2026 U.S.Nationals Senior Women Short Program

[Skatingcat]

So I guess the rink is no longer cursed- The women are no longer menning? (not sure if I'm using the term menning properly or not).

 

[auser]

Sarah seemed a bit freer in her expression tonight which was fun to see along with her execution.

 

[museksk8r]

That is the best Bradie has rotated that 3+3 combo all season long. I wouldn’t think it will get worse than a q if any call at all.

 

[labgoat]

Am I the only one who doesn't like this short program for Sarah?

I didn't like it from the first time I saw her skate it, and I still don't. She skated it well, but it's missing something for me. After memorable skates to it from Bourne & Kraatz and Jason Brown, you have to really bring it for this music. For me, Sarah doesn't bring it.

I like the program for her, it shows her off well. What I am still looking for her is her response to the joy of the dance. There is no gusto or joy YET just a driving force.

 

[CellarDweller]

Well done Bradie!!!

 

[Jeanie19]

Bradie. Pretty blue dress. Really good program and a good skate.

 

[SmileHappy34]

It is nice program
From bradie. For me a little funky landing jumps

 

[momrk]

Good skate for Bradie!

 

[CellarDweller]

I like the program for her, it shows her off well. What I am still looking for her is her response to the joy of the dance. There is no gusto or joy YET just a driving force.

Maybe that's what I'm missing. I don't get any joy or gusto, as you said.

 

[labgoat]

What Sarah lacks in expression is where Bradie's maturity shines. She is able to express what the music means to her. For Sarah she hasn't developed the ability to do both yet. It may maturity or the perspective of a life's journey. As I said earlier Tech Sarah > Bradie in cleanliness (Bradie has a career full of serious injuries) but in terms of self-expression Bradie>Sarah. With time and perspective Sarah will likely find she has something to say that is just as important to her as just technical ability. A skating career in some ways is a journey.

 

[moonvine]

I love Bradie. Hard to believe this is her last Nationals.

 

[Skatingcat]

Oh I loved this performance. I hope this puts her into first. I liked this better than riverdance.

 

[Minz]

#15

Bradie Tennell | SC of NY

Age: 27 | ISU SB: 65.55
Coaches: Benoît Richaud, Jeremy Allen, Roman Serov
Music: "Young and Beautiful" by Lana del Rey; choreo by Benoît Richaud

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1. 3 Lutz + 3 Toe q
2. 2 Axel
3. Layback Spin 4
4. 3 Loop x
5. Step Sequence 4
6. Flying Sit Spin 4
7. Change Combo Spin 4

TES: 36.27
PCS: 33.26
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 69.53

 

[momrk]

C'mon Alysa!

 

[tinlizzie]

I thought Bradie should be in first...

 

[lileychristie]

Oh interesting, I thought Bradie will go ahead of Sarah

 

[Minz]

Johnny complaining about favoritism in the scores

 

[readernick]

Ok. For once I agree with Johnny, that was not fair technical calling. If you don't call Sarah, you can't call Bradie.

 

[SmileHappy34]

I really like Bradie, but I don't think that blue dress is very flattering on her.

I think it washes her out with the white ice rink.
It axlovely outfit though

 

[ManyCairns]

Ooh, Weir just flat out stated Everhardt had more of an UR than Tennell but Everhardt got no call --