Olyphil
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Philip Hersh. Former Olympic specialist of Chicago Tribune. Still freelancing. Covered 20 Olympics. www.globetrottingbyphiliphersh.com
About to cover my 38th @usfigureskating national championships. Never gets old (even if I have). Follow my stories on nbcsports.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
About to cover my 38th @usfigureskating national championships. Never gets old (even if I have). Follow my stories on nbcsports.com
Jason Brown just announced on IG that he has withdrawn from this week’s US Figure Skating Championships
January 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Jason Brown just announced on IG that he has withdrawn from this week’s US Figure Skating Championships
Today’s Clara: Purry Chrismukah 🎄🕎
December 25, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Today’s Clara: Purry Chrismukah 🎄🕎
From Skating Scores, here is a chart of most quad attempts in a program
December 7, 2024 at 9:16 PM
From Skating Scores, here is a chart of most quad attempts in a program
All 7 of Ilia Malinin’s quad attempts were penalized for under rotation issues as he finished second to Yuma Kagiyama of Japan in the free skate but still won a second straight GP Final gold medal. It’s unprecedented to attempt 7.
December 7, 2024 at 9:08 PM
All 7 of Ilia Malinin’s quad attempts were penalized for under rotation issues as he finished second to Yuma Kagiyama of Japan in the free skate but still won a second straight GP Final gold medal. It’s unprecedented to attempt 7.
Some video of Amber Glenn from practice today at Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France. No issues after twisting her back as she won the short Thursday. Free skate begins Saturday at 7:30 AM Eastern time. Watch on Peacock.
December 6, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Some video of Amber Glenn from practice today at Grand Prix Final in Grenoble, France. No issues after twisting her back as she won the short Thursday. Free skate begins Saturday at 7:30 AM Eastern time. Watch on Peacock.
Despite a tight, nervous performance with some flaws, Amber Glenn won the SP at the Grand Prix. Defending champion Kaori Sakamato fell in a ragged skate that left her fourth.
December 5, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Despite a tight, nervous performance with some flaws, Amber Glenn won the SP at the Grand Prix. Defending champion Kaori Sakamato fell in a ragged skate that left her fourth.
Quite the juxtaposition
November 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Quite the juxtaposition
Weather forecasts said pavement was too warm for any accumulation.
November 21, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Weather forecasts said pavement was too warm for any accumulation.