2025 U S.Nationals Senior Women's Free Skate

[readernick]

I love Lindsay so much. To me, she has the best artistic potential of the younger skaters in the US. However, she just doesn't have any confidence in herself. Even her spins today were less impactful than usual. Poor thing....

 

[GGFan]

I love so many things about Lindsay's skating: the spins, the extension, etc. But the jumps are not improving. It's sad when talented skaters are taught unsustainable jump technique.

 

[auser]

Beautiful spins from Lindsay.

 

[sworddance21]

Am I the o my one who hates the I spin? I know they get points and show flexibility but they are UGLY.

 

[CellarDweller]

Ashley is saying that the judging panel is reviewing every jumping pass. They are really being harsh with her.

However, in my opinion, I think it was a lackluster skate for her. I think the harsh judging in the short demoralized her, and it showed in her performance.

 

[TontoK]

So hard to watch. I feel for her, and I applaud her for sticking it out at this competition.

 

[Jeanie19]

Lindsay. Pretty dress. This program is very nice. I can't stand how harsh she is being reviewed. I feel so bad for her.

 

[Minz]

Once again, they are hammering her.

 

[Janice4th]

Anyone know why Lindsey seems so sad? I heard she came to the rink upset yesterday even before the competition. And she just looks on the verge of tears tonight.

 

[YuBluByMe]

Aw, that was a rough skate. One day she’ll put it all together. Her SP is still one of my favorites. This LP isn’t a good program for her; she just looks uncomfortable with it.

 

[yelyoh]

I agree w Ashley. She is getting hosed by US judges. Not that different from international but they do seem to be undermining her confidence. Not fair. Mr Rice who was a pro dancer championed her early on so she does have something more that she's being given credit for. Lindsay go skate for another country. Worse scores than international judging.

 

[moonvine]

Oh my goddess. Do the judges just hate her for some reason? Treat everyone equally, if you can't, let someone else judge

 

[Minz]

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#10

Lindsey Thorngren | SC of New York

Age: 19 | Coaches: Julia Lautowa, Nina Petrenko, Roman Serov, Anna Zadorozhniuk
Music: "Movement" by Hozier; choreo by Sandra Bezic and David Wilson

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1. 3 Lutz q + 3 Toe (UR)
2. 3 Loop (step, downgrade)
3. 3 Flip (edge, fall)
4. Flying Sit Spin 2
5. Step Sequence 3
6. 3 Salchow x (2 ft, downgrade)
7. 2 Axel + 3 Toe (UR) + 2 Toe q x
8. Choreo Sequence
9. 3 Lutz (UR) + 2 Toe
10. 2 Axel x
11. Flying Change Combo Spin 4

TES: 45.93
PCS: 53.96
Deductions: 1.00

Total Segment Score: 98.89

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SP: 60.99
FS: 98.89

Total Event Score: 159.88

Okay, the judges were HARSH here...

 

[saine]

Anyone know why Lindsey seems so sad? I heard she came to the rink upset yesterday even before the competition. And she just looks on the verge of tears tonight.

She's had a rough season with the underrotations.

 

[labgoat]

Towards the end of this program her facial expression changed and she got mad and just decided to skate to and enjoy the music. I think she decided to just skate. That freedom is seen in her smile. She is not even interested in her scores right now. She may no longer be afraid of the judges after this.

 

[sworddance21]

I love Lindsay so much. To me, she has the best artistic potential of the younger skaters in the US. However, she just doesn't have any confidence in herself. Even her spins today were less impactful than usual. Poor thing....

I'm with Ashley. I just want to give her a hug.

 

[moonvine]

Anyone know why Lindsey seems so sad? I heard she came to the rink upset yesterday even before the competition. And she just looks on the verge of tears tonight.

She's looked like she was crying every time I saw her, I wondered if it was something weird to do with her makeup and the lights

 

[nickp91]

Really good fight back at the end of her FS for Lindsay Thorngren

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Once again, they are hammering her.

to be fair, though, a lot of the calls are deserved, those jumps were clearly under. I totally agree about the harsh judging in the short though. Since it's Nationals, I probably would have knocked off a few q's in this free skate, but that's putting band-aids on a bullet hole. I really hope she can come back stronger, and I'd love for her to keep this program for next season, as I think it has so much potential.

 

[Janice4th]

I agree w Ashley. She is getting hosed by US judges. Not that different from international but they do seem to be undermining her confidence. Not fair. Mr Rice who was a pro dancer championed her early on so she does have something more that she's being given credit for.

It wasn’t a great skate.