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Olyphil

@olyphil.bsky.social

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Philip Hersh. Former Olympic specialist of Chicago Tribune. Still freelancing. Covered 20 Olympics. www.globetrottingbyphiliphersh.com

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Her celebrity had already become so overwhelming Liu had asked her fans to give her some breathing room in an IG post this week.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

With no official announcement yet, Olympic champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the World Championships. You will see in this screenshot of entries on ISU website that Liu now listed as substitute and Sarah Everhardt moved into Liu's spot.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Ilia Malinin's agent, Ari Zakarian, just told me Malinin "will do" the World Championships March 26-29 in Prague. Malinin has won the last two world titles and was a huge favorite for Olympic gold but finished eighth, after being, in his words, "overwhelmed" by Olympic pressure.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

About to cover my 38th @usfigureskating national championships. Never gets old (even if I have). Follow my stories on nbcsports.com

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Jason Brown just announced on IG that he has withdrawn from this week’s US Figure Skating Championships

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Today’s Clara: Purry Chrismukah 🎄🕎

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

From Skating Scores, here is a chart of most quad attempts in a program

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

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.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

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.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

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.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Quite the juxtaposition

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Today's Clara: my first appearance on @bsky.app I'm hoping to see birds in the sky...next spring.

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Olyphil @olyphil.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Weather forecasts said pavement was too warm for any accumulation.

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