Welcome to In The Element – the figure skating podcast where we break down and recap competitions in the figure skating world from the technicals to the drama f...
ATHLETE STORIES: Former US National Competitor Melinda Hu on Mental Health in Competitive Skating, Training for Nationals and Careers after Skating
Join us in diving into a trip down memory lane with our friend, former US Junior Nationals competitor and Wharton Class of 2020 graduate, Melinda Hu! Melinda talks to us about mental health in competitive figure skating, how skating has shaped her young adult life, and her career in tech as a product marketing manager at Microsoft. What better way to hear more about skating than with our hosts Emma, Sammy, and Cathy. Join us for the inside edge into all elements within the figure skating world.
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WHAT HAPPENED @ THE 2022 WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Mens, Ladies, Pairs, Ice Dance)
The 2022 Figure Skating World Championships crowned 4 new world champions last week: Shoma Uno, Kaori Sakamoto, Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, and Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron. Others also made history for their countries. Loena Hendrickx won Belgium’s first world figure skating medal, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won Japan’s first even world pairs medal. Listen in as we break down the competition!
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PODIUM PREDICTIONS: 2022 World Figure Skating Championships
The 2022 Figure Skating World Championships field this year feels unlike no other in recent history, with the ongoing devastation in Ukraine, complete absence of both Russia and China, and without Nathan Chen or Yuzuru Hanyu. Watch to hear our predictions for the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships in Montpellier, France.
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WHAT HAPPENED @ THE BEIJING 2022 LADIES FIGURE SKATING EVENT
Anna Sherbakova is the new 2022 Olympic champion! Alexandra (Sasha) Trusova landed 5 quads in her free program–the same number as Nathan Chen. Kaori Sakamoto captured the bronze medal with 2 strong skates. Plus discussions of performances by Kamila Valieva, Wakaba Higuchi, Young You, Alysa Liu, Loena Hendrickx, Mariah Bell, and Karen Chen. Watch to find out as we talk through the 2022 Beijing Olympics Ladies Event.
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WHAT HAPPENED @ THE BEIJING 2022 ICE DANCE FIGURE SKATING EVENT
French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron set 3 new world records to win the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov come back from two second place finishes behind the Americans in the Team Event to win the Silver medal. Meanwhile, Americans Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue go head to head with Madison Chock, and Evan Bates for the bronze. Watch to find out what we thought as we recap the Ice Dance Event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Welcome to In The Element – the figure skating podcast where we break down and recap competitions in the figure skating world from the technicals to the drama for both new skating fans and long-time skating nerds like us. Join hosts Emma, Sammy, and Cathy for the inside edge into all elements within the figure skating world.
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