2026 World Figure Skating Championships | Women's Free Skate

[FlossieH]

Nina looks like she is in disbelief!

 

[elektra blue]

time for me to go. see you tomorrow, bring your sting lotion. love you all

 

[Seven Sisters]

girls can do everything boys can do right?

They sure can, especially when they are Amber Glenn

I wonder if this is it for her, whether she will continue.

 

[skatesofgold]

Precious moments with Kaori in the KC. Good on her. Nice that Mone and Nina got a medal I feel for Amber and Isabeau but I do think Isabeau needs something to set her apart. Amber just can't do it on the big stage it seems. Happy for Nina but she is one of those skaters in a huge group up for bronze - Ami, the other Nina, Lara, Amber, Isabeau,, Jia, I keep hearing the sp farewell song of Kaori and I am so sad but I also for some reason keep hearing it with Schizas. She has gone to the world championships like 6 or7 times? and still no top ten.

I think it would help if Isabeau could simply not leave points on the table with her spins and step sequences. That’s what I find most frustrating as her fan.

 

[Jammers]

It's obvious we need Alysa to hope to get back on the podium though Isabeau had another top 4 finish alysa's consistency is her greatest strength as a skater. Bradie is probably retiring and i feel like Isabeau is maxed out and Sarah needs work on a lot of things though she is also a good competitor. As for Amber it's like a movie where you know the ending but hope it changes but never does.

 

[skatedreamer]

Well, SHOOT.

I got a desperately needed call from our IT help desk just as Mone was starting. Missed both Mone and Kaori so will have to watch the replay. So sorry about Amber and Isabeau -- especially Amber -- but the results sound right.

 

[brens78]

Kaori going out as 4 time world champion is a fantastic thing to wake up to. Was out last night so didn’t get a chance to watch the final.

 

[nickp91]

my all time great ladies skaters (that I’ve been able to watch) its:

1. Michelle Kwan
2. Kaori Sakamoto
3. Yuna Kim

 

[snowflake]

Amazing that Belgium medals again without Loena. Didn't Belgium have three spots at worlds one season? Or at Euros?

 

[Mista Ekko]

Kaori cries so pretty

 

[skatedreamer]

my all time great ladies skaters (that I’ve been able to watch) its:

1. Michelle Kwan
2. Kaori Sakamoto
3. Yuna Kim

Right there with you!

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

Regarding spots... Japan got first + second + third ranks at just 13... Would it be a fourth spot?

Edit: and I can't even count! Yet I was sober as a camel...

 

[Jammers]

It's obvious we need Alysa to hope to get back on the podium though Isabeau had another top 4 finish alysa's consistency is her greatest strength as a skater. Bradie is probably retiring and i feel like Isabeau is maxed out and Sarah needs work on a lot of things though she is also a good competitor. As for Amber it's like a movie where you know the ending but hope it changes but never does.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Lol, half the pyros not working

Awww, Mark comparing Kaori to Michelle Kwan. I've been saying that since Milan!

 

[yuumagical]

They sure can, especially when they are Amber Glenn

I wonder if this is it for her, whether she will continue.

I really hope it's not the end for her...

 

[Jontor]

So...not a new record. But this competition turns out to be up there when it comes to # of women over 200 points.

1. 2019 - 10 women over 200 points
2. 2026 - 9
3. 2021 - 7
4. 2025 - 6
4. 2023 - 6
6. 2022 - 5
6. 2018 - 5
8. 2024 - 4

 

[checkcola]

Athletes wrapped in their flags on the ice will always give me the vibes

 

[CoyoteChris]

Oh great. Who ever provided the victory lap ceremony song lyrics has ruined me for life.
"We are drunk and out of control"

 

[CoyoteChris]

I wonder if one of our Japanese forum members could provide an interview with Kaori's coach?

 

[snowflake]

Lol, I guess I did! My dyslexia is such a creative blessing

Love it and saw your swedish cousin Hazel by the road when driving. Time for them to breed