Predicting Olympic figure skating podiums ft. Nathan Chen, Kamila Valieva | THAT FIGURE SKATING SHOW

It's a little early, but we're going to predict the figure skating podiums at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. From the obvious guesses like Nathan Chen and Kamila Valieva to some we can debate on, take a listen and let us know your podium predictions in the comments.

0:00 (Early) predictions of the Olympic figure skating podiums
1:25 Men's podium ft. Nathan Chen, Yuzuru Hanyu
4:35 Women's podium ft. Kamila Valieva, Anna Shcherbakova
6:38 Pairs podium ft. Sui & Han, Mishina & Galliamov
10:00 Ice dance podium ft. Papadakis & Cizeron, Hubbell & Donohue
13:17 Team event podium ft. Russia, Japan, U.S.A

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[marywestmacott]

I'm suprised that Liza is being seriously considered for the team. Sasha will never give away her spot, even though she is injuired. She landed one quad in Vegas with an injured foot and she will land more at the nationals. There is too much at stake here.

[chrisjacobsen]

I love your podiums! I’ll be shocked if that dance podium happens, but happy!

[valeriepelnar]

You two are spot on for the men - however, I see the brilliant Yuma sneaking up on that podium as well :)

[sy]

This Olympic is NATHAN and KAMILA GAME IF BOTH SKATERS SKATE TO THEIR POTENTIAL, I THINK IT WILL BE HARD FOR ANYBODY TO BEAT THEIR SCORES.

[anhnguyenthingoc]

Man: I am Hanyu's fan here and hope he win (that would be fantastic). But let's be real. Nathan is so strong both mentally and physically. I think Yuzuru will win SP and Nathan will win LP and the all event. Yuma may be in the podium if some top skaters make mistakes.Woman: totally agree. Anna may win if Kamila messes up (like the way Nathan did in 2018). Pairs: I hope Sui - Han will win. They must not make any mistake. And know nothing about Dance.

[maryloureiff]

I definitely like your picks..especially the prediction for dance!! It is about time someone..or someones..make the case that S/K have been propped up!! ty! Love you guys!

[vickycui]

i think that the women's podium will have Valieva, Shcherbakova, and Trusova but maybe not in that order depending on Trusova and her quads.

[amma]

So fun and you know your stuff. Thanks guys!

[shmyshmys]

I think Yuma is more likely to make the podium than Vincent or Shoma. I'd even root for Yuma to be OGM but that's on Nathan's hands right now. My prediction for Pairs is pretty much same as yours. Ice dance I think H/D gonna end up 4th with S/K taking the silver (unfortunately lol). Women's I'd expect Kamila, Anna, and Tuk

[RED-cyig]

The most exciting competitions will be the pairs and ice dancing. My pick is Sui and Han for gold. The 2 - 4 places are between the 3 russian pairs who are so good any mistakes will change the standings. The ice dancing politics keep the suspense going for the top standings. The audience must watch the judges as much as the performances.

[lilaclita]

you guys are the best! <3 ty for making me smile today.

[noran]

The pair competition is ongoing now ... Love you guys !

[ronnieconner]

Good choices and agree with your picks. Pretty spot on, great job!

[emilymanhart]

I think most of your predictions are spot on. Ice Dance will be the tough one for Silver and Bronze. We can only hope the judging is fair. I expect to see Chock and Bates in the top 5, also LOVE the programs from Smart and Diaz as well. Lets just send the medals to IAM and let them fight over them!

[LimonMitZukerki]

I agree that bronze in the Team event is 'reserved' for Japan but they can even aim for the silver. JPN Women and Pairs can outskate the US contenders, their men will most likely outskate RU but not the US, however it is points not total performance score being summed, so it does not matter that Nathan wins by 100+ margin😬..it all comes down to how high among the 10 teams and in the FS -among the 5 - the lovely JPN dance team is placed. And if that difference for the US is enough to compensate for the [potential] ladies and pairs advantage JPN might have over them.

[thewaitisogre]

russia will be on the ice dance podium weather we like it or not. the judges seem to really like them and they are the most recent world champions.

[flotristval]

Trusova is the strongest in character. we saw that in the usa. she is the only way to get gold with a fracture. she will perform even in pain. She has a goal and she will go to the end. Good luck to her.

[mylesgarcia]

In the Ice Dance, it'll be: Gold - the French team. Silver - Sinitsina & Katsolopov. 3rd might be Hubbell & Donohue. Madison Hubbell gives off a very STIFF posture compared to the other ladies.

[pado_hyuck]

I am loving these lists! Got some things to add.
1.) DO NOT COUNT YUMA OUT! Although his Grand Prix competitions weren’t as competitive, I really think there is some star power in him. He is the reigning World silver medalist and he can be a dark horse.
2.) If Rika is back, healthy, and skates clean with her triple axel and quad sal, she can really disrupt this Russian sweep for the podium.
3.) I really think that Japan might take silver for the team event because we know that they are strong in men and women (no matter who are their representatives) but the addition to the pairs team triumphs the US that is pretty much relying on mens and ice dance.
4.) Kolyada is bringing back white crow!!! If he can bring the same magic that program had last season and even improve on it, I think he can be another contender
5.) for pairs and ice dance, I think these are going to be the most exciting. I think the top 2 for pairs are locked (don’t know positions but I would prefer Sui/Han) but that 3rd place spot is so interesting. For ice dance, the French team is a lock to win as long as they keep the magic. But 2nd and 3rd are a big mix, the Russian teams, the us teams, the Canadians, and THE ITALIAN TEAM~
Figure skating is so exciting right now. I am so excited for the Olympics!!!

[peacewillow]

hold up!!
"miss 'rona has decided to change outfits again"....
that is the most awesome line EVER!!! 💕
i WILL be using that!!! 🤗