Beginners Guide to Beijing 2022: Figure Skating

[@paolala]

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

[@alisona9941]

U have a very nice voice ❤️

[@StewNWT]

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

[@mikaylasirovatka8910]

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

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

cheat, and the rooster comes to roost

[@Jude74]

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

[@tutuMiyako]

"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]

👀👀👀

[@huppdaddy2]

Accurate AF

[@dlriley22]

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

[@elroe327]

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]

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

[@Xosidhe]

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]

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

[@pwetty4r4]

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

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

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

[@Amelie8H]

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...

[@sarahcorbo3659]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@Doowhtucando]

I’m rooting for Sasha too

[@ВоробьёваАлиса-я4э]

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.

[@luukje]

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]

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

[@angelwings7930]

Nathan is boring. I prefer the artistic skaters.

[@preciousleigh2022]

@@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]

@@angelwings7930 Stop living in 2017 🙄

[@zozaazz8044]

@@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

[@violetlindsayy]

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.

[@chibisakura5371]

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]

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!

[@BridgetRavens]

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

[@gelabuds9840]

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

[@yingyingseah3294]

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

[@mariajesseannegloria3026]

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]

She is bias , obviously

[@Unfiltered494]

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]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@004SouL]

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

[@paolala]

thank you❤❤

[@jukozovits]

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]

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

[@СергейВолков-м3з]

@@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.

[@afnanmahamoud7082]

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

[@blinkspyblackpink4613]

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

[@twilobaby6118]

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.

[@bm9504nb12]

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]

yupp, and South korean skater has strongest musicality

[@darkmatter5424]

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

[@bm9504nb12]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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).

[@EM-rm2xh]

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]

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

[@turtlefeesh]

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]

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

[@mafer3127]

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

[@turtlefeesh]

@@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.

[@figureskatingmess]

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.

[@Bri88888]

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

[@kvakva78]

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🚀

[@isabellaspina8174]

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

[@darkmatter5424]

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]

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

[@traceydaughtry9758]

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

[@darkmatter5424]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@carmenfa664]

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

[@wonu02]

I really hope Sasha proves everyone wrong again and skates clean

[@michelleberthold6270]

So do I 💗💗💗

[@mirai2275]

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).

[@Hitthexa]

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

[@idamay4590]

I hope not😭

[@turtlefeesh]

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

[@paolabelan8211]

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]

thank you and also thank you for watching!

[@randomnessnessnes]

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

[@janechoy2073]

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

[@pieinside2345]

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

[@ivanaignatova5165]

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

[@filip4900]

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

[@alejandragutierrez6101]

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 :)

[@figureskatingmess]

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

[@paolala]

yayy get excited!!

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

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.

[@nyx6937]

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.

[@funsies7147]

Sasha is actually 17! Anna is also 17.

[@Griffw06]

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.

[@Xolittlered96oX]

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

[@ramyanisarkar4974]

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

[@MarinaCadenza]

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

[@RedShoes29]

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.

[@marygl3853]

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!

[@kodi9479]

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. )

[@michelleberthold6270]

My fav too

[@kodi9479]

@@michelleberthold6270 Easily :)

[@saradiaz3408]

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

[@Nickayz2]

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

[@dorothynguyencavell9084]

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!

[@bri-rc7by]

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!!

[@hanlitwin]

Watching this back is so insane...

[@carolmiller5713]

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!

[@Serifinity]

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 👍

[@terryr.1243]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jukozovits]

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!!!

[@maricruz2730]

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

[@augustxseven1190]

"honestly the only way she will not walk away being olympic gold medalist is if something catastrophic happens" if we only knew

[@annieg7090]

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.

[@lawrencegooden8359]

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

[@bridgetbinion8494]

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

[@bridgetbinion8494]

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.

[@jesselund360]

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

[@MsPebbles2010]

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.

[@Moongworl]

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

[@ЕвгенийВедерников-к1з]

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

[@Ju-rw1xl]

man all of this aged well poor kami

[@melissadejesus8385]

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 !

[@stephaniegunst9870]

Omg that video of Shoma waving after receiving his silver medal last Olympics is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@MonumentToSin]

5:25 Gotta admit, this is why I love Trusova. She's so fierce and dramatic. That face says, "Oooh, this is the tea!"

[@erilinapolly]

I'm so sorry for my comments consistency but as a Semenenko fangirl I want to congratulate you with finally getting his surname right 😂

[@erilinapolly]

Now it's time to learn how to pronounce KondraTYUk 😂😂

[@1chienandalou]

@@erilinapolly lol I know… I mean I don’t expect perfection, but didn’t it seem too short? Where did the t go?

[@pamicx]

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

[@schale8051]

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

[@sabrinatriesherbest2626]

Have I ever been invested with figure skating before? Not really. Am I practically binging your channel right now? Totally, yes. I really enjoy your videos and your take on the controversies, figure skating is wild.

[@someone3187]

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.

[@TwinFlameReconnections]

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!

[@boffgabriela]

thank you for highlighting Sasha on this video

[@lukestuff2546]

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

[@laila2935]

Anyone here after the actual catastrophy?

[@KathyMaxLiz]

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

[@marijeangalloway1560]

Too bad singles' figure skating has deteriorated into a jumping competition and no longer seems to reward artistry, expression, and beauty of line. Don't they have a limit to the number of jumps that are permitted in a single program? Seems like jumping is something kids can do best---hence 13-year-old champions--- but artistic presentation comes with maturity. Of course artistry and technical skills need to be combined, but just watching people jump over and over, no matter how many revolutions they turn, is ultimately pretty boring, and may account for some loss of interest in the sport (except for ice dancing, which has no jumps or throws, and continues to innovate in exciting ways). The Ladies' Competition in particular needs to change its name to the Girls' Ice Jumping Competition. They come in too young, briefly blaze like fireballs, then fizzle out by age 18 as new 15-yrar-old fireballs take their place. They don't really have long careers like they used to, and thus don't engage long-term public interest. Hooray for the 25-year-old---an actual WOMAN----- who is bravely bucking the trend! Watch Nancy Kerrigan back in 1994 at age 24 skate a stunningly beautiful, but still technically challenging medal-winning performance, when artistry and grace still meant something in figure skating.

[@kittybrucknell]

We need an update!!!

[@tameramares5785]

I want to thank the American Olympic figure skaters for representing us in such an honorable way. We are so proud of you for working so hard, following the rules and being clean. We respect you with so much pride!! Team USA!!....🇺🇸🖒🇺🇸🖒🇺🇸

[@jukozovits]

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

[@kaneki4946]

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

[@Melissa-gy9dp]

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

[@MiniSiil]

Omg same!!!!!

[@MiniSiil]

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]

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

[@geraldfrank1630]

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

[@traceydaughtry9758]

"If something catastrophic happens..." Like a failed drug test, that should have kept her out in the first place. I love the Olympics but I hate that countries and trainers are willing to throw these young people's whole life's work away to win. She 15 and from Russia. She probably had no choice plus probably didn't even know what she was taking. Her success will always be questionable now. Poor kid...

[@leslie6039]

My sentiments exactly, my heart goes out to her. The Failed Drug Test had a profound effect on ALL during this Olympics. This entire situation has rewritten the future of Ice Skating in the Olympics. Ironic that the same Heart medications broke a 15 yr olds Heart💔

[@holiday_jeeneewoo47]

Yuzuru Hanyu's Era will not end here. He will have his 3rd OGM and cement si GOAT status

[@rubyjacob4371]

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

[@Misslivan]

i'm sad that mikhail kolyada can't compete. would've loved to see those clean quads, especially his lutz

[@giga.s.o.p]

I'm sad /mygirl/ Isadora Williams will not be there this year, but at least we will get some sweet russian drama and beautiful skating from all the competitors :)

[@skateata1]

"for my friends who do not care at all" ahahah. I LOVE your commentary

[@kasfriend5555555555]

You jinxed Kami saying nothing would get to her 😬

[@ЕвгенийВедерников-к1з]

We in Russia adore Mark!) He skates of art. And at the same time fighting for every element. A very talented, modest and direct guy. Pay attention to him: he's worth it. Thanks for the video!

[@frannyb99]

3:03 well that aged well ;-;

[@andrewareva4605]

3:08 If something catastrophic happens. Lol.

[@zoefang4563]

Cannot wait for ladies' figure skating

[@MiniSiil]

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

[@skatingpolina]

Where are you? I really miss your videos and your "guys, guys, guys!!" With all the situation with yuzu with the hole on the ice and now the doping crisis about kamila valieva im freaking out 😫😫😫

[@wayneflonders1830]

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

[@queenredspecial]

GO YUZU!!!!!!! (I'm totally trembling for him. I want him to win so badly.) Also, am I the only one who loves Tarasova and Morozov?

[@a.giwdaj4623]

Love them too. 🌷♥️

[@mgl5216]

Love them too

[@onelasttenderplace]

Not at all, they're my fav pairs team!!

[@TheReneex]

Miss Rona?🤣 This has definitely been an unpredictable season. With so many of the top Russian ladies figure skaters falling prey to injury. I don't doubt that Kamila will be a shoe in for Olympic gold but then again, history has proven to us that the Olympic ice can also stunt a top contender's dream. Including Michelle Kwan and Evgenia Medeveda. Who were both top contender's during their heyday for obtaining Olympic gold until fate snuck in an offered their younger team mates a chance to steal the spot light away from them. As for the men, I really believe in my heart that Nathan Chen will walk away with gold. As Yuzuru suffered a major injury last season by attempting a triple axel.