2021-2022 U.S. Men's Figure Skating

[el henry]

I looove that Nathan Jurassic Park commercial.

It is so completely and utterly random that it works.

 

[TontoK]

So Ilia is doing 4T4Lo combos now.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSjtXWqOSb/

This video is being highlighted by several noted figure skating accounts.

The technical trajectory over the past year is astonishing. Other elements - spins, footwork - also improving rapidly. Components also improving.

Lost in the hubbub of these recent combinations he's posted - he apparently has enough control over that 4T to add another 4T or an Eu-4S, or a 4Lp on the back end. It's not just one combo, he can control that 4T enough to do any one of three never-been-done jumping passes.

Lots of questions remain. How much remaining physical growth will come? Can he stay healthy and motivated? Will the pressure become too much?

But, there's no denying that he has the potential to dominate very very soon. Everything is just getting better with his skating.

 

[Tahuu]

Meanwhile we need to pray that Nathan tests negative and avoids being eaten by dinosaurs!!!

https://www.instagram.com/nathanwchen/tv/CZR5ahFBR7A/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Parasaurolophus is herbivorous. They probably won't "eat" him. And from Japanese twits Nathan had finished his practice so he must have passed the initial and daily covid tests. He is much safer in the Olympic loop than at his rink in Irvine.

 

[chuckm]

Lots of questions remain. How much remaining physical growth will come? Can he stay healthy and motivated? Will the pressure become too much?

Both his parents are small people. He seems to be slightly taller than his father already, but he probably won't grow to the height that Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev have.

 

[ice coverage]

Junior Worlds team has not been announced yet -- and World Junior Camp is only the second-highest-priority event (after 2022 Nats), per USFS JW selection procedures.

But FWIW, posted approx. forty min ago:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcpnYAFslo/ (Feb 1)​

(I suspect that as first alternate to Olympics, Ilia was excused from camp?)

 

[moonvine]

Meanwhile we need to pray that Nathan tests negative and avoids being eaten by dinosaurs!!!

https://www.instagram.com/nathanwchen/tv/CZR5ahFBR7A/?utm_medium=share_sheet

The dinosaurs appear to be afraid of him.

 

[moonvine]

Parasaurolophus is herbivorous. They probably won't "eat" him. And from Japanese twits Nathan had finished his practice so he must have passed the initial and daily covid tests. He is much safer in the Olympic loop than at his rink in Irvine.

What is the deal with the dinosaurs? I don’t get it.

 

[Apple1078]

What is the deal with the dinosaurs? I don’t get it.

Nathan's Jurassic ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOSf-34CAX4

 

[yelyoh]

Nathan's Jurassic ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOSf-34CAX4

That is fun but not sure what the point is. Nathan looks so cute there!!

 

[el henry]

What is the deal with the dinosaurs? I don’t get it.

It is an ad for the new Jurassic movie. Nathan is skating, dinosaurs are appearing, dinosaurs go away. My understanding is there are other commercials where the dinosaurs encounter Olympians.

And even though it makes zero sense, Nathan is as chill as chill can be.

 

[ramurphy2005]

Broussard, Malinin, and Kapeikis are the Junior Worlds team.

 

[Apple1078]

Junior Worlds team has not been announced yet -- and World Junior Camp is only the second-highest-priority event (after 2022 Nats), per USFS JW selection procedures.

But FWIW, posted approx. forty min ago:

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcpnYAFslo/ (Feb 1)​

(I suspect that as first alternate to Olympics, Ilia was excused from camp?)

Do we know why Will Annis didn't compete? I can't help being a little sad for Kai Kovar.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Broussard, Malinin, and Kapeikis are the Junior Worlds team.

I love this team! I do feel bad for Will but I adore Lucas's skating, Liam's 3A is a dream, and Ilia is Ilia. JWorlds this year might actually be more interesting than senior Worlds...

 

[Apple1078]

I love this team! I do feel bad for Will but I adore Lucas's skating, Liam's 3A is a dream, and Ilia is Ilia. JWorlds this year might actually be more interesting than senior Worlds...

Honestly yes, the men's event at worlds (post olympics) in Montpellier could be a complete splat fest again like in 2018.

 

[readernick]

Do we know why Will Annis didn't compete? I can't help being a little sad for Kai Kovar.

My question is the same. Is he injured?

 

[journalist101]

Vincent is out tonight for men's short program: https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1490707243779727367

 

[TontoK]

Vincent is out tonight for men's short program: https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1490707243779727367

Heartbreaking for him.

I get that he's not a fan favorite, but this kid worked his tail off for years for this moment. Gutted for him, praying for the rest.

 

[journalist101]

This video is just devastating: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZrh0jbgDYU/?utm_medium=copy_link

Hope he has a speedy recovery

 

[yuumagical]

Heartbreaking for him.

I get that he's not a fan favorite, but this kid worked his tail off for years for this moment. Gutted for him, praying for the rest.

He may not be a favorite of mine, but I have to agree with your sentiments. Seeing his work ethic in Las Vegas last year really taught me a lesson about the importance of hard work. I do hope he gets well soon and is consoled by the fact that he helped the US team get a silver medal.

 

[Skatingcat]

His video is devastating but so worth it to watch it to the end.

I want to give him hugs, and hope to see him at Worlds.