These jumps aren't under review: The Bradie Tennell Cheer Thread!

[Vash01]

Another latest communication:

Bradie Tennell returns for U.S. Figure Skating Championships amid long injury battle

Bradie Tennell, the reigning U.S. figure skating champion, will compete for the first time this season at nationals, hoping for an Olympic spot.

olympics.nbcsports.com

That is great news!

 

[Sylvia]

I believe Bradie has a media call scheduled for late this afternoon and so we'll likely find out more about her status for Nationals.

Just tweeted: https://twitter.com/LynnRutherford/status/1475588729876226057

On teleconference Bradie Tennell said, "Training has been up and down but things are looking up." She is looking forward to competing in Nashville

"I don't like to give up on things," Tennell said. Added she definitely plans to continue her competitive career next season.

ETA that she also said she intends to compete both next season and beyond. “No end in sight,” she said, with a laugh. https://twitter.com/olyphil/status/1475591525270708229

@marysy posted a link to Bradie's recent radio interview earlier in this thread and the link, along with a clip, was tweeted by the interviewer on 12/22/21: https://twitter.com/WGNRadio/status/1473741138096009228

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Really glad she’s planning on competing next season as well

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Fingers crossed, get it girl!!!!

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[Sylvia]

^^^ Entry list is dated Oct. 14 - I hope Bradie will be able to make her season debut in her current training rink in Nice.

ETA that Bradie is training in Breda, Netherlands right now, according to her latest IG story.

Phil Hersh's article based on his "lengthy phone and text interview" with Bradie (Sept. 2, 2022):

Figure skating champion Bradie Tennell, a competitive 'shark,' making her comeback in new waters

A year after losing her chance to skate in another Olympics, Bradie Tennell speaks for the first time about her “honestly traumatic experience.”

olympics.nbcsports.com

 

[cholla]

Interview with Bradie Tennell @ Skate Info Glace (in English)

 

[DreamSkates]

Interview with Bradie Tennell @ Skate Info Glace (in English)

Interesting interview. I get now why she’s skating to Vivaldi -Four Seasons? Except for me, addressing climate change as a figure skating program is a stretch. But I hope has a better outcome in Finland. I’m sure she’s hard at work with tha goal.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Kudos to Bradie coming in first place in the short program at Golden spin. Just under 70 points. After her first two Grand Prix championships in the past couple of weeks what a huge step up for her coming back from this injury.

 

[Sylvia]

Nobody posted in this thread after Bradie medaled at Golden Spin?!

Benoit Richaud's post & photos (Dec. 14, 2022): https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKEb9FI8Bj/

S I L V E R
This is Bradie´s first international medal in over 2 seasons, iam so proud of her.
The most important step is the first one.

Includes practice clips of a 3F & 3Lz+3T.

Bradie's latest Instagram story (Richaud's too) show that they are at the Skating Club of Boston now.
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[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Major props to Bradie for just being out of first place at the US national short program by .02 points

her first two competitions in the Grand Prix were not great, but I expected them to be not great. First time on that type of ice in two years. But a couple months later here at the national she looks in her prior form. I think she skates with even more speed than ever before and her presentation has definitely improved. I can actually see her becoming national champion again and that is amazing

 

[DreamSkates]

Major props to Bradie for just being out of first place at the US national short program by .02 points

Absolutely! I’m excited for her to reach this level again in her SP after so long with injuries of unknown origin. Wishing her the best result in her LP.

 

[alexikeguchi]

Major props to Bradie for just being out of first place at the US national short program by .02 points

her first two competitions in the Grand Prix were not great, but I expected them to be not great. First time on that type of ice in two years. But a couple months later here at the national she looks in her prior form. I think she skates with even more speed than ever before and her presentation has definitely improved. I can actually see her becoming national champion again and that is amazing

But for losing major levels on spins, usually a strong point, she would have been in first by several points. I hope she can follow up with a great FS.

 

[LilJen]

She looked so solid. Faster, better carriage than Levito, who was overscored in the SP.

 

[DreamSkates]

Tenacious Tennell wins silver! Congrats!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

After two year absence and not so great skates at the Grand Prix she comes back to win the national silver medal. Congratulations

 

[Fiero425]

After tso year absence and not so great skates at the Grand Prix she comes back to win the national silver medal. Congratulations

I guess I haven't been paying enough attn., but where are our US phenoms? Alysa Liu our last chance w/ that Triple Axel! To compete internationally, the envelope needed to be pushed & right now the only thing saving us is the ban of Russian skaters!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I guess I haven't been paying enough attn., but where are our US phenoms? Alysa Liu our last chance w/ that Triple Axel! To compete internationally, the envelope needed to be pushed & right now the only thing saving us is the ban of Russian skaters!

mind you this is a cheer thread

what do you mean last chance with the triple axle, one was just done literally one hour ago, Amber Glenn

This post of yours is better suited in a different thread

as you said if you’re not paying enough attention, better just not post stuff like this

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

Bradie's SP was my favorite performance out of the entire women's event. I didn't think she'd be able to make a comeback like she has. I'm impressed.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Bradie's SP was my favorite performance out of the entire women's event. I didn't think she'd be able to make a comeback like she has. I'm impressed.

The comeback was remarkable.

 

[coppertop1]

So happy to see Bradie finding her groove! Comebacks are never easy but Bradie is in her way

I guess I haven't been paying enough attn., but where are our US phenoms? Alysa Liu our last chance w/ that Triple Axel! To compete internationally, the envelope needed to be pushed & right now the only thing saving us is the ban of Russian skaters!

Why are you watching?

 

[text_skate]

I loved Bradie's SP. Saw it for the first time. For me it's one of the best programs this season. Enjoyed it by far the most. Like the FS too.

 

[Sylvia]

Fan Zone article by @Jayar before she competes at her first Worlds since 2021 (March 17, 2023):

Tennell Practices Patience in Advance of World Championships - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

It has been more than a year since Bradie Tennell ended her quest to compete in a second Olympic Games, surrendering to her body's call to step away from the ice

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

 

[Sylvia]

Skate Info Glace has published a transcript of Bradie's comments - Q&A with media after she had finished competing at Worlds in Saitama:

Interview Bradie Tennell

After a long absence due to an injury, American Bradie Tennell had a challenging 2022-2023 season. We met her with fellow journalists. How was your experience at Worlds after such an emotional season? Bradie: It felt great. My performance on the short program at Worlds was an improvement after...

www.skate-info-glace.com

Bradie's been back in the USA and attended a Taylor Swift concert recently when she was working on her new program(s) with Benoit Richaud in New Jersey.

 

[tennellicious]

Hi!

I hope there's a chance Bradie keeps her last season's short program. I think it was one of the best-choreographed and best-performed programs last season, and I would like to see it develop with Bradie back to full health.

As inspirational and passionate as her long program was, I would like to see a new program. I do not like voiceovers, but I trust Bradie and Benoit.

 

[skatfan]

Hi!

I hope there's a chance Bradie keeps her last season's short program. I think it was one of the best-choreographed and best-performed programs last season, and I would like to see it develop with Bradie back to full health.

As inspirational and passionate as her long program was, I would like to see a new program. I do not like voiceovers, but I trust Bradie and Benoit.

I hope she keeps the SP too, especially since she used it only in the 2nd half of the season.

 

[Sylvia]

Benoit Richaud shared a clip of Bradie skating (from when they worked together in New Jersey?): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuzt7EBIHc3/

On June 28 Bradie was assigned to Cup of China in Chongqing (#4) and NHK Trophy in Osaka (#6).

 

[karmena]

Wonderful music choice and she skates from the deeply inside. At least, the clip gave me this impression.

 

[DreamSkates]

Wonderful music choice and she skates from the deeply inside. At least, the clip gave me this impression.

Graceful movements. Wish she would point her toes. Other than that, love the artistry in her moves.

 

[tennellicious]

bradie music announcement WHEN

 

[Sylvia]

Bumping this thread up with very news posted by Bradie today (Nov. 14, 2023) on her Instagram:

Bradie is out for the season. Broke her ankle on a bracket.

Copying out Bradie's post for those who can't view:

Brackets - 1, Bradie - 0

Two weeks ago I had a little mishap while warming up my step sequence during training. I caught an edge on a bracket and managed to break my ankle in a funky fall. Despite the bad luck, timing, and falls, I’m in good spirits with an awesome support system helping me through this. Although I’ll miss this season, I’m on the mend and determined to come back stronger. Thanks for the support and hugs to everyone reaching out to check on me - I appreciate you all!