In an exciting crossover, professional figure skating athletes unveil their passion for Formula 1 racing, blending grace with speed. Featuring skate-themed performances like Mariia Pinchuk and Mykyta Pogorielov's Ferrari-inspired routine, discover how skaters draw parallels between these two exhilarating sports. Explore the thrill of the ice and track!
In a stunning performance, Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan leads the men's short program at the ISU CS Denis Ten Memorial with a score of 95.01, notably ahead of Georgia’s Nika Egadze (87.58) and Jason Brown from the USA (86.61). Shaidorov opened with a quadruple Lutz, triple toeloop combo, impressing spectators and judges alike. The men's free skate is scheduled for October 4.
In a major shift, two-time Japanese figure skating champion Kihira Rika is transitioning to ice dance, teaming up with Youth Olympic gold medallist Nishiyama Shingo. Aiming for her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, Kihira expressed gratitude for the support in her new journey. Stay tuned for updates on this promising partnership!
World silver medallist Mikhail Shaidorov kicks off the 2025 figure skating season at the Denis Ten Memorial in Almaty, facing fierce competitors Cha Junhwan and Jason Brown. The event features senior men’s and women’s singles and ice dance, competing from October 1-4. Live coverage available on the Denis Ten Forever YouTube channel.
Team USA is set for the Junior Grand Prix in Poland, with six talented hopefuls aiming for spots in the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final. Stars Sophie Joline von Felten, Caleb Farrington, and the pairs duo of Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lewer look to build momentum following strong earlier performances. The action unfolds October 1-4 at Hala Olivia.
Caleb Farrington shined at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Baku, Azerbaijan, clinching bronze in his debut. With standout performances, he earned personal bests and impressed with a quad jump and intricate sequences. U.S. skaters saw mixed results; Patrick Blackwell finished fourth. Discover the latest in junior figure skating!