Skate to Milano Olympic Qualifier Event Recap

The final Olympic spots have officially been decided, the Russians have (sort of) returned, some of our favs punched their tickets, and the judges pulled some funny business at the Skate to Milano Cortina — aka Chinese Nebelhorn.

September 23, 2025

Chinese Nebelhorn, er, Skate to Milano Cortina

The (officially unaffiliated) return of the Russians. Many sighs of relief as some favorites lock their spots. And what’s an official Olympic-related event without some suspicious judging and unfair-feeling outcomes?

Chapters

0:00 — Intro
1:26 — Women’s Competition
25:01 — Ice Dance Competition
39:24 — Men’s Competition
53:03 — Pairs Competition
59:52 — Gold in our Hearts
1:01:05 — Outro

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