Recent content by clairecloutier

The quad loop was the last quad that Ilia landed in competition, and the one he has done the least overall, so yes I think it’s the hardest for him. He still often does a big smile or fist pump when he lands it. And I’d be surprised if he wasn’t planning to do quad Axel because he was...

A NYT profile of Deanna: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/style/deanna-stellato-dudek-skating-olympics-2026-age.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MFA.Vsne.V4kPhzyNWBxM&smid=tw-share

Yes. In the past year, Ilia had frequently mentioned in interviews his "perfect layout" of 7 quads and, ideally, wanting to do that at the Olympics.

Relatedly, if the ISU goes through with some version of the radical format changes they’re proposing, Ilia will also likely never again have the opportunity to present a 7-quad long program at the Olympics, even if he’s physically still in a good spot in 2030.

This is the last thing Amber needs right now. :scream: :angryfire

It's a bit sad, but I'm really glad Tomoki is ending on a good note. He truly sounds content with where he's at and what he accomplished this year. He upped his performance level and made a legitimate run at the Olympic team. In the end it didn't quite happen, but all you can do is try your...

So has Aleksandr Selevko been officially named to Estonia’s Olympic team?

Okay, I've ordered a copy. Thanks @AnnM!

I think it's a used copy. I'd prefer to buy new, if possible, to support Gabriella's sales in a small way!

Sorry if this was addressed before, but where can people in the U.S. purchase a new copy of the book? Amazon seems to have it on Kindle, but not in hard copy.

A thread with translated excerpts from Gabriella’s book, covering the time period when she and Cizeron began the comeback that led to their breakup: https://x.com/MaarineG11/status/2012892316730581045

A depressing thing I've realized lately is that bad ideas never really go away. You can push them down for a while, but inevitably, they always seem to resurface again. True everywhere, but especially at the ISU. :angryfire :scream: Hope someone in Lausanne checks out this Reddit thread for...

U.S. Figure Skating says they will announce the lineup for the Olympic team event tomorrow, Jan. 12. In their official Olympic team press release.

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i don’t think things are as set in pairs or dance as it might appear … I won’t be surprised if we see some surprises, lol. P.S. and there is the Worlds team selection to consider as well.