2021-2022 US Women's Figure Skating

[Sjs5572]

I think out of all the main contenders (Bradie, Karen, Mariah, and Amber) and the dark horses (Audrey Shin, Lindsay Thorngren, and Gracie(?)), there isn't any space for an outsider to breakthrough. I could be wrong though. I'd keep my eye on the dark horses and see if they get assigned a GP or JGP.

I would put Alysa in the main contender category. She's a two time National champion and her 3A is back in practice.

 

[ptvvibezz]

I would put Alysa in the main contender category. She's a two time National champion and her 3A is back in practice.

I think the heat is affecting my memory She's definitely one of the main contenders, especially if she can do the 3A in competition.

 

[frida80]

We’ll get some news about how skaters are doing after Broadmoor. Anyone know who’s participating?

 

[ptvvibezz]

I checked the Broadmoor's website to see if they had released a list of participants but they haven't yet. However, the Peggy Flemming Trophy has released its list of participants and it includes Alysa Liu, Audrey Shin, Bradie Tennell, and Karen Chen.

 

[moonvine]

Honestly, I feel like even considering Gracie a "wildcard" does more harm than good at this point. Anyone who thinks she has an outside chance of making the US podium is bound to end up disappointed. Even if she were to hit all her jumps and spins, the speed and transitions are no longer there and she's fallen way behind the top American women on those aspects. She shouldn't be burdened by her fans' expectations; she should just go out there and enjoy the process and the performances.

If there is something I have learned, it is “do not count Gracie out.” Everyone said she wouldn’t make it out of Regionals. She did, but did not make the tech minimums for Nationals. She missed them by quite a bit if I recall correctly. So then everyone was like “she won’t make top 4 at Sectionals and even if she does she won’t make the tech minimums.” She did and she did. Gracie is not going to Nationals to come in 12th. That’s not her reason for going and she’s not going to be happy with that.

 

[moonvine]

Remember there's always some unknown senior lady that breaks out in the olympic year and makes the team: who'll it be this time?

Unknown by us or unknown by normal people?

 

[macy]

how do we know for sure her 3A is back? i remember reading that a while ago, was there a video?

 

[StitchMonkey]

Unknown by us or unknown by normal people?

Well said

I knew who Bradie was pre-Broadmoor Open, she was not an unknown to me. But she sure was not someone i thought was going to the Olympics.

Unless there is some country swapping most of us have some idea of most of the ladies in the USA.. We are not going to have a "Who?" moment, with anyone more of a "I did not see that coming for her!"

I could see some skaters surprising us. I still love Starr Andrews and could see her having a Bradie like season - not likely but possible.

I am sure the season will be crazy... trying to figure out what unexpected thing to happen to expect to happen.

 

[jenaj]

Remember there's always some unknown senior lady that breaks out in the olympic year and makes the team: who'll it be this time?

That only happened once, that I recall.

 

[jenaj]

If there is something I have learned, it is “do not count Gracie out.” Everyone said she wouldn’t make it out of Regionals. She did, but did not make the tech minimums for Nationals. She missed them by quite a bit if I recall correctly. So then everyone was like “she won’t make top 4 at Sectionals and even if she does she won’t make the tech minimums.” She did and she did. Gracie is not going to Nationals to come in 12th. That’s not her reason for going and she’s not going to be happy with that.

I love Gracie but she has given us no reason to think she is a contender for the US Olympic team.

 

[jenaj]

I think the heat is affecting my memory She's definitely one of the main contenders, especially if she can do the 3A in competition.

Even if she doesn't have her 3A back, she's a main contender. She was only 2 points away from a silver medal at Nationals this year. She had one costly error that she doesn't usually make.

 

[LiamForeman]

I have a feeling Audrey Shin is going to make the team. I'm thinking Bradie, Alysa, and Audrey with Amber as first alternate.

 

[zounger]

I would have Mariah Bell in the mix too.

 

[Hooks1999]

how do we know for sure her 3A is back? i remember reading that a while ago, was there a video?

I heard that she mentioned she had it back in an Instagram Live a month or so ago. There's no video, so it's not proven, but her team doesn't really seem to put out many practice videos, so I'm not too worried.

 

[Amei]

I heard that she mentioned she had it back in an Instagram Live a month or so ago. There's no video, so it's not proven, but her team doesn't really seem to put out many practice videos, so I'm not too worried.

Well as always having a jump in practice is important, nailing it in competition is a whole different deal.

I would have Mariah Bell in the mix too.

Love Mariah's skating but she doesn't typically do well in high pressure situations

 

[AlysaLiuStan]

I heard that she mentioned she had it back in an Instagram Live a month or so ago. There's no video, so it's not proven, but her team doesn't really seem to put out many practice videos, so I'm not too worried.

There's no way she would lie about something like that lmao.

If she says she does then she does.

 

[macy]

I heard that she mentioned she had it back in an Instagram Live a month or so ago. There's no video, so it's not proven, but her team doesn't really seem to put out many practice videos, so I'm not too worried.

me neither, just curious to know where the news came from. she has no reason to lie about it.

 

[ptvvibezz]

I have a feeling Audrey Shin is going to make the team. I'm thinking Bradie, Alysa, and Audrey with Amber as first alternate.

Agreed! Ever since Skate America, she's been on my list of those to look for as dark horses for the Olympic team and to be one of the main US ladies this next quad. Hopefully, she's working on fixing her under rotations and becoming more consistent.

 

[Hooks1999]

There's no way she would lie about something like that lmao.

If she says she does then she does.

I agree completely. It would be pretty dumb for any skater to lie about having a move that they didn't, since they'll have to prove it in competition sooner or later.

 

[AlysaLiuStan]

Yes, and according to TSL she was doing program run throughs in Colorado with 8 triples including the triple axel.