Figure Skating

[scarynikki12]

This is a lovely skate but I definitely prefer watching Kagiyama flirt with the judges and audience.

[Daisy]

3 minutes ago, Lady Whistleup said:

There's been scuttlebutt over the years that Orser only accepts students who are already super-strong technically. Canadian singles has been weak for years.

Ah. i see. well that's really a shame.  but it's his decision.  but it's really like "Toronto Trained. Toronto Trained. Trained by Canadians" and if you are a Canadian sitting at home it's like... well that's kinda.. odd..

[Enero]

Kagiyama is going to be way ahead of Shoma. Great skate!

[Lady Whistleup]

Yuma has the loveliest skating skills. 

[twoods]

Yay Yuma! I love when he poses in front of the judges.

Edited February 10, 2022 by twoods

[Chaser]

Nice job Jelly Bean!

[alexa]

This wait for Nathan is killing me!  Lol

[GeminiDancer]

That top is so fugly.

[HartofDixie]

Here we go

[irisheyes]

Alright, Nathan, bring it home. 

[Lady Whistleup]

Um ... Nathan's outfit is fugly. 

[Enero]

2 minutes ago, Daisy said:

Ah. i see. well that's really a shame.  but it's his decision.  but it's really like "Toronto Trained. Toronto Trained. Trained by Canadians" and if you are a Canadian sitting at home it's like... well that's kinda.. odd..

From what I’ve read about Brian’s training method he’s kind of hands off and leave it to his skaters to really manage their training. He’s there to advise and support, encourage but not really there to build a skater up from scratch.

Go Nathan! I know you got this!

[Daisy]

Holy Moses

[Hana Chan]

Just now, Avaleigh said:

I know the reasons why Jason isn't going to medal but by all rights he should be in first right now. He's the only one who had a solid program.

This has always been an issue with the way the scoring is calculated. the ISU was trying to take the arbitrariness that we sometimes saw and to reward skaters who were doing more difficult elements. They wanted to make the scoring more transparent. It is better than the old system, but we do find that a mediocre quad will outscore an exceptional triple.

I've sometimes wondered if the sport would do better to have a scoring system the way we have with gymnastics. That there is a maximum score for any specific element and then they just deduct for any flaws. But I do get why they want the flexibility for rewarding truly exceptional skating.

[Constant Viewer]

1 minute ago, GeminiDancer said:

That top is so fugly.

for some reason it makes me think of the old Star Trek uniforms

 

[KittenPokerCheater]

Aw, his dad was so adorable!  :) <3

[emmawoodhouse]

I'm so nervous!

[annzeepark914]

🙏🍀🤞 Nathan! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Edited February 10, 2022 by annzeepark914

[GeminiDancer]

Wouldn't it be a feat if Yuma sneaks in to win gold?

[Enero]

With that shirt what is supposed to be the theme of Nathan’s program? Or is there a theme? Lol

 

Edited February 10, 2022 by Enero

[KittenPokerCheater]

I caught a little smile.  I think he's having some fun out there.  

[GeminiDancer]

Just now, Enero said:

With that shirt what is supposed to be the theme of Nathan’s program?

He's Rocketman!

[Constant Viewer]

Just now, KittenPokerCheater said:

I caught a little smile.  I think he's having some fun out there.  

Oh he's definitely having fun! Good for him!

[Enero]

Congratulations Nathan! On winning your first OGM!!!

Edited February 10, 2022 by Enero

[Minneapple]

FUCK YES NATHAN!

[Hana Chan]

Just now, Constant Viewer said:

for some reason it makes me think of the old Star Trek uniforms

 

That is just what I was thinking.

I'm sorry, but Nathan is not a Tom Brady. In this quad he certainly has been the dominant skater, but I'm tired of the US commentators disregarding the legends like Pleshenko and Yuzuru who have spent many years at the top of the game. He's the king now, but there will a new king in a few years.

Can I say that I really hate this routine? I get why he's blowing the others out of the water, but I hate this program.

[Daisy]

I'm really glad Chen skated clean. Yay for my American friends 

[scarynikki12]

HO.LEE.SHIT!! NATHAAAAAAANNNN!!!

[Lady Whistleup]

GO NATHAN!

[irisheyes]

I think I’m watching a gold medal skate!

[emmawoodhouse]

I think that's enough. 

[iMonrey]

Well that wasn't as good as Chen's LP at Nationals but it was enough!

[GeminiDancer]

Just now, Hana Chan said:

That is just what I was thinking.

I'm sorry, but Nathan is not a Tom Brady. In this quad he certainly has been the dominant skater, but I'm tired of the US commentators disregarding the legends like Pleshenko and Yuzuru who have spent many years at the top of the game. He's the king now, but there will a new king in a few years.

Can I say that I really hate this routine? I get why he's blowing the others out of the water, but I hate this program.

I think his step sequence is awful and so try-hard.

[TexasGal]

Holy crap, I was so nervous!  Huzzah!!

[twoods]

Yay! He did amazing! 

[SophiaD]

(DELIGHTED PRIMAL SCREAM)

YAAAAAAAAAY, NATHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  YOU BROUGHT IT!

[BitterApple]

I think he's got it.

[choclatechip45]

Lets Go Nathan!

[OnePlusOne]

YES, NATHAN! Well deserved gold medal! Loved how he let loose during the step sequence/dance break at the end.

ETA - The only thing I would've loved more is if he'd skated to actual Elton John versions (or remixes) instead of the "Rocketman" soundtrack versions.

Edited February 10, 2022 by OnePlusOne

[Lady Whistleup]

I hate this program actually. But whatever, well deserved OGM. Congratulations Nathan!

Edited February 10, 2022 by Lady Whistleup

[Daisy]

Hearing Kurt Browning talk about Olympic Failures and how you learn from that always makes me cry because it just reminds me of Kurts Olympic crashes. he speaks from experience. 

[Chaser]

That is the most throw it on the wall skate I’ve seen from him. Not perfect but he put it all out there. He wanted that Gold and he took it. 

[emmawoodhouse]

218! That's insane!

[kittykat]

Fantastic skates from Nathan and Yuma.  Our boy is going gold and it’s a fucking BLOWOUT!

[KittenPokerCheater]

Hurray Nathan!  He had FUN out there.  

[CeeBeeGee]

YAAAAAAAAYYYYYY NATHAN!!!!!!!!!!

[gatopretoNYC]

So happy for Nathan & Jason!!

[Chaser]

Rocketman reminds me of Aliens. Didn’t love it at first but after all the Boleros, Hell Yeah Rocketman! 

[CherryMalotte]

YAY!!!!!  

I just wanted a clean skate, and for him to have some fun - the pressure he's been under I can't even imagine.  His smile during the program was everything.  Congrats to Nathan!

[SophiaD]

I am so impressed by Nathan's mental toughness.  His skating skills are brilliant, but the fact that he could withstand all of that pressure and skate last and skate BRILLIANTLY, well, that's just next-level.

Also, I'm delighted to see both he and Arutyunian savoring the moment.  They earned every second in my book.