2022 Olympics: Men's Free Skate

[draqq]

I would be surprised if Nathan chooses to go to Worlds. And it would allow Malinin to get some senior exposure on the world stage as the next US quad king.

 

[Alchamei]

Wait, Eurosport is not showing the whole ceremony?!

 

[moonvine]

I remember in 2018, as a fan even back then, I was actually kind of glad he lost because that meant 4 more years.

I don't anticipate ever seeing him skate competitively again, but damn Nathan.... it has been a wild ride.

He's backed off the retirement talk.

 

[kan01]

I would be surprised if Nathan chooses to go to Worlds. And it would allow Malinin to get some senior exposure on the world stage as the next US quad king.

Ilia will go anyway, it's Jason the first alternate.

 

[anonymoose_au]

And he's won how many OGM?

None.

But I looked him up on YouTube and he had surprising fun programs! He must have lost his fun at some point.

Let the Bing Dwen Dwen's be presented!! (I'm still wishing I could get one!)

 

[Wafflecakes]

He's backed off the retirement talk.

IDK. Maybe it is fan delusion.... but I feel like I know him.... and I feel like he is done.

 

[onyxrose81]

I would be surprised if Nathan chooses to go to Worlds. And it would allow Malinin to get some senior exposure on the world stage as the next US quad king.

Malinin is already slated for Worlds (if he gets his SP minimums). Jason would be the one to go, if Nathan pulls out.

 

[moonvine]

Does Nathan plan to retire after worlds?

He did, but backed off that talk, now who knows? Vincent had planned to retire after this year but also backed off that talk.

 

[sworddance21]

That was a heck of an event!!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Hey now Olly, someone DID beat Nathan Chen...

Vincent Zhou!

Vincent was indeed missed here, but everything crossed we'll see him at World's and he can have redemption too!

 

[Alchamei]

I love how Yuma and Shoma are confused on the podium

 

[Tinymavy15]

I want to see the medals not pandas! not I'm not crying? you're crying.

 

[YuBluByMe]

Uno really got it together in the past two years or so. I do believe this was the first time he beat Hanyu internationally.

 

[moonvine]

None.

But I looked him up on YouTube and he had surprising fun programs! He must have lost his fun at some point.

Let the Bing Dwen Dwen's be presented!! (I'm still wishing I could get one!)

They look like they are in little space suits, very appropriate. I want one too. Have you seen the life sized one? He was boogying at alpine skiing.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Congratulations to all medalists!
So happy for Shoma!

It does occur to me that yes, Yuzuru does have two Olympic gold medals, but now, Shoma also has two Olympic medals. (Not counting team)

 

[Tinymavy15]

I love how Yuma and Shoma are confused on the podium

Nathan missed the black and gold elegant costume memo

 

[Rikku]

Infamous German commentator. He's got his opinions and he ain't afraid to say 'em.

Reason why he's so hung up about the PCS is likely because he himself was known more for his, back then, B-mark rather than technical content.
"It's not artistic skating, it's jump skating. Three minutes of hardly any choreography, just getting from element to element"....no joke, Daniel. Skaters kinda need to arrange their programs differently to do 3-5 quads in four minutes than you had to in order to do your double axel 35 years ago.

Sorry. I just can't with that dude anymore, it's making me salty.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

For me the moment of the night was Boyang Jin. I burst into happy tears the moment I realized he was through all the jumps, what an amazing redemption (on home Olympic ice!!) after the rough times he's been through since PyeongChang.

 

[anonymoose_au]

I love how Yuma and Shoma are confused on the podium

Not sure about Yuma but that's standard operating procedure for Shoma

 

[LadyB]

Yeah, it was worth the early start. Cheers, guys, see ya soon!