Chinese Nebelhorn Olympic Ice Dance Qualifier: Politics & a 0.23-Point Shock

22/09/2025 2h 3min Temporada 1 Episodio 14

Listen "Chinese Nebelhorn Olympic Ice Dance Qualifier: Politics & a 0.23-Point Shock"

Episode Synopsis

Ice Dance is supposed to be decided on the ice — but at the Olympic Qualifier, the real drama was happening on the judges’ panel.In this episode of Strictly Judging, we uncover the politics and backroom vote-trading that shaped who made it to the Games. From suspicious boosts to targeted takedowns, the numbers expose a system where national interests mattered more than clean edges and artistry.We’ll walk through how:🚨 Bias and alliances played out in both Rhythm and Free Dance🚨 Tiny margins — just fractions of a point — decided Olympic dreams🚨 The judging culture of “I’ll help you if you help me” undermines the sport we loveThis isn’t just about one event — it’s about how Ice Dance judging still operates in the shadows.🎧 Tune in for a no-filter breakdown of who gained, who lost, and why fans are right to be suspicious.📺 My Personal Results for the Ice Dance🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon — wherever you get your skating podcasts📲 Follow @StrictlyJudging on Instagram for updates and extras👍 Share, rate, or send it to someone already updating their Olympic podium predictions

More episodes of the podcast Strictly Judging: A Figure Skating Fan Podcast