The Adam Rippon Good News Thread

zebraswan · Jan 26, 2015

Adam was always a pretty boy, but now he's one gorgeous man. And his willingness to challenge himself just adds to the sexiness. :smokin:

isamelia · Jan 26, 2015

And the way he thanked his coaches in the kiss & cry while waiting for the SP scores.

caitie · Jan 26, 2015

Adam was so fantastic at Nationals, I was very nearly in tears over his long program! Congrats to him, and I hope he goes into Worlds with renewed confidence and as much attack as he had at Nationals.

arakwafan2006 · Jan 26, 2015

I actually could not be happier and more proud of him. I do not know him well but I have watched him train before. I got the sense he was a nice guy and a guy who just really so BADLY wanted to do well. He did at Nationals.

Great job Adam. Wake up smiling every day. You worked hard. You deserve to be happy. You gracious family deserves to be proud of you. Rafael should be proud. You will represent your country well. It was awesome watching you do your best. You ARE good enough.

sk9tingfan · Jan 26, 2015

isamelia said:
And the way he thanked his coaches in the kiss & cry while waiting for the SP scores.

And he finally has the right coaches.....

lala · Jan 26, 2015

His LP was spectacular!

DreamSkates · Jan 26, 2015

Amazing recovery, so glad he was able to come back and show us what he could do. Breathtaking skate. Saw it in person.

orbitz · Jan 26, 2015

I was very happy for Adam, but I have to say that emotionally I didn't feel anything for his LP; I wish he would've kept the Fawn one. I do prefer Adam's Nyah SP over the one earlier in the season, but it was kind of hard to not compare the footwork sequence against Kurt's. Still, Adam did a great job and wish that he can continue the momentum at 4CC and Worlds.

kwanette · Jan 27, 2015

To be in the arena to see that performance was a gift.

Marco · Jan 27, 2015

kwanette said:
To be in the arena to see that performance was a gift.

Coz it wasn't just that he (or Wagner) went clean, they skated confidently and inspiringly. Haven't seen that fire from him for a long time.

rosiekins · Jan 27, 2015

I am just over the moon about Adam's performances at Nationals. Confident, strong, gorgeous performances. It was just wonderful to see him live up to his potential.

care bear · Jan 27, 2015

His official website is updated now!
http://figureskatersonline.com/adamrippon/home/

Sylvia · Jan 27, 2015

Can people outside the U.S. view NBC's official video of his free skate that's posted on their site? http://www.nbcsports.com/olympic-sports/adam-rippon-turns-volume-pretty-program

Karpenko · Jan 27, 2015

Rafael needs to be cloned and shipped to a Mirai Nagasu near you.

Adam was excellent, the quad lutz attempt was also very admirable and a jump I think he could realistically get in his arsenal with a little bit more power. Hope he medals at worlds, why not. I'd have him silver to only Hanyu internationally with performances like that. He's grown into a very picturesque skater with excellent style, and he's showing a heap load of progress everywhere in his skating. Well done! :kickass:

Meoima · Jan 27, 2015

Yes, going for the 4lz at nationals and impress everyone even all the naysayers! Adam that's a great comeback!! Believe in yourself is the key!!

care bear · Jan 27, 2015

Sylvia said:
Can people outside the U.S. view NBC's official video of his free skate that's posted on their site? http://www.nbcsports.com/olympic-sports/adam-rippon-turns-volume-pretty-program

Yes!

DreamSkates · Jan 27, 2015

kwanette said:
To be in the arena to see that performance was a gift.

One of the few memorable performances I have ever seen and I've been watching skating a long time. By memorable I mean that I will remember it and rematch it over and over and enjoy it just as much. yes there were several great skating programs, but not all reach to my heart like that one did.

DreamSkates · Jan 27, 2015

Karpenko said:
Rafael needs to be cloned and shipped to a Mirai Nagasu near you.

Adam was excellent, the quad lutz attempt was also very admirable and a jump I think he could realistically get in his arsenal with a little bit more power. Hope he medals at worlds, why not. I'd have him silver to only Hanyu internationally with performances like that. He's grown into a very picturesque skater with excellent style, and he's showing a heap load of progress everywhere in his skating. Well done!

Not to mention he won the free skate! I didn't hear any comments on that, afterwards (I watched it live so maybe it was mentioned).

E.A. Week · Jan 27, 2015

DreamSkates said:
Not to mention he won the free skate! I didn't hear any comments on that, afterwards (I watched it live so maybe it was mentioned).

Yes, he did! A big step in the right direction for Adam. I don't think he's ever come close to winning the free at Nationals.

Skittl1321 · Jan 28, 2015

E.A. Week said:
Yes, he did! A big step in the right direction for Adam. I don't think he's ever come close to winning the free at Nationals.

If 2nd place is close to winning the free, he did come in 2nd (in both the short and the long) in 2012, when he won his other silver medal.

But Jeremy scored quite a bit higher than him in both.

kittyjake5 · Jan 28, 2015

kwanette said:
To be in the arena to see that performance was a gift.

So happy for you kwanette that you could be there to witness Adam's amazing skates live!

Marco · Jan 28, 2015

Karpenko said:
Rafael needs to be cloned and shipped to a Mirai Nagasu near you.

I remember not so long ago - maybe before the season starts? - that some people have been questioning the effectiveness of Arutunian as a coach as both Wagner and Rippon were struggling to break through technically. And here we are.

I guess it's the same with Buttle and Asada - he is slower but he makes it happen.

Coco · Jan 28, 2015

Actually, I am wondering who "Nadia" is. Ashley mentioned her as one of her coaches. I assume she's the blond lady who sat with them in the K&C.

Last year was such a disaster, I have to imagine that this year's success was, in part, a reaction to that.

orbitz · Jan 28, 2015

Who's the guy sitting with Adam in the K&C for the SP? And is the blond woman Arutunian's wife?

care bear · Jan 28, 2015

orbitz said:
Who's the guy sitting with Adam in the K&C for the SP? And is the blond woman Arutunian's wife?

His name is Denis Petrov, the lady is Nadia, I do not remeber her surname, both are assistante coaches. She is not Rafael´s wife.

Sylvia · Jan 28, 2015

orbitz said:
Who's the guy sitting with Adam in the K&C for the SP?

Denys Petrov, a new assistant coach of Adam's, I believe.

Coco said:
Actually, I am wondering who "Nadia" is.

And is the blond woman Arutunian's wife?

No, Nadia Kanaeva is Arutunian's longtime assistant - her competitive record: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadezda_Kanaeva
Arutunian's wife, Vera, was not in Greensboro.

LilJen · Jan 28, 2015

Laughing at this headline on IceNetwork. I guess it *would* be good news if Rippon streaked through the arena??

Brown holds off streaking Rippon to win U.S. crown
(Story about Brown winning the US title in spite of Rippon's amazing LP.)

snoopy · Jan 28, 2015

Out of curiosity, is this Raf's wife? Same name and location.

http://www.veraarts.com/aboutus.html

Skittl1321 · Jan 28, 2015

LilJen said:
Laughing at this headline on IceNetwork. I guess it *would* be good news if Rippon streaked through the arena??
Brown holds off streaking Rippon to win U.S. crown
(Story about Brown winning the US title in spite of Rippon's amazing LP.)

I honestly don't even understand that title.

But it does make it sound like Rippon did his skate sans-clothes.

skatesindreams · Jan 28, 2015

kwanette said:
To be in the arena to see that performance was a gift.

I was just about to post that.
I believe that you were the only person in the arena who was happier than I for Adam!

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