2021 U.S. Nationals: Senior Ladies - Free Skate

[msteach3]

Gracie goes down on jumps she could have saved. She doesn't seem to be enjoying this at all.

 

[elbkup]

Some very nice moves in that skate..
I think she’ s at that transition point ready to leave those errors behind. I like this program

 

[EdgeCall]

I am beginning to wonder if there is a way out of Gracie's troubles at all. The harder she tries the stiffer she gets.

 

[FlyingFeather]

It was better than other performances, so I'm happy.

 

[ManyCairns]

I hope for Gracie that she can find a way to enjoy competing. From training and practices and warmups, she can do these elements. Actually competing still seems to be the hangup, and it just seems like its mostly mental.

I think she's got to find a way to like putting herself out there in competition, rather than finding it something to endure. She clearly loves to skate, and loves to express herself -- please learn to like competitions, too, Gracie!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

This competition is reminding me of the NHK Trophy - falls everywhere. Hopefully the last few will be clean!

 

[Skatefan15]

Wasn’t near her best, but she didn’t give up! And she didn’t pop any jumps, I’m proud of her (it’s the small things)

 

[CellarDweller]

I hope that Gracie can find the joy in her skating soon.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

95.17, 4th

 

[moonvine]

I am beginning to wonder if there is a way out of Gracie's troubles at all. The harder she tries the stiffer she gets.

Hush. It’s a process.

 

[Lissy]

I really hope Gracie is having fun training. She deserves to be so happy!

 

[sworddance21]

It wasn't perfect at all, but every time Gracie competes, she gets better. I am so inspired by her and I'm definitely not ready to give up on her. Her goal is 2022 - she's got time.

 

[el henry]

I do like Gracie, but she did not seem happy, and not in a Hanna, OMG, this is getting worse, way, but just from the start. Your fans will love you even if you don't compete, just be happy

 

[NAOTMAA]

Half the jumps looked fine and then she failed to properly check out on the landing for some reason. Making a mistake when she didn't have to. That's what really sucks about it

 

[Jeanie19]

That is so sad. She's a beautiful skater with a lot of potential.

 

[Lissy]

This is so stupid but I am really happy that Gracie has a fun mask. I was getting really sick of such boring masks! If I were competing, I would have a mask that matches every dress!

 

[moonvine]

I hope that Gracie can find the joy in her skating soon.

She had it last year. Did you not see her? She needs the crowd

 

[Seven Sisters]

The folks on the screens behind Gracie win the sign game, no contest

 

[Weathergal]

So during the SP I thought Rena's dress reminded me of Samantha Cesario's "Carmen" dress. I was reading the program, and it mentions Samantha is one of her coaches. So maybe it was her dress, or at least a copy of it.

 

[Lissy]

The folks on the screens behind Gracie win the sign game, no contest

I think that was her sister!! SOOO sweet!