Toronto's Stephen Gogolev leads the Canadian figure skating championships after a stunning short program, scoring 99.60 points. The 21-year-old nailed two quad jumps and a triple axel, eyeing a spot in the Milan Cortina Olympics. Wesley Chiu is in second with 89.14, while reigning champion Roman Sadovsky fell to fourth. Free program tomorrow!
In a stunning performance, Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov clinched their second consecutive U.S. pairs title at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships with a score of 207.71. They become the first American duo to achieve back-to-back wins since 2014. Olympic eligibility remains uncertain for Efimova as citizenship awaits confirmation.
Amber Glenn captured her third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championship title in St. Louis, becoming the first woman since Michelle Kwan to achieve this feat. With a career-best score of 150.50, she outperformed world champion Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito in a spectacular showdown, securing Team USA's Olympic spots for Milano Cortina 2026.
Alysa Liu claimed the silver medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, showcasing a fresh artistic vision with a reimagined Lady Gaga program. The 20-year-old's dynamic performance highlighted her evolution since returning from retirement, solidifying her status as a leading contender for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier triumphed at the Canadian figure skating championships, leading the rhythm dance with a score of 93.11, a personal best. Their performance to RuPaul's "Supermodel" captivated the crowd in Gatineau. As they gear up for the Olympics, fierce competition follows with top contenders vying for Olympic slots.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates have etched their names in history by winning their seventh U.S. ice dance title at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, surpassing the previous record held by Meryl Davis and Charlie White. The Olympic gold medalists showcased an emotional performance, scoring 228.87 to claim victory.