Let's focus on the GOOD of this Olympic competition--share here!

[lopesgw]

Sadly, during this Olympic competition, we saw events in figure skating we never would have expected, things I'm sure we never want to see again. In particular, it was heart-breaking to watch the ROC coaching team's response to the top 3 young women's skaters and the interactions, or lack thereof, between the 3 skaters themselves ("Attitude reflect leadership, Captain - Remember the Titans I'm relieved to know those responsible are being scrutinized.

I decided the antidote for me would be to keep an eagle eye out for what examples of the best interactions between coaches and skaters and between skaters! We can turn the focus to the best aspects of the last 2 weeks' interactions--among ALL FS competitors and coaches ! I'll start with 4 that brought tears to my eyes courtesy of Team USA, and of course Yuzu:

1). Yuzuru Hanyu applauding Jason, and Yuma and Shoma joining in

2). Mariah Bell, quietly slipping in and out of the kiss and cry to hug and congratulate Alyssa Liu after her skate

3). An overcome, emotional Nathan Chen, reaching out to pat the arm of an even more overcome Rafael Arutyunyan

4). 1). Tracy AND Brian colliding with each other as they "skated with" Jason Brown and their compliments and hugs

r/FigureSkating - Wholesome moment - Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson while watching Jason Brown skate​

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YOUR TURN!!!! Let's replace those sad images with those of true sportsmanship, respect and support!

 

[lariko]

I am told that from the entire American contingent, Brown was the only one to applaud after Trusova’s skate. If so, he gets points for sportsmanship.

 

[dorispulaski]

Jason has always been like that.

I loved the way the top three pair teams behaved!!

And the way Ice Academy of Montreal kids adopted Alysa Liu and got her ready for her gala! It was so reminiscent of the birds and animals making the Disney Cinderella's outfit for the ball!

 

[TontoK]

I found a new pair team to follow.

Barquero and Zandron from Spain. I had never seen them before that I can remember, and I thought they were very impressive for a young and relatively newly formed team.

So, I've got my eye on them.

 

[Skater Boy]

I think it was nice to see the 3 favourites from Sochi finally win gold nathan, Sui and Han and PC. Though it was heartbreaking to see T and M miss gold in what could have gone either way the pure joy of their clean performance and the purity of it Bravo. Keegan Messings infectious joy and thrill of compeiing and representing Canada with the flag and his grin; and yes the three young Russian ladies competing with all the pressure of the world,, their nation and coach they came through with the WORSE being fourth Not too bad. Madi from Canada really showing promise,, Kaori and Wakaba doing so well, The top in pairs giving it and doing so well and clean;the Japanese men fighting til the end and even though it didnt lead to a medal Yuzuru doing it his way. PC skating sublimely as usual. SK fighting for that silver when it seemed injury and the Americans were going to beat them.

 

[el henry]

Donovan

Not only did he make the free skate, his skates have been viewed millions of times on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. He has single handedly expanded the popularity of figure skating in Latin America. A skater who has no hope of medaling at Worlds, or the Olympics, or at 4CC, has close to half a million IG followers. (when I started following him in 2017, I was so happy when he passed 20,000)

Proof that success at the Olympics is never just measured in medals.

 

[DreamSkates]

Chen at last, having his Olympic golden moment. Proud of all of the US skaters who gave a great effort to do their best. Happy for all the medal winners and their programs.

 

[anonymoose_au]

All the skaters at the Gala hanging around at the end with Bing Dwen Dwen. D'awwwww it looked like they were all having a blast!

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

Charlène and Marco reacting like this when they realised they were 5th:


Followed by Piper and Paul (who were probably disappointed in their own placement/at having a lift error) rushing over to hug and congratulate them:


Followed by Barbara gate-crashing G/F's interview with EuroSport Italia to hug them and tell them how happy she was!

In general, I loved seeing the camaraderie between all the skaters, the videos of them in the audience cheering on their teammates and other competitors, them rushing into the kiss and cry/green room to congratulate each other, all the funny and sweet photos on social media of skaters from various countries hanging out and having fun, on and off the ice.

 

[lopesgw]

Jason has always been like that.

I loved the way the top three pair teams behaved!!

And the way Ice Academy of Montreal kids adopted Alysa Liu and got her ready for her gala! It was so reminiscent of the birds and animals making the Disney Cinderella's outfit for the ball!

I'm going to try to check that out--had no idea--thanks!

 

[lopesgw]

Donovan

Not only did he make the free skate, his skates have been viewed millions of times on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. He has single handedly expanded the popularity of figure skating in Latin America. A skater who has no hope of medaling at Worlds, or the Olympics, or at 4CC, has close to half a million IG followers. (when I started following him in 2017, I was so happy when he passed 20,000)

Proof that success at the Olympics is never just measured in medals.

Agreed---Jason is proof of that, and it was wonderful to see some of the new guys on the block who are coming up like Donovan!

 

[lopesgw]

All the skaters at the Gala hanging around at the end with Bing Dwen Dwen. D'awwwww it looked like they were all having a blast!

Wasn't that just the best???!!! I cracked up over the athletes' interaction with that roly-poly--whoever was in there surely has some amazing memories!

 

[dorispulaski]

Alysa Liu Capped Off Her Olympic Dream With An Iconic Performance To Itzy’s “Loco”

Wrapping up a "dream" experience at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, figure skater Alysa Liu performed in the exhibition gala to "Loco" by the K-pop group Itzy.

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Here's the most complete story I have found about the genesis of Alyssa's program.

 

[lopesgw]

Charlène and Marco reacting like this when they realised they were 5th:
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Followed by Piper and Paul (who were probably disappointed in their own placement/at having a lift error) rushing over to hug and congratulate them:
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Followed by Barbara gate-crashing G/F's interview with EuroSport Italia to hug them and tell them how happy she was!

In general, I loved seeing the camaraderie between all the skaters, the videos of them in the audience cheering on their teammates and other competitors, them rushing into the kiss and cry/green room to congratulate each other, all the funny and sweet photos on social media of skaters from various countries hanging out and having fun, on and off the ice.

Me too--THAT'S the part that speaks Olympics to me--there were wonderful examples like Elana being hugged by her German competitor!!!

 

[lopesgw]

Jason has always been like that.

I loved the way the top three pair teams behaved!!

And the way Ice Academy of Montreal kids adopted Alysa Liu and got her ready for her gala! It was so reminiscent of the birds and animals making the Disney Cinderella's outfit for the ball!

Agreed! Agreed! And thank you---had not idea about Alysa but wasn't she just the most joyful skater?! I'll try to check out the gala story

 

[lopesgw]

Donovan

Not only did he make the free skate, his skates have been viewed millions of times on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. He has single handedly expanded the popularity of figure skating in Latin America. A skater who has no hope of medaling at Worlds, or the Olympics, or at 4CC, has close to half a million IG followers. (when I started following him in 2017, I was so happy when he passed 20,000)

Proof that success at the Olympics is never just measured in medals.

Jason is surely proof of that! And wasn't it great to see all the new guys on the block coming up??!!

 

[lopesgw]

I'm going to try to check that out--had no idea--thanks! It is SOOOOO great! THANK YOU for posting! Made my day!

 

[skylark]

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc.

Could not be more grateful to have lived out our Olympic dream. Never stop fighting for your dreams

https://www.instagram.com/icegirlash/

 

[lopesgw]

Wasn't that just the best???!!! I cracked up over the athletes' interaction with that roly-poly--whoever was in there surely has some amazing memories!

 

[lopesgw]