Zingas/Kolesnik Fan Thread - They Have “It”

[Icetalavista]

I read in a post on some thread (sorry can't find it) that the hope of one ZingKol fan is that the top five teams will retire. I wouldn't mind that at all! But my question is: has anyone heard anything about Fear & Gibson's plans re competition after 2026 Olympics and Worlds?

 

[aprilediv]

I read in a post on some thread (sorry can't find it) that the hope of one ZingKol fan is that the top five teams will retire. I wouldn't mind that at all! But my question is: has anyone heard anything about Fear & Gibson's plans re competition after 2026 Olympics and Worlds?

I am pretty sure Fear and Gibson will continue on. They are only 26/31 and seem healthy.

 

[Icetalavista]

I am pretty sure Fear and Gibson will continue on. They are only 26/31 and seem healthy.

Will be so interesting to see the 6th thru 8th places at Oly dance. I assume FbCiz, ChoBat, GuiFab, GilPoir and FearGib are top five but who knows? Dogfight below that!

 

[Tinycities]

Emi reposting starsonice’s post with . Guessing they’ll be on a few dates.

 

[Debbie S]

Emi reposting starsonice’s post with . Guessing they’ll be on a few dates.

Hopefully my show is one of them!

 

[aprilediv]

Emi reposting starsonice’s post with . Guessing they’ll be on a few dates.

I really hope that's the case. They'll be fabulous additions to the cast!

 

[Sylvia]

Ty Steele News tonight: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_62PyiG6Y/

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ETA:

Special send-off honors 2 Michigan skaters on their road to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV (Jan 26, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPNawjns7z4
A special send-off for two Michigan skaters headed to the world’s biggest stage, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Ty Steele joins us live with a very special night for some Olympic-bound ice dancers from Metro Detroit.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_-PmyAlYZ/

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[ice coverage]

Must-see homage to Wes Anderson from Emi and Vadym:

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They nailed it! I can't stop watching and laughing ...

 

[Sylvia]

"Greek City Times, is a leading media platform dedicated to promoting Hellenism and serving the global Greek diaspora and Philhellenes. With a focus on Greek news, culture, lifestyle, and events, it keeps readers connected to Greece and Cyprus" - 1/27/26 article:

Cypriot-American Ice Dancer Emilea Zingas Qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics with Team USA Greek City Times

Emilea Zingas, the 23-year-old Cypriot-American figure skater from Michigan, has earned her place on Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Paired with boyfriend and ice-dance partner Vadym Kolesnik, the duo claimed silver at the U.S. Championships and will make their Olympic...

greekcitytimes.com

 

[annie_mg]

If these two ever win a world medal I can see the Cypriot newspapers covering it. We never have any high-level athletes with very few exceptions, but we love to say that George Michael(the singer) was Cypriot, etc.

 

[teraytan]

Must-see homage to Wes Anderson from Emi and Vadym:

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They nailed it! I can't stop watching and laughing ...

OMG this is HILARIOUS! It's so very well done! Athletes often act awkward in ads, but I think they absolutely nailed it!

 

[ice coverage]

Ty Steele News tonight: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_62PyiG6Y/

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ETA:

Special send-off honors 2 Michigan skaters on their road to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV (Jan 26, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPNawjns7z4
A special send-off for two Michigan skaters headed to the world’s biggest stage, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Ty Steele joins us live with a very special night for some Olympic-bound ice dancers from Metro Detroit.

I'm glad that the prolific Ty Steele of WDIV will be traveling to Milan -- I look forward to more of his coverage of Emi and Vadym.

His third report on yesterday's Novi meet-and-greet has some previously unseen footage:

Olympic dreams take shape in Novi as Team USA Ice Dancers head to Italy​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAx5mAxcHA8 (2:46, published Jan 27)​

ETA:​

Us Weekly's Jan 27 follow-up on the GoFundMe for Vadym and his family:

Ice Dancer Vadym Kolesnik Shares Update After Raising $20K on GoFundMe

Team USA ice dancer Vadym Kolesnik thanks supporters after he raised $20,211 on GoFundMe to bring family from Ukraine to the 2026 Olympics

www.usmagazine.com

(No original reporting, but nice that a magazine/site is again bringing Vadym to the attention of their mainstream readers.)​