2022 U.S. Championships: Senior Women's Short Program

[nickp91]

There's something very special about watching Starr Andrews skate to her own vocals

 

[momrk]

regardless of the score, that was a great skate

I'm not a superfan or anything, but to see that comeback was amazing. And she looked so happy.

I think any fan of the sport would be happy for her- and it was great to see her looking happy, agree

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

And a downgrade on the 3T... she's going to be quite low in the standings

 

[yelyoh]

Ahh Amber. Nerves nerves nerves dammit.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

First heartbreak of the night

 

[moonvine]

Oh Amber I’m sorry.

 

[Hyena]

Ugh. Amber. I will never get over just how great she could be.

 

[invisiblespiral]

Oh Amber...

 

[Dawn825]

And with no 3A and a popped double loop, Amber took herself out of contention.

She seems to know that

 

[ruffledgrouse]

No bb don't cry!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Oh poor Amber She got a level 4 on the step sequence, but alas...

There's crying in the Kiss and Cry.

The jazzy background music is in poor taste though, Rink DJ.

 

[kmw227]

Oh poor Amber I can’t imagine how heartbroken she must be

 

[mrrice]

No Matter what happens. Gracie's smile has made my evening. This is exactly the experience I had hoped for her. So glad the crowd showed her all that love.....

 

[lizardlass]

Gracie
I've been keeping myself quiet, hoping not to jinx anyone.
But I really want to say that Gracie made me cry.
I am watching Japanese broadcast, and both commenters, one of them are Akiko Suzuki, are also in tears.

I've always loved Akiko so very much.

 

[momrk]

Poor Amber, her face says it all

 

[soccerjc77]

Like I said before if Gracie make a top 2 here, can the USFS send her to get the minimal technical for the Olympic. It would be stupid to keep a jewel like her out of the olympic just because USFS didn't send her at any competition to get that technical minimal for the Olympic. I want Gracie to the olympic !

 

[Seven Sisters]

Gracie
I've been keeping myself quiet, hoping not to jinx anyone.
But I really want to say that Gracie made me cry.
I am watching Japanese broadcast, and both commenters, one of them are Akiko Suzuki, are also in tears.

Touching hearts the world over!

That’s what skating SHOULD do.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

 

[icybear]

All that 3a talk was really just talk. Amber went too safe and also decided to only do a 2 loop as well

 

[lizardlass]

UGH, Amber. I'm crushed for her.