2022 U.S. Championships: Senior Women's Short Program

[el henry]

Lindsay just isn't soup yet for me. Jumps are there, but she really needs to up the rest of her performance. She does not merit the PCS earned by the other skaters. But she can work on it and get there.

She can learn from Alysa, whose commitment to the program, power and edges are so much better now, although maybe not tonight.

 

[bigsisjiejie]

This competition was much better than I expected. I do think Bradie's presence would have enhanced the mix, so sad she's lost the entire season.

Most gratifying: Not a single Moulin Rouge/Roxanne or Billie Eilish program!

 

[auser]

Very enjoyable Womens SP. Thank you and well done congrats to the skaters!

 

[soccerjc77]

Lindsay deserve to be 3rd place after the SP because she is the only reliable skater who has skate consistency all season clean triple/triple jump.

 

[Minz]

This has been quite the event!

 

[momrk]

what an enjoyable night of skating! Other than feeling so sad for Amber, it was good to see so many lovely, strong skates.

 

[yelyoh]

Lindsay deserve to be 3rd place after the SP.

One could make an argument for that for sure.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Very well skated comp overall, the only real outlier being Amber, sadly. Gracie being a moment that will not soon be forgotten, but I have to say my favorite overall— badass Karen Chen, proving once again that you can never, ever count her out

 

[TCAngel18]

I’m SO glad Gracie made the final flight! I think the results are correct, except maybe switching Isabeau and Lindsey. The top 3 all got slight gifts from the tech panel, but deserved to be the top 3, in that order. The free is gonna be a dogfight!

 

[Mauvedreamer]

Lindsay was great. Great jumper. I'd place this third, ahead of Liu, but I'm guessing they'll put her 4th.

Definitely would have Lindsay and Isabeau above Lui. Above Mariah as well.and Karen lol.

 

[rain]

NBC and USFSA have had all of their eggs in the Alyssa Liu basket for years. (remember all the talk of a future Olympic medalist back in 2019 or 2020?) She is a good skater but I don't think it is good to put all of that pressure on very young children.

Yeah, it's really unfortunate. I think she's got a lot going for her. She's obviously a competitor with great competition nerve (never underestimate how important a quality this is), but she was pushed way too heavily. For example, two years ago, Mariah Bell should have been the national champion. But the judges and federation were too busy trying to outdo the Russians at their juniors quad game.

 

[moonvine]

NBC and USFSA have had all of their eggs in the Alyssa Liu basket for years. (remember all the talk of a future Olympic medalist back in 2019 or 2020?) She is a good skater but I don't think it is good to put all of that pressure on very young children.

Me either and I’ve been saying that since that time. But people will do what they wish.

 

[Jammers]

Is Raf even coaching Mariah anymore? He couldn't be bothered to sit with Mariah?

 

[yelyoh]

Bring on the FS. Could this be the year Mariah gets her Nats title?

 

[kmw227]

I would've had Lindsay 3rd, Isabeau 4th, and Alysa 5th but oh well, it's very close between them so anything can happen tomorrow.

Still heartbroken for Amber though. I hope she can go out there and skate for herself tomorrow, she's got nothing to lose now as sad as it is.

 

[gsk8]

#LindsayThorngren - "There are things I could have done better, but I'm pretty happy for now and will focus on tomorrow. I want to perform my best and show everyone what I've been doing in training."

 

[el henry]

Mariah and Karen,

Bringing the actual skating to figure skating. My half hour venture into ladies was rewarded (and I will be sure to replay for Gracie. If only I'd started a few minutes earlier.

 

[yelyoh]

Is Raf even coaching Mariah anymore? He couldn't be bothered to sit with Mariah?

He was right next to her with Adam on the other side.

 

[jenaj]

Is that what their doing? I’m watching peacock. Is T&J being unbearably talkative or is it ok to watch?

Johnny was making me sick talking about the Russians’ great artistry/performance. Oh really? Who needs artistry when you have quads?

 

[moonvine]

Is Raf even coaching Mariah anymore? He couldn't be bothered to sit with Mariah?

He sat with her.