2026 Olympics Team Event: Men's Free Skate

[moonvine]

ALYSA LIU OLYMPIC CHAMPION!!

My Danny Olympic Champion! Amber Olympic Champion!

 

[YuBluByMe]

Shun pick up your head!

 

[discodisco]

Jackie said his steps and spins got level 2. Oh my heart...

That's fair. His spins were very, very weak today, and he does not carry anywhere near as much natural speed and flow across the ice as some of the others. However, I would go back and watch his skate because it was enjoyable, whereas I typically only go back and watch Ilia's winning skates because they're impressive, if that makes sense.

 

[Artemisa]

I'm sad because team georgia and japan

 

[Karoltyna]

they did

things I'm thinking right now...

 

[readernick]

Jackie said his steps and spins got level 2. Oh my heart...

The steps might just be exhaustion. But, spins constantly cost him so many points... Every comp I say the same thing... Shun work on your spins.

 

[Demandred]

Would Japan have won if the US pair had been fifth today?

 

[Jennyf]

Love all the Japanese skaters, but thrilled for the US team. All teams can hold their heads high, including Canada who came so close! Can’t wait for the individuals.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Well done USA!

Cranked it out by the skin of our teeth!

 

[Warwick360]

Isabeau doesn't look too thrilled for her teammates

Nah. She's been very cheerful through the event. Can't read too much into it.

Amber must be breathing a huge sigh of relief.

 

[bartlebooth]

Oh no poor Shun is crying. I hope his coach will be able to cheer him up.

 

[lariko]

Shun you are a hero anyway!

Let's hope Japan sees it the same way, because I bet their narrative will be Kagiyama beat Malinin, but Sato lost them gold.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Jackie said his steps and spins got level 2. Oh my heart...

Auch. But to be fair, it´s very important to get those levels at such high level, it´s point you can´t afford to lose and easy to prevent

 

[freedomlover]

they did

See and this is why I have been complaining about his PCS since NHK.

 

[Skating91]

Ilia's PCS should be more in line with Gogolev that made the difference.

 

[Ruthypegs]

Great skate from Rizzo so far; he is showing the cool composure that helped him to win the silver at Europeans last month.

He has a beautiful, soothing calmness to his skating. How he managed to skate like this under that pressure is beyond belief. Briliant!

 

[Minz]

#5

Shun Satō | TEAM JAPAN

Age: 22 | ISU SB: 194.02
Coaches: Tadao Kusaka, Keiko Asano
Music: The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky; choreo by Guillaume Cizeron

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1. 4 Lutz
2. 3 Axel + Euler + 3 Salchow
3. 4 Toe + 3 Toe
4. Flying Camel Spin 3
5. 4 Toe
6. 3 Axel + 2 Axel + SEQ x
7. 3 Loop x
8. 3 Lutz x
9. Change Sit Spin 4
10. Step Sequence 2
11. Choreo Sequence
12. Change Combo Spin 2V

TES: 106.49
PCS: 88.37
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 194.86

KEY: * = Popped Jump | SB = Season's Best | PB = Personal Best | WR = World Record | x = bonus

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Gutted for Shun and the whole Japanese team. They deserved to win.

And I'm not just saying that because I put them top of my predictions.

Oh, no. He's absolutely devastated! Bawling his eyes out.



CaroLiza_fan

 

[Ziotic]

Would Japan have won if the US pair had been fifth today?

Yes

 

[cocteautwin]

Japan silver but what a silver, gold in my heart, they all skated absolutesly best, fantastic. What a happy day!
Once JFS stops to save on ice dance it's over for the rest.