an inspiring, indefatigable skater/athlete - Awesome! Good luck, Team Israel!

 

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http://time.com/5123599/weather-in-pyeongchang-winter-olympics-2018/

This begs the question, will most skaters aside from those who have the high honor of being their country’s flag bearer participate in the Olympic opening ceremonies? If I am not competing in the team event or a flag bearer, I’m still there despite the weather. The jaws of life couldn’t pull me away. Bundle up and take your vitamin C!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Winter_Olympics_Parade_of_Nations

 

[Vash01]

Cheering here for team OAR!

R-OAR!!!

 

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http://www.owia.org/figure-skating-...ed-on-the-2018-australian-winter-olympic-team

I've always thought that it was important to give skaters from countries that don't necessarily receive a ton of attention, recognition or fanfare, but indeed make the Olympic Games what they are, unique and memorable, their just desserts. Granted, Team Australia has not exactly been ignored, per se, but because I am underdog inclined, I've linked an article that puts the spotlight on these remarkable athletes. I must say that I am beyond thrilled to see Australia's program growing day by day!

 

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https://www.insidethegames.biz/arti...neung-olympic-villages-opened-with-ceremonies

The Olympic athletes/teams prepare to move into their new digs! Hey, how much is the rent?!

 

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https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/959629447514144769: According to this, Yuzu will be in the house. I wondered because of the blackout that was put in place. It is always disconcerting when there is little to no information or updates on an injured (previously injured) athlete. Usually not a good sign, but this might turn out to be okay. Stay tuned...

Team Japan, as mentioned, has arrived in PyeongChang! "Let the games begin!"

And, as if we didn't already know, but: https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/956786225649672192 ... as big as The Showman!

 

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https://twitter.com/MaiaShibutani/status/960510226033270784: I'm not sure if this has been linked elsewhere on the forum, but very sweet! The ShibSibs are on their way representing Team U.S.A., with a buddy!

 

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https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/960841613126742016: Jackie Wong - Team Event, Part 1.
https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/961237936703287296: Jackie Wong - Team Event, Part 2.
https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/960731744826621952: Jack Gallagher - Yuzu stuff.
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2018/02/06/265799948: Q&A - Hersh and Arutunian.

 

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https://www.olympic.org/news/more-yog-stars-hit-form-ahead-of-pyeongchang-2018: I've linked this article which is a blurb, more than anything, at the urging and request of my 16yr old niece who has developed a for Deniss. It is linked primarily for the photo which is “an excellent shot of Deniss looking fierce!” (her words!) ... oh, boy...

Props to the photographer, and good luck to Deniss Vasiljevs representing Team Latvia!

 

[Bellanca]

http://www.instyle.com/news/kristi-...ium=social&xid=soc_socialflow_twitter_instyle: From one Olympian to another.

 

[Bellanca]

Some more PyeongChang inspired (Twitter) moments.

https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/960824327812894721: Aw, my heart.
https://twitter.com/adndotcom/status/959673778283278336:
https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/960786727043440640:
https://twitter.com/Karebearsk8/status/960410672377995264:
https://twitter.com/bradie_tennell/status/958885661154652161:
https://twitter.com/kaetlyn_23/status/960551343625662464:
https://twitter.com/gabby_daleman/status/960890457088774145:

 

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http://fs-gossips.com/moris-kvitela...sphere-until-you-come-to-the-olympic-village/: Ah, this is a feel-good, inspirational Q&A w/ Moris Kvitelashvili representing Team Georgia!

Some background/bio info re Moris: https://www.revolvy.com/topic/Moris Kvitelashvili

 

[Bellanca]

More from Mirai!

https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/961000914856304640
https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/960928584599715840
https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/961000725877727233
https://twitter.com/ggoford/status/960873899239051264,

I've included four links so that if interested, Twitter comments can be read - or not.

ETA: https://twitter.com/mirai_nagasu/status/961121226575007744: Team U.S.A. Processing.

 

[Bellanca]

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-...differences-winter-olympics/?src=socialflowTW: Cosmopolitan: 7 Important Differences Between Ice Dancers and Figure Skaters. This article might be helpful for the every 4 year 'fans!'

 

[Bellanca]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/961233653996011520: Good to know!

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/02/07/figure-skating/hanyu-aiming-join-immortals-second-straight-olympic-title/#.WnrhnOvXerU: A little something for Team Hanyu fans.

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/961160626612551680: Throwback fever.

 

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https://www.olympic.org/news/olympic-torch-relay-enters-final-straight: Getting even more excited for the games to begin! Can't wait!

It is quite possible that these articles have already been linked in another thread, my apologies if so. It is difficult to navigate through all the threads to be certain, and I hope that no one gets too about it. Most likely, posters will see it in the original thread before they'll ever discover it here.

https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/many-big-name-skaters-headed-winter-games-final-time

http://fs-gossips.com/evgenia-tarasova-and-vladimir-morozov-we-dont-chase-records-its-more-pleasant-to-have-a-title/: Tarasova & Morozov

Tessa & Scott - https://sports.yahoo.com/virtue-moir-eager-olympic-ice-time-final-games-115153037--oly.html

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olympics/virtue-moir-to-debut-more-family-friendly-lift-at-pyeongchang-olympics/article37889361/?cmpid=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter: Ok, I seriously want to purchase one of Tessa's warm-up/practice unitards for myself. Looks stylish and comfy!!

 

[Bellanca]

P&C out of team event competition? https://twitter.com/Sonya_CT/status/961243655674540032: We shall see.

 

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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-2018-southkorea-japan/figure-skating-korean-skaters-skip-a-line-to-avoid-stepping-on-japanese-toes-idUSKBN1FR1RV

North Korea and South Korea :https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/smiling-cameras

On an unrelated note, for the hopeless romantics out there: https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/lucky-love-winter-games

 

[Bellanca]

One word... Javier! https://wintergames.ap.org/video/javier-fernandez-skating-spain

Good luck, Team Spain!

 

[Bellanca]

Team U.S.A.!! http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/meet-team-usa-figure-skating?chrcontext=teamusa

Nathan Chen 'owns it' in that photo I'm glad USFS chose to use it on their site as their Men's National Champion pic for the next year.

ETA: Actually, I'm not sure if it is the exact photo that was used at the USFS site. I see a subtle difference here and there, but, one thing is for sure, Nathan's got the champion pose down. Hope he gets to use it @ the Games!

The 'other' gold medal threat https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports...anyu-will-skate-individual-event-pyeongchang/

 

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https://twitter.com/DenissVasiljevs/status/961180577213960192
https://twitter.com/DenissVasiljevs/status/958322487221211136

Unfortunately, you'll have to ignore the Twitter troll(s) Deniss had to put up with, but aside from that, Deniss is on his way!!

 

[Bellanca]

First practice day for the U.S.A. Ladies.
https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/961395841121402880
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be6l0pBDfGu/

 

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https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/961420750006595589: No words are necessary. It speaks for itself. Nice job, USFS!

 

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https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2018/02/08/Olympic-figure-skating-Who-to-watch-for-drama-on-ice/3531518021659/: There's sure to be plenty of that! I mean, it's figure skating for crying out loud.

https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/team-competition-open-olympic-figure-skating-program: Good luck, TEAM CANADA!

https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/chen-headline-team-usa-figure-skatings-team-competition: Good luck, TEAM U.S.A.!

Wishing all of the teams competing in the team event GOOD LUCK! May the best team win!

 

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https://wintergames.ap.org/timesrecord/article/its-all-about-quad-pyeongchang-games: The PyeongQUAD Games.

https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/961585566339956736: Everybody cleaned up well. Nice photo!

 

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http://www.tiebreaker.com/carolina-kostner-battles-kids-olympics/: This article is a bit dated, as the Olympics are finally here, but worthy of reading for any Caro fans. And, hey, Tiebreaker ... we love our "senior citizen!"

Good luck, Team Italy!

 

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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports...r-weighs-yuzuru-hanyus-training/#.Wnwj0-vXerU: Uno on his game and Brian Orser re Hanyu.

 

[Bellanca]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/961434806528573440: Jack is feeling pretty confident about Kaori, could he be right?

I'm also hopeful for Tiny Queen! I'm saying a little prayer for Satoko, that she can pull it together and make it happen for herself.

Good luck, Team Japan!