2017 U.S. Nationals Championship Ladies SP

[NAOTMAA]

64+ via Fancystats. That's impressive considering she has no solo jump credit. Yay Gracie. Progress.

64?

If you didn't know it was nationals before you do now!

 

[labgoat]

Think Gracie was terrified and took the wrong start pose. Surviving the combo gave her a boost, too bad she let fear get the best of her on the flip. Most expression at the end though. She let her frustration fuel her assassins tango footwork. Fifth or sixth I think.

 

[twirlingblades]

That stupid toe step thing into the flip probably isn't helping the popping issue

 

[Yatagarasu]

She should have changed it into a loop

Should have. I just don't get it.

 

[OS]

Well... it could be worse! Tight but at least she managed the 3.3 She still got chance in the FS

 

[Princessroja]

Well, she doubled the flip, but since she does that all the time, I'm pretty happy. And much more importantly, SHE looks happy. And calmer.

 

[Hyena]

I agree, this is progress for Gracie. I honestly hope she thinks so too.

 

[jaylee]

Well, it was great that she landed the 3lz/3T, but I thought Gracie did not perform at all. She was expressionless and emotionless (other than the fist clenching in triumph after the combo) and very little "tango" interpretation.

Shame about the 2F, she threw away a ton of points.

 

[SarahSynchro]

I swear to god, Gracie better not miss the Olympics because of that stupid flip. I can totally see it happening next year.

 

[Chemistry66]

Gracie's actually somewhat smiling in the Kiss and Cry.

PROGRESS <3

 

[Yatagarasu]

They all looked happier and relaxed, now that's a welcome change. And she's still in the running with that score.

 

[SarahSynchro]

Where's Frank's hat?

 

[twirlingblades]

she should change the flip to a loop

 

[desertskates]

Omg, I guessed 64.8!!! It's a tad generous. But it could have been way worse for Gracie.

 

[randomfan]

Gracie's actually somewhat smiling in the Kiss and Cry.

PROGRESS <3

Thought the same thing too.

 

[Tastetherainbow]

Lololol theskatinglesson tweets that Gracie did the flip every single time in the warmup only to falter in the actual program sigh BUT nice setup for the LP!

Oh lord not another I put a spell on you program

 

[Weathergal]

She should have changed it into a loop

Frustrating.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

She can still make the podium from 4th if she does what she did last year and has a great freeskate

...if.

 

[Lissy]

Meh...I wouldn't go that far.

Eh I still think she's gonna be fine. Now she has zero pressure and she's usually a good long program skater. Her winning the title is probably unlikely but she could fight for the podium. And honestly, I think Gracie just needs a top 5 finish here to gain some confidence and prepare herself for next season.

 

[SarahSynchro]

Oh god, I put a spell on you. Where's the mute button.