Figure Skating

At the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, figure skaters are adopting emotional support plants, each with unique stories and names. From "Olympia" in crisis to "Dude," these athletes juggle nurturing plants while competing at high levels. Discover their plant-parenting successes, challenges, and everything plant-related amidst the ice rink excitement!

Canadian figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 42, fulfilling her Olympic dream at Milano Cortina 2026, scores 192.81 in the pairs event with partner Maxime Deschamps. Returning to competitive skating after a 16-year hiatus due to injury, Stellato's inspiring story captivates audiences. The duo aims for a higher finish despite challenges.

In a breathtaking display, Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi achieved a historic milestone by earning Japan's first Olympic title in pairs figure skating at the 2026 Winter Games. After a challenging short program, they delivered a stunning free skate, finishing with a score of 231.24. This victory marks Japan's first figure skating gold since Yuzuru Hanyu's 2018 triumph.

At the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano, gymnastics legend Simone Biles celebrated Japan’s Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi for their stunning pairs free skate, earning gold. Biles praised their "perfect" performance while sharing her thoughts on the pressure of championship victory. Enjoying Italy, she’s still on the hunt for the ultimate pizza!

Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava have etched their names in history by winning Georgia's first-ever medal at the Winter Olympics, securing silver in pairs figure skating at Milano Cortina 2026. The duo aims for greater heights, believing their monumental achievement is just the beginning for Georgian figure skating as they set sights on Olympic gold in future competitions.

Simone Biles reaches out to figure skater Ilia Malinin at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, emphasizing mental health support after he finished outside the medals. Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medallist herself, shared insights on coping with high expectations, aiming to validate Malinin's feelings and encouragement moving forward.