U.S.Women [#9]: Now That's What I'm F*@&%!$ Talking About!

Alysa was amazing, but holy hell, what a comeback from Amber. From 13th to 4th!!!! I can't wait to watch tonight's recap on NBC (I am, unfortunately, working right now and can't revel in my Olympic high until later, lol).

ETA: OK, she finished 5th. Still incredible. And she was third in the free skate. Wow.
 
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Willin said:
I knew Alysa could win gold, but I wasn't expecting it.

She truly is having THE most insane comeback in skating history.
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I've thought she could all season long and I was right there with Tara during Nats when she whispered under her breath that she thought Alysa could win the Olympics. I've had a very strong sense of destiny being fulfilled with her. She's come so far from that 13-year old who became the youngest US champion ever to now. I never would have expected it 7 years ago - the hype was too much. And then she went and did what no one could have ever expected, threw off the expectations and took control of her life. I love her journey to this destination so very much.
 
Congratulations to both Alysa and Amber, what spectacular sportswomen.

Our new Olympic champion Alysa with the same programs she used last year. Heck use them next year too.

Congratulations to Amber, who won the technical in the free skate and came in third overall in the free skate.

Her triple axel in both short and the free were whoppers, well over 10 points. In fact, in the free skate, I think she got +3 across the board.

I do hope all three go to the worlds, but I’m fine with whatever they do.

And Amber ….. could you please give us one more year lol 😬
 
Good Lord ….. it’s a good thing that the US women number eight thread is closed because I would’ve had a hell of a lot of crap to say. Never even went in that thread for the past two days, and just discovered some of the comments now.

If AG is a head case, I don’t know how you would explain 90% of the other worldwide women competing. Banish them to juniors? Force them to retire? Some of those comments were outrageous.

90% of all of her medals in the past two years are all Golds.
 
AngieNikodinovLove (ANL) said:
Good Lord ….. it’s a good thing that the US women number eight thread is closed because I would’ve had a hell of a lot of crap to say. Never even went in that thread for the past two days, and just discovered some of the comments now.

If AG is a head case, I don’t know how you would explain 90% of the other worldwide women competing. Banish them to juniors? Force them to retire? Some of those comments were outrageous.
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Amen
 
I am really impressed by Alysa. She seems to be a free spirit, but we should not forget that she has faced many challenges this season like anyone else: boot issues, abandoning the short program due to a problem with the musician, and redoing the free skate program.

I am so happy for Alysa.
 
AngieNikodinovLove (ANL) said:
Congratulations to both Alysa and Amber, what spectacular sportswomen.

Our new Olympic champion Alysa with the same programs she used last year. Heck use them next year too.

Congratulations to Amber, who won the technical in the free skate and came in third overall in the free skate.

Her triple axel in both short and the free were whoppers, well over 10 points. In fact, in the free skate, I think she got +3 across the board.

I do hope all three go to the worlds, but I’m fine with whatever they do.

And Amber ….. could you please give us one more year lol 😬
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I kinda hope all 3 go to worlds too. It'd be a crime if Amber never wins a world medal.
 
I really hope Alysa doesn't feel like she's done everything she set out to do and retires again she's just getting started. It may seem like she's been around forever but she's had only 3 seasons as a Senior internationally.
 
TalentedButHumble said:
WOW. What a joy to see someone in their power, in their joy.

As someone who gets nervous, I am fascinated by Alysa's mentality.
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Me, too. Peacock wasn't working for me earlier, so I couldn't watch it live and already knew that she had won when I watched her. I think I still was shaking more than she was. :lol:

It's not just that she doesn't get nervous. The big moments seem to elevate her performances. I've seen her skate that long program so many times, and I think this is the best she has ever performed it. And she did it at the Olympics.
 

Alysa Liu RAW: behind the scenes of a legendary gold medal moment in Milan​

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Take a behind the scenes trip with Alysa Liu from the moment her gold medal-winning free skate ended, through the score reveals, selfies, and a promise to br...
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This is very fun to watch. Alysa got censor beeping 7 times, lol
(I think you need to set VPN as US if you are not in the US to watch this)
 
Jammers said:
I really hope Alysa doesn't feel like she's done everything she set out to do and retires again she's just getting started. It may seem like she's been around forever but she's had only 3 seasons as a Senior internationally.
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She's said repeatedly that she doesn't care about the scores or medals. She just loves skating, and performing, and sharing her art. From all the interviews I've listened to I don't think she "set out to do" anything but enjoy it all.
 
Alilou said:
She's said repeatedly that she doesn't care about the scores or medals. She just loves skating, and performing, and sharing her art. From all the interviews I've listened to I don't think she "set out to do" anything but enjoy it all.
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This. This is why she wins. She wins because she just doesn't care about winning. The medal doesn't matter to her. She said in an interview yesterday after she won gold that even if she makes a mistake, it's still something. What I love is that the medal doesn't define her. She just wants to share her art with everyone. I loved how she said that she wants to make eye contact with the audience, even the ones high up. Her attitude is everything. She is a truly extraordinary person.
 
Just wanna add that I absolutely EFFIN' love the title of this thread!!

What boggles my mind is the fact that her seemingly external, noncompetitive, personal mindset is actually what makes her really competitive out there. She has all the technical skills, can present well, and can maintain this laser focus and calmness to combine the technical and the "artistic." I'm sure she knows she's in a major competitive setting going up against some equally talented ladies, but she doesn't dwell on that aspect to the point of any semblance of nerves taking over.

Your thoughts...
 
YukiNieve said:
Amber comforted Mone, who realized that she would be off the podium after Ami skated her free program.

Amber also comforted Kaori, who was crying, and told a cameraman to stop filming her.


Amber was also comforting Isabeau after her skate.
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Peacock showed this clip of Kaori crying...I wish they showed Amber shooing the cameramen away.

Your thoughts...
 
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