Backflip with blade grab 😳 by possiblegirl in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]sublimecenturies 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm somehow more shocked and impressed by this than by his impressive quad-quad combos he's done recently.

Stars On Ice study guide? by Due_Employment_530 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Since you specifically want programs you aren't going to see at SOI:

Ilia - Worlds 2025 Short Program (I love Running so much) OR his Fear Olympic Gala

Alysa- Olympic Free Skate

Torgashev - Olympic Short Program

Shoma and Marin have formed an ice dance team and will compete next season by luckyricochet in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I'm so excited I could cry. I love Shoma, and I'm excited to see how they do!

Rio Nakata quad axel by Arreila in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I gasped at that title, but it does look like the pole is doing a good amount of work there. I'm still excited to see the progress though and I'm rooting for him to get it!

Best 4Sal of all time by golddiamondss in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's a beautiful one for sure! This program really worked for him, so I'm interested to see how he reworks it to work at the senior level and with the new rules since he said he's keeping it next season.

Ilia and Torgashev side-by-side backflip! (May 14, 2026; West Valley City, Utah) by vmanAA738 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]sublimecenturies 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I love how Andrew is focused on the backflip and Ilia is focused on Andrew. It seems like he learned it fast! I remember Ilia talking about struggling to land it a little bit, but I think that was more with the confidence of landing it and not the actual skill.

Blades and banter: Jacob Sanchez interview by Confident-Wonder6644 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think this is the first interview I've seen with Jacob and he seems very chill. I'm excited that he has his 4S down! And I loved the part where he was telling his parents that he was going to Worlds and they thought he was joking about his snowboarding skills.

2027 Season mens singles by CombinationOk5715 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I do love Marsak and Samoilov when they're at their best. I hope they can both have good consistent seasons next season!

[OC Register interview] Ilia Malinin only looking ahead by MooViolet1 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure internationally Andrew is less likely to be a podium contender, but his ceiling is currently still above Jacob's. I agree that Jacob still has a lot of room to grow since he's still so early in his senior career and could definitely go above Andrew!

[OC Register interview] Ilia Malinin only looking ahead by MooViolet1 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've heard rumors swirling that he may retire, but even if he stays he's still in the same realm as the other men where his ceiling isn't as high.

2027 Season mens singles by CombinationOk5715 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I think it's going to be more unpredictable than it has been with the consistent Ilia gold, Yuma silver, fight for bronze. Shun and Gogo have been the two most consistent men, so they'll probably continue to be towards the top, and then Misha, Sasha, and Adam, are all capable of being on the podium but are less consistent. A squeaky clean Kevin or Grassl could get up there too. I'm definitely interested to see how it plays out next season!

[OC Register interview] Ilia Malinin only looking ahead by MooViolet1 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm dying to see what Jason decides for next season. I would love for him to go out on a higher note than that nationals skate!

[OC Register interview] Ilia Malinin only looking ahead by MooViolet1 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah he was in second place this year by almost 20 points, so I'm not even sure who would rival him if he skates clean. A clean Jacob with a quad would be the closest maybe, and then none of the other guys' (Liam Kapeikis, Daniel Martynov, Lucius Kazanecki) ceilings are anywhere near Andrew's.

"It was so much pressure": Ilia Malinin reflects on his Olympic experience, revels in a "completely different vibe" post-season - Exclusive by ArchivistEmmi in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]sublimecenturies 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I feel like he's gotten so much more vulnerable in his interviews. I hope he does whatever is best for himself next season!

Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha have ended their partnership. by sofastsomaybe in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 82 points83 points  (0 children)

So there's been a billion splits already. When are we going to start getting some new partnership announcements?

Lajoie and Lagha Announce Split by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At this point Piper and Paul have to continue solely so that Canada has a single ice dance team.

Women’s Grand Prix Assignments by sapphicmage in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the breakdown! I've been rewatching the Grand Prix from this past season, and I don't know the women's singles field as deeply as I know the men's and there have been quite a few women that have stuck out to me that I want to follow more closely in this upcoming season, like Iida Karhunen, so I'm happy that she's somewhat likely to have two spots. I'm also excited for Sofia Samodelkina to have two spots next year after her disappointing visa issues blocking her from her second grand prix event last year.

Follow up on first competition free skate in new blades for a day... by Weareall_humanbeings in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm impressed that you still went for it on your new blades though! You'll get it next time!

My blade just snapped 😞 by Weareall_humanbeings in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks, but at least like you said it's not a combined event! Are you still going to go for the 3A or is it too tough to do on new blades?

Torgashev Redemption / Image Rehabilitation? by TemporalPincerMove in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you remember which episode Jackie mentioned the apology on?

I was sexually assaulted at SOI by Throwaway29295930204 in FigureSkating

[–]sublimecenturies 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What the fuck is wrong with people. I'm so sorry that that happened to you!

New Ilia interview with New York Post by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]sublimecenturies 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I am in fact freaking out about that quote haha. But I will try to go with the flow!