Zingas/Kolesnik Fan Thread - They Have “It”

[Sylvia]

Ty Steele's interview with them:

Ty Steele | They just delivered one of the cleanest skates of the Olympics… and many are saying they expect a very bright future for these two ice... | Instagram

429 likes, 24 comments - tysteelenews on February 18, 2026: "They just delivered one of the cleanest skates of the Olympics… and many are saying they expect a very bright future for these two ice...

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Ty Steele | Just caught up with Vadym Kolesnik and Emilea Zingas at the Olympic Village after a performance last week that had the world talking. On... | Instagram

802 likes, 14 comments - tysteelenews on February 17, 2026: "Just caught up with Vadym Kolesnik and Emilea Zingas at the Olympic Village after a performance last week that had the world talking. On...

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[Sylvia]

I didn't see this podcast interview posted in this thread - it was recorded in St. Louis before 4CC (uploaded on Feb. 8, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3mMMUQaoLU

In the next episode of Meet Team USA Figure Skating (Frozen Waters), a special mini-series from Unfiltered Waters, Katie [Hoff] sits down with Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, ice dance partners and 2026 Four Continents champions, fresh off a whirlwind stretch that changed their lives. Emilea and Vadym reflect on qualifying for the Olympics, the moment it finally felt real, and what it means to exhale after chasing a lifelong goal. They open up about partnership, trust, and why committing to mental training with a sports psychologist transformed both their skating and their relationship on and off the ice. Honest, joyful, and deeply connected, this conversation continues the heart of Frozen Waters—a closer look at the journeys, identities, and inner lives of Team USA figure skaters on the road to the Games.

 

[ice coverage]

Off-ice dance moves from Vadym:

Ty Steele | Are ice dancers all great dancers off the ice?? I asked our own Metro Detroit duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik. 🕺 | Instagram

14 likes, 1 comments - tysteelenews on February 19, 2026: "Are ice dancers all great dancers off the ice?? I asked our own Metro Detroit duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik. 🕺".

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[teraytan]

It feels like Emi and Vadym had the time of their lives in this Olympics. Emi's post has pics and vids from the Closing Ceremony, where she climbed unto Vadym's shoulders and got the best view. I don't think anyone could have asked for a better Olympic debut!

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[Tinycities]

Emi shared on TikTok today that Vadyms dad and some of Vadyms friends from Ukraine will be able to go see them at the world championships. That gofundme getting put to good use!

 

[Icetalavista]

So happy about his family going to worlds!

I read the list of dance entries. With GuiFab out, and if FearGib perform without error, I am expecting another 5th place finish. Which in the world of “wait your turn” is pretty good!

Am looking forward to seeing if the Golden Waltz separates wheat from chaff next season. I expect ZingKol to ace it.

 

[skatfan]

So happy about his family going to worlds!

I read the list of dance entries. With GuiFab out, and if FearGib perform without error, I am expecting another 5th place finish. Which in the world of “wait your turn” is pretty good!

Am looking forward to seeing if the Golden Waltz separates wheat from chaff next season. I expect ZingKol to ace it.

Other couples may bow out too. This is early days…

 

[Taso]

Other couples may bow out too. This is early days…

I just have such a hard time seeing Piper & Paul and Madi & Evan there.

I mean, I will miss them so much after watching them for 15 seasons it feels bizarre that they wouldn't be there.

And? Piper & Paul seemed so overjoyed with their Bronze (as was I!) and Madi & Evan so bitterly disappointed (totally understandably) it just is so hard to picture after that level of intensity coming back for what would probably be yet another silver and bronze. Incidentally they gave the 2 performances that gave me the most tears - Piper & Paul in the FD, and Madi & Evan in the gala.

How had I not seen "Once I Was Loved" before?

ETA: I watched Emilea & Vadym's FD again last night! It was just so impressive. Don't hang in there 4 years, Laurence & Guillaume, because you'll be in Madi & Evan's shoes I am sure at the end of the Olympics, and that's a tough spot...

 

[Rackon]

I just have such a hard time seeing Piper & Paul and Madi & Evan there.

I mean, I will miss them so much after watching them for 15 seasons it feels bizarre that they wouldn't be there.

And? Piper & Paul seemed so overjoyed with their Bronze (as was I!) and Madi & Evan so bitterly disappointed (totally understandably) it just is so hard to picture after that level of intensity coming back for what would probably be yet another silver and bronze. Incidentally they gave the 2 performances that gave me the most tears - Piper & Paul in the FD, and Madi & Evan in the gala.

How had I not seen "Once I Was Loved" before?

ETA: I watched Emilea & Vadym's FD again last night! It was just so impressive. Don't hang in there 4 years, Laurence & Guillaume, because you'll be in Madi & Evan's shoes I am sure at the end of the Olympics, and that's a tough spot...

I listened to Piper on a podcast yesterday and she said they’re definitely going to worlds.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Emi’s sister posted her vlog from the Olympics:

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[Taso]

I listened to Piper on a podcast yesterday and she said they’re definitely going to worlds.

Thanks for the info!

 

[teraytan]

Emi’s sister posted her vlog from the Olympics:

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They are coolest, most supportive family. Emi is really lucky to have them.