Beginners Guide to Beijing 2022: Figure Skating

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  • Hi guys! A quick video to introduce newbies to who I believe are medal contenders and their story.
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  • @paolala
    @paolala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Links for all fancam's used are in the description box.

    • @alisona9941
      @alisona9941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      U have a very nice voice ❤️

    • @StewNWT
      @StewNWT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jason should NOT have been picked for the Olympic team. Ilya was robbed, he outskated Jason by 30 freaking points at nationals

  • @tutuMiyako
    @tutuMiyako 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1528

    "Honestly the only way she (Valieva) will not walk away being an olympic medalist is if something catastrophic happens."
    You said it my dear.

    • @rp-wn5or
      @rp-wn5or 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      👀👀👀

    • @huppdaddy2
      @huppdaddy2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Accurate AF

  • @mikaylasirovatka8910
    @mikaylasirovatka8910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1212

    that line about Valieva winning gold unless something catastrophic happens did NOT age well

    • @DaftPunkSkittle
      @DaftPunkSkittle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      cheat, and the rooster comes to roost

    • @Jude74
      @Jude74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Actually it aged like a fine wine, it downright patinated.

  • @dlriley22
    @dlriley22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    “The only way Kamila will not win this event is if something catastrophic happens”… you certainly weren’t wrong

  • @elroe327
    @elroe327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    I feel like Yuzu reminds me of Yuna in 2014 sochi. They both went to the games not because they have to but because they love their sport and wanted to finish proudly. Yuzu got nothing to prove anymore. He already got 2 gold medals so while other skaters are going to the Olympics to finally win a gold medal, the only reason he's going is to finally achieve his dream of landing a 4A. thats how you know he's in different league from the other skaters. He is so legendary that the only reason he's going to Beijing even after 2 consecutive gold medals is to land one jump while the other's are fighting for their life to win gold.

  • @hannahrahman3919
    @hannahrahman3919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1197

    Yuzu landing the quad axel at the olympics would be legendary. I hope he does!

    • @Xosidhe
      @Xosidhe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      He’ll give up his chance at gold if he does. He’s going to sub it in for a 15 pt jump he’s good at when his 4A is shaky at best and not worth much.

    • @pwetty4r4
      @pwetty4r4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      I'd rather him play it safe and secure the gold medal, than risk not landing the quad axle

    • @pwetty4r4
      @pwetty4r4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Klaudia J. he has never attempted the 4 axel against Nathen, this season was the first time he ever tried it in competition

    • @nondescriptbeing5944
      @nondescriptbeing5944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@pwetty4r4 even if he plays it safe, Nathan could still get gold. So I guess why not throw 4A

    • @ilfbforever7292
      @ilfbforever7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yuzu attempted in only one competition a 4A : at the JNats Dec 2021, he landed on both feet and it was downngraded to 3A minus deductions bc of the landing. I am rooting for Yuzu no matter what...

  • @luukje
    @luukje 2 ปีที่แล้ว +860

    no matter how good nathan is at jumping, yuzu's artistry is unmatched. i truly hope he gets another gold just to write that piece of history

    • @Vladi0310
      @Vladi0310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      However, Yuzuru lost all completions where he and Chen were competed since 2018

    • @angelwings7930
      @angelwings7930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Nathan is boring. I prefer the artistic skaters.

    • @preciousleighcarpio5280
      @preciousleighcarpio5280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Vladi0310 I think it's because he was challenging the quad axel, so there were changes in all of his jumps, not only in axel

    • @adre7806
      @adre7806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@angelwings7930 Stop living in 2017 🙄

    • @zozaazz8044
      @zozaazz8044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@angelwings7930 I agree, surely he can be admired for work ethic and discipline but all Nathan's programmes look the same to me, and there is no electricity like with Yuzuuu

  • @sarahcorbo3659
    @sarahcorbo3659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    I've been watching Sasha's skating programs and supporting her for the past 4 years, so naturally, I'll be rooting for her at these Olympics. I know it's highly unlikely for her to win gold, but I hope and pray that she has clean, solid performances, lands enough quads and gets on the podium. If that doesn't happen for her at Beijing, I'll be devastated and heartbroken for her.

    • @nicolinetorres8929
      @nicolinetorres8929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I hope so too! We know she has her faults in terms of technical and performance, but it would be so rewarding for her and for us fans to see her complete both programs with ease and stability. There's just something about her energy and overall vibe that's just fun to watch because she's such a wildcard

    • @sarahcorbo3659
      @sarahcorbo3659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@nicolinetorres8929 I definitely agree. She's a very unpredictable skater because whether she lands a quad or not, she's never afraid to take the risk of attempting it anyway. It's what makes her skating so exciting to watch as well because every time she does a qaud you can't help but hold your breath waiting to see whether or not she lands it. 😅

    • @nicolinetorres8929
      @nicolinetorres8929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@sarahcorbo3659 true! It's the adrenaline and anticipation that comes with watching her skate that makes it enjoyable. But of course, all the ladies are worthwhile to watch ❤️ olympics will surely be a bloodbath for figure skating

    • @kimcavagna2082
      @kimcavagna2082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m rooting for Sasha too

    • @user-xs7vi3wu1u
      @user-xs7vi3wu1u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      With her I feel like she is the only skater ever who is not at all defined by a medal. She is a legend already and forever, the skaters gain most of their income by promotion campaigns, she will is noticed by the big brands gold or not gold. To win would be absolutely amazing, but if she doesn't nothing change, she won't be any less of a legend.

  • @gelabuds9840
    @gelabuds9840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    3:07 "when something catastrophic happens" 👁️👄👁️ cues *Kamila doping scandal*

  • @BridgetRavens
    @BridgetRavens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Sasha and Kamila’s faces when they asked Anna that are so funny. They were truly like 😮 “oh no they didiiiint” (ask that question lol!) 5:15

  • @violetlindsayy
    @violetlindsayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    I can't wait to watch Sasha at the Olympics this year. She's going to be absolutely amazing! Good luck to her, ik she's gonna kill it like always.

  • @afnanmahamoud7082
    @afnanmahamoud7082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    not me waiting for your take on the Kamila doping scandal lmao

  • @chibisakura5371
    @chibisakura5371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Your video from 1 year ago "Beginners Guide to Team Tutberidze" was the first FS vid on youtube that got me invested in the storylines of figure skaters leading up to these Olympics. I've never watched the Winter Olympics live, but I'm so excited for this year's because I've been following the sport this past year thanks to your videos and FS youtube too. It's going to be awesome! : D I'm especially rooting for Yuzuru and Scherbakova to podium in the singles, and for everyone doing quads to skate clean!

    • @paolala
      @paolala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      it's still hard to believe i've had that effect on anyone since i barely got into fs in 2020. Hyped for this Olympics too!

  • @mariajesseannegloria3026
    @mariajesseannegloria3026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    I’m a little sad you didn’t mention the korean ladies Yelim Kim and Young You. The 3 Russians, the 3 Japanese, the 2 Koreans, the Belgian, and the Polish are the ones expected to make it to top 10. Young You, if she skates clean, is expected to score Higher than Wakaba Higuchi and Kaori Sakamoto because her programs are of higher Base Value and she isn’t so bad in terms of PCS as she is as a lyrical copy of Yuna Kim. Not to mention Jun Hwan Cha. He has a better chance to make top 5 ahead of Jason of USA or Mark of Russia. Then there is Daniel Grassl who could rank higher than Jason.

    • @Vladi0310
      @Vladi0310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      She is bias , obviously

    • @Unfiltered494
      @Unfiltered494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Honestly, I love Katia, but I don't really see her in top 10. I'm pretty sure she'll be beaten by at least one American due to their higher PCS. I would love if she did make the top 10 though!

    • @1chienandalou
      @1chienandalou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I don’t think Young You will score higher than the Japanese ladies (she could but not likely imo for a few reasons) but I think she can beat the Americans. JunHwan could finish in the top 5-7 depending on how the other men do.
      Overall, I don’t disagree that the Korean skaters should be in the discussion.

    • @ariannabinaghi5222
      @ariannabinaghi5222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Unfiltered494 Katia is more consistent than the US ladies and has higher base values I think. She might end up in top 10. It's going to be interesting

    • @alwa4735
      @alwa4735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I definitely agree that Korean ladies deserve to be mentioned and are likely to finish in the top 10.
      However, I disagree that Young is expected to score higher than clean Wakaba or Kaori. Her components are weaker than both of them (and Yuna). She has similar base value to Higuchi but her 3A is kind of telegraphed (Wakaba has better and bigger). Kaori's jumps are of better quality.

  • @jukozovits
    @jukozovits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Cheering for gabriella and guillaume!!!! They need this win. I was not aware that Mikhail Koliada tested positive and had to withdraw. This is soooo tragic :( poor guy. He's probably devastated.

    • @Anya33
      @Anya33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He did not have to withdraw. The federation made that decision for him. He is testing negative already and training

    • @user-wh8ws4zo8g
      @user-wh8ws4zo8g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Anya33 Judging by Mark's performance in the team tournament, the Federation did everything right: if they put Mikhail there (and coach Mishin would probably push through such a decision), then his sad experience of the OG-2018 could easily be repeated.

  • @carmenfa664
    @carmenfa664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    'the scores have got astronomically inflated...' *shows pic of D/S*

  • @blinkspyblackpink4613
    @blinkspyblackpink4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Trusova CHANGED female figure skating forever. She deserves at least a recognition for her contribution to the sport

  • @004SouL
    @004SouL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Paolaaaaa! This video is better than all the promotion that the Olympics have published on their social media.

    • @paolala
      @paolala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thank you❤❤

  • @yingyingseah3294
    @yingyingseah3294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Your breakdown on the disciplines in less than a minute is hilarious and amazing

  • @EM-rm2xh
    @EM-rm2xh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    If both Nathan and Yuzuru skate clean, I think the gold medal should go to Yuzuru. He's just a better overall skater, and quite frankly, it's sad that people think he should have to skate clean + do a quad axel in order to deserve the gold because scores in GOE and PCS are so overinflated nowadays.

    • @ashley-rl4ii
      @ashley-rl4ii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      agreed, yuzuru has a much more artsy feeling in his skating compared to nathan which is why he can captivate people and keep them watching

    • @pahoellyyy
      @pahoellyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Question is, will they both skate clean? Nathan has always been consistent but there's a chance that haunting memory of his 2018 Pyeongchang SP would suddenly kick in his mind at the critical moment again. As for Yuzu, I think his chances of skating a clean free with the 4A are close to zero. I really hope I am wrong.

    • @elroe327
      @elroe327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really hope they don't pull a sochi on him like they did with yuna. I hope he wins.

    • @mafer3127
      @mafer3127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This has aged like milk, yet there's still the free program to go, let's hope a miracle happens

    • @pahoellyyy
      @pahoellyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mafer3127 Tbh everyone's SP predictions aged like milk, because literally NO ONE, not even hardcore Chenthusiasts, expected Yuzu to not place top 3 in the SP.

  • @mirai2275
    @mirai2275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I'm honestly rooting for Trusova to get silver, and land all her jumps, though sadly I think it's unlikely that she will get gold. Her FS is my favourite of the season. Also, nothing against Nathan Chen, but I'm desperately hoping for Yuzu to pull one out of the bag and win another Olympic gold. I won't be upset if he doesn't land the quad axel though (however, it would be legendary if he did, imagine that omg).

  • @bm9504nb12
    @bm9504nb12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Korea also has stong contenders both in men and women. In the women field they definitely have more chance than the double jump specialist us team. I hope all the skaters will perform their best.

    • @ananana3288
      @ananana3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      yupp, and South korean skater has strongest musicality

    • @darkmatter5424
      @darkmatter5424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Meh. not really. Koreans skaters have been quite insignificant since Yuna.

    • @bm9504nb12
      @bm9504nb12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@darkmatter5424 Young You has 3A. I did not mean that in the ladies field a medal is very likely. But the video mentioned Belgium and USA, and I underlined that Korea is definitely among them.

    • @1chienandalou
      @1chienandalou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@darkmatter5424 Korean ladies aren’t likely to medal but they are at least as good as or even better than all the US ladies (and I’m from US). In men, Jun Hwan can finish ahead of all or some of US, Russia and possibly even Japan. Korean skaters should be in the conversation IMO.

    • @alwa4735
      @alwa4735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@1chienandalou They definitely should and it's major overlook but I doubt Junhwan has a chance against all 3 jpn men and Nathan (if they skate clean). Without Mikhail he can finish in the top 5 though (assuming everyone skates clean).

  • @wonu02
    @wonu02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I really hope Sasha proves everyone wrong again and skates clean

  • @figureskatingmess
    @figureskatingmess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I didn’t think I could be more excited for the Olympics, but… YOU MADE ME! 🔥🤩❤️

    • @paolala
      @paolala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yayy get excited!!

  • @Hithere-dl2cx
    @Hithere-dl2cx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    She has won every major international competition... Giving me Zhenya's vibes here.

    • @idamay4590
      @idamay4590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope not😭

    • @pahoellyyy
      @pahoellyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly I hope Sasha (Alina in this context?) wins

  • @darkmatter5424
    @darkmatter5424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    If Anna performs a flawless and inspired LP (with 3 quads) and Kamila makes one mistake, she can actually win gold. Sasha needs to land all her quads and not have any mistakes in the SP (she can ditch the 3A) for her to win gold but Kamila will have to make at least 1 mistake. If she doesn't make a single mistake in both programs, Kamila's gold is certain.

    • @gytisgytis5547
      @gytisgytis5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If Kamila will not make mistake she gonna break World Record not just win Gold medal. She World Record breaking level athlete.

    • @traceydaughtry9758
      @traceydaughtry9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Or Kamila can test positive for a banned substance and throw all of the theories into the toilet...

    • @darkmatter5424
      @darkmatter5424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@traceydaughtry9758 hahaha.
      It seems that Anna was indeed chosen by fortune to win. Haha. Poor Kamila, she was definitely used as a Cold War battlefield.

    • @yugiohlegend
      @yugiohlegend 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just thinking about this yesterday. Since Kamila and Anna matched each other in the short program, I can actually see Anna winning it all. Kamila is sadly under a lot of pressure and if she doesnt land a quad(s) and/or triple axel, Anna can win (although I want sasha to win! I hope she lands her 5 quads :D)

    • @gytisgytis5547
      @gytisgytis5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yugiohlegend It's impossible. Even if Kamila fall she will get more points. Because difficulty of Kamila program are almost 15 - 20 higher than Anna. If sasha lands 5 quads she will get Gold. But lets be realistic she will not. I hope Kamila gonna win. Why you may ask? Because if they gonna remove gold medal from her because of "doping" Anna or Trusova will win gold anyways.

  • @figureskatingmess
    @figureskatingmess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love the dramatic intro! 🔥 You manage to sum up figure skating in one minute👌🏻 Comparing it to the Hunger Games is honestly genius and the terrifying truth.

  • @kvakva78
    @kvakva78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    There is so much going on, so thank you for that rundown of everyone and everything. Really excited for the team event, even though it starts for me like at 4am. Pray for the quad queen🚀

  • @twilobaby6118
    @twilobaby6118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for this comprehensive review of Olympic skating events 2022! So well done, so engaging. You even built in Ms. Rona as a character, a villain, and a source of judgment that can serve as a possible factor in the outcome of all of this! You're a star and many thanks to your team.

  • @isabellaspina8174
    @isabellaspina8174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ive never been so ready for you to post a new video oh my god

  • @filip4900
    @filip4900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm not watching these Olympics for a number of reasons, EXCEPT figure skating. Just can't miss it.

  • @funsies7147
    @funsies7147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Sasha is actually 17! Anna is also 17.

    • @Griffw06
      @Griffw06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well, yes but in sports your age classification tends to be the age you turn by the end of the year. Idk if it’s like that for International figure skaters or not but that’s how a lot of sports work.

  • @Bri88888
    @Bri88888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These beginners guide videos have been helping my newfound interest in figure skating

  • @pamicx
    @pamicx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    as you were saying, Valieva will lose olympic gold only if smth catastrophic will happen. And it did..

  • @janechoy2073
    @janechoy2073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You had me at Miss Rona is swiping kids left and right like Pennywise.

    • @pieinside2345
      @pieinside2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ms. Rona really out here trying to be the main character in everyone's lives 🤣

  • @laila2935
    @laila2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Anyone here after the actual catastrophy?

  • @ivanaignatova5165
    @ivanaignatova5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    paola, your videos are brilliant!!! i can’t wait for the skating events and your content on them!!!

  • @annieg7090
    @annieg7090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such a great video!...informative and entertaining. :) I haven't been following figure skating the last couple of years. Useful update. Thank you.

  • @RedShoes29
    @RedShoes29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's shocking to see the size difference between the Japanese and Russian girls. The Japanese girls actually look.... normal? The Russians (except for Liza) look so fragile. Anna looks 12 not 18.

  • @Xolittlered96oX
    @Xolittlered96oX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a newbie this is exactly what I needed, thank you! so helpful understanding the sport more but especially the contenders

  • @schale8051
    @schale8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this amazing breakdown. Just what I needed to get hyped for the Olympic season ❤

  • @MarinaCadenza
    @MarinaCadenza ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched so many of ur videos in the last two days

  • @hanlitwin
    @hanlitwin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching this back is so insane...

  • @jukozovits
    @jukozovits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can't wait for your video of the Olympics. I'm freaking ouuuutttt with that hole doping scandal plot twist shit. Please upload something soon!!!

  • @paolabelan8211
    @paolabelan8211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hello! I found your channel just before the ice skating competition started, and I came back to this video to thank you so so much after watching and understanding for the first time in forever what the categories where, who was who, and what the team competition meant. I have enjoyed watching skating for ever but never understood so much as today (I watched many of your vids). Thank you again. Bug hugs from Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱

    • @paolala
      @paolala  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you and also thank you for watching!

  • @Serifinity
    @Serifinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are awesome, and I'm not even a fan of ice skating. So informative, professional and a relaxing tone to your voice, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @nyx6937
    @nyx6937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Your predictions were good! The only one you missed was the women's single, but there was no way to foresee what happened to Valieva. which caused her to self-destroy.
    I really wonder if she'll be there in 2026, she'll be 19 which is very old for Eteri's school of skating, sadly. I hope I'm proven wrong.

  • @lawrencegooden8359
    @lawrencegooden8359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3:08 you were right! 6:16 you were right again!

  • @Nickayz2
    @Nickayz2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:06 regarding Walijewa: "if something catastrophic happens". Turns out to become true, but not in the expected way.

  • @saradiaz3408
    @saradiaz3408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    3:05 'if something catastrophic happens' this did not age well...

  • @carolmiller5713
    @carolmiller5713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was excellent! I'm a litlte late watching it as we're a week in at this point. Very well presented to - love her voice & occasional laughs to keep it casual. Thank you!

  • @TwinFlameReconnections
    @TwinFlameReconnections 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this Video! I greatly appreciate your breakdown and analysis, I've watched for years, b ut somehow never understood it as well as just watching this one video. You have a great voice for voice over too!

  • @terryr.1243
    @terryr.1243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just provided me with one of the MOST ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE VIDOES on figure skating I saw "EVER" in a long-LONG-time' YOU-GO-GIRL (!!!!!!!!!!). Your insights were/"ARE" absolutely increadable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kittybrucknell
    @kittybrucknell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We need an update!!!

  • @KathyMaxLiz
    @KathyMaxLiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG you are awesome. Thank you for doing all these videos

  • @MiniSiil
    @MiniSiil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for this video since you mentioned it s few months ago. Loved it!❤

  • @alejandragutierrez6101
    @alejandragutierrez6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’m so exited for the Olympics!!! They are all amazing and it’s a dream to watch them perform.
    Plus I’m really looking forward to watch Donovan Carrillo’s performance :)

  • @katherineelisabeth4387
    @katherineelisabeth4387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this wonderful and accessible guide, you are the best

  • @rubyjacob4371
    @rubyjacob4371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for making this!!! I'm so excited to watch the Olympics with more context

  • @Vee_of_the_Weald
    @Vee_of_the_Weald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well, Paola, this was the best, clearest, and most fun introduction to/presentation of all the skating Olympians for 2022. I’m so glad I found you as I’m from generation Surya Bonali, Ekaterina Gordeeva/Sergei Grinkov, Pluschenko and Tessa and Scott and other… (yep! I’m _that_ old 😄)
    You touched on the fact that ice skaters from all 4 categories have come and gone faster and faster over the years. I only did 10 years of ballet and my body is a temple (i.e. a ruin) even though I wasn’t pushed that hard… so I can’t imagine the toll the physical demands, injuries and bullying by the coaches (let’s be real, here) will have on their bodies and souls. Big big hugs to those kids - they are so freaking young!! …What I was getting at is that I miss rooting for my heroes that I could follow for 6,8 or even 10 years. This discipline is loosing viewership because we don’t have time to fall in love with any of those kids and follow them from defeats to victories and/or come back against all odds. People need heroes and those kids need to be kids, not “single use” athletes.

  • @sarabenaquista4352
    @sarabenaquista4352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very awesome video, thanks for explaining!

  • @KateKabrinsky
    @KateKabrinsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your review format Queen 🙌

  • @randomnessnessnes
    @randomnessnessnes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I came to watch this back after the news today and it truly is the definition of "Photo taken seconds before disaster"

  • @ramyanisarkar4974
    @ramyanisarkar4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:21 dude Kamilla literally had a eyebrow raise on the odacity of the reporter asking Anna that, man just burn that reporter 😂

  • @kaneki4946
    @kaneki4946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is literally the most useful fs introduction video I have ever watched

  • @wayneflonders1830
    @wayneflonders1830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best in the world at this, great job!

  • @jukozovits
    @jukozovits 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just waiting for the video with comments of the team competition! Many surprises in Men's figure skating!!!! This is sooo awesome

  • @marika4836
    @marika4836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for making this video!

  • @veganbeth
    @veganbeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good overview! Thank you!

  • @Melissa-gy9dp
    @Melissa-gy9dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Miss ma’am I expect a video on the recent Kamila Valieva reports. I need emotional support rn 😭😭😭

    • @MiniSiil
      @MiniSiil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg same!!!!!

    • @MiniSiil
      @MiniSiil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've always hade a feeling the past year, even though Sasha hasn't won everything or won over Kamila that Sasha would come out on top at the Olympics and grab the gold. Call it a gut feeling?
      As Paola says, something catastrofic would have to happen for someone to beat Kamila. I always thought it would be something like Sasha has a clean skate on both programs, does 5 quads in free and nails her 3A, while Kamila stumbles on something and thus ends up with the silver medal. But this???????!!!!!
      I've read news articles that says Kamilas short program might be in jeopardy.... My heart cannot handle this!!!
      If Sasha wins this is soooo not how I thought this would go down!!!!! Like I am an emotional wreak right now!!!
      We need to see Kamila in the individual competition. I live for her Bolero program!!!

    • @becbec5878
      @becbec5878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MiniSiil I could do without Kamila tbh, let the other 2 girls shine

  • @soccorgirl36
    @soccorgirl36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the first time Ive been able to follow figure skating. Ive always wanted to. Im so excited 😭

    • @user-qd9tu5gq3s
      @user-qd9tu5gq3s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will not be disappointed! It's a wonderful sport :)

  • @kodi9479
    @kodi9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm so excited because I'm pretty sure the Womens skate is either the day after, or the day *of* my birthday-
    (Which includes my fav, Sasha. )

  • @marygl3853
    @marygl3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I am Russian and it is very interesting for me to watch foreign unbiased reviews, thank you.
    And yes, I also adore Boikova and Kozlovsky! They are so passionate!

  • @shirleymueller9456
    @shirleymueller9456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent commentary!

  • @mishimishix
    @mishimishix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, your commentary is superb!

  • @maricruz2730
    @maricruz2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    El estadio olímpico va a brillar como mil estrellas juntas tantos atletas del patinaje pelearán por la presea dorada como buenos guerreros portando con garra su bandera esperaron tanto por ello que seguramente tantos espectadores seguirán en los distintos medios de comunicación siguiendo sus ejecuciones es como si se bajara el telón y la magia de invierno de estos juegos olímpicos impactará con la participación de atletas de alta talla felicidades a todos ellos

  • @bridgetbinion8494
    @bridgetbinion8494 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kaori Sakamoto is adorable. I'm so glad she got a medal.

    • @bridgetbinion8494
      @bridgetbinion8494 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't like Mariah Bell after what she did to that Korean skater. Her total non apology made me think she did it on purpose.

  • @dorothynguyencavell9084
    @dorothynguyencavell9084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I stayed up so late last night just to watch Yuzu's heartbreaking SP! :-( It will take a lot for him to make up that point deficit since Nathan scored SO HIGH, so let's hope he can land that darned 4A. I was so excited to see Yuma's score in the SP, and if he skates his FP as well as he did in the team event I can definitely see him earning a silver medal!

  • @horselover84728
    @horselover84728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES thank you for this video!!!

  • @jesselund360
    @jesselund360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dang I'm a huge fan of your channel. You got me all over this women's figure skating telling all my friends lol

  • @katelyn3997
    @katelyn3997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Australia, thank you so much for this wonderful video. 💕

  • @MsPebbles2010
    @MsPebbles2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really hope that Shoma medals. What upsets me about him is he's a beautiful skater and his musicality is amazing but it seems like it only really shows during his gala skates. But I guess we will see. He seems like he's improved quite a bit since 2018, but so have all the others.

  • @melissadejesus8385
    @melissadejesus8385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was an amazing video. I started watching FS six months ago but with so many skaters is so easy to get confused. I’m so sad Team USA is not stepping up and at the same level as Russia and Japan but oh Well. Excellent video , thank you !

  • @bri-rc7by
    @bri-rc7by 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are an awesome, intelligent, witty commentator. Thanks for this video! I haven't followed figure skating in a while; so it was nice to just jump back in with your help. I got it. You're spot on!!

  • @kasfriend5555555555
    @kasfriend5555555555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You jinxed Kami saying nothing would get to her 😬

  • @ilfbforever7292
    @ilfbforever7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yuzu Yuzu Yuzu, please this man should win. He is literally living ice skating. 🙏💓🥺

  • @boffgabriela
    @boffgabriela 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for highlighting Sasha on this video

  • @jgq2881
    @jgq2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this informative video. Well done

  • @someone3187
    @someone3187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for putting this together. Very entertaining presentation. Well written and narrated! I had to laugh a few times. Said that, truly unpredictable Olympics thanks to COVID, injuries and a doping tragedy.

  • @lydwinaofschiedam2685
    @lydwinaofschiedam2685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting. Very helpful.

  • @Ju-rw1xl
    @Ju-rw1xl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    man all of this aged well poor kami

  • @lukestuff2546
    @lukestuff2546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I already know everything about figure skating but I'll watch anyways 🤣

  • @ebea211
    @ebea211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so excited

  • @cynthia1731
    @cynthia1731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for another great video. Olympics starting tomorrow 😆❤️❤️

  • @rr9729
    @rr9729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You vids keep getting better!

  • @geraldfrank1630
    @geraldfrank1630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a long time TH-camr Paola La comes in on top of the podium! 👌🙏👏

  • @mogumochi
    @mogumochi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy 20k!!

  • @andrewareva4605
    @andrewareva4605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3:08 If something catastrophic happens. Lol.

  • @marinani9351
    @marinani9351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very objective and thorough!good video

  • @zoecheng7350
    @zoecheng7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to you, Ms rona! That cracked me up.