All articles tagged with #figure skating
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The New York Times
Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, top U.S. pair skaters, performed well at the national championships but face eligibility issues due to Efimova's citizenship status, which could prevent them from competing in the Olympics unless resolved quickly.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
Alysa Liu, a talented American figure skater, made an impressive comeback to the sport after initially retiring at 16, now training independently with a new style and approach as she prepares for the Winter Olympics, aiming to inspire and evoke strong emotions in her audience.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
Alysa Liu, who retired from figure skating at 16, has made a remarkable comeback at age 20 and is now a favorite to win gold at the Winter Olympics, showcasing her artistic and athletic talents after a tumultuous career and personal growth.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by U.S. Figure Skating
The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships will take place in St. Louis from January 4-11, 2026, featuring competitions across various disciplines and levels, with live streaming available on Peacock and NBC, serving as a key event for Olympic team selection.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu made history for the U.S. by finishing first and second at the Cup of China, marking a significant achievement in Olympic season figure skating, with Glenn overcoming a deficit to win and both skaters showing resilience despite errors.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Alysa Liu leads the Cup of China after the first day of competition, overcoming early season issues and program changes, with notable performances from other skaters like Watanabe and Glenn. The event serves as a key Olympic qualifier, with top skaters vying for spots in the Grand Prix Final and potential Olympic medals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Amber Glenn made history by winning the Grand Prix Final, becoming the first U.S. women's singles figure skater to do so since 2010. Despite minor errors and physical discomfort, Glenn's performance, highlighted by her consistent triple Axel, secured her victory over Japan's top skaters. This win marks a significant achievement in her career, following a series of challenges, including injuries and illness. Fellow Americans Ilia Malinin and ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates also claimed titles, marking a successful event for the U.S. team.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
American figure skater Ilia Malinin won the men's World Figure Skating Championships with a performance set to the theme of the HBO series "Succession," featuring six quadruple jumps, including a quadruple axel, and earning him the nickname "Quad God." Despite not having watched the show, Malinin's dramatic routine to the moody string music of the "Succession" theme wowed the audience and judges, showcasing his exceptional skating skills and unique choice of music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Good Morning America
Ilia Malinin, 19, reflects on his historic victory at the World Figure Skating Championship, where he landed six quadruple jumps, including a quad axel, and achieved the highest points ever in the competition. Skating to the "Succession" soundtrack, he described the performance as one of the best of his career, with the live audience's support boosting his confidence. The son of former Olympic skaters for Uzbekistan, Malinin expressed gratitude for achieving his goal and becoming world champion, calling it an incredible and unforgettable moment in his career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
American figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as the "quad God," made history by landing six quadruple jumps to win the World Figure Skating Championship with the highest score in the competition. His free skate performance, set to the theme song of "Succession," impressed judges and the audience, leading to an emotional and triumphant victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
American teenager Ilia Malinin made history by landing a quadruple axel and winning his first World Figure Skating title with a record-breaking performance, scoring the highest ever score in the competition. Overcoming physical and mental challenges, he wowed the crowd with six quad jumps, securing a 24-point lead over his closest competitor. His gold medal was the US’s second at the World Championships, following Madison Chock and Evan Bates' win in ice dance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Ilia Malinin wins his first World Figure Skating Championship with a record-breaking free skate performance, landing six quad jumps including the quadruple axel. Despite recent doubts and injuries, the 19-year-old American skater from Vienna, Va, delivered a dazzling performance, securing the highest score ever for a free skate. Additionally, the American ice dance team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their second straight world title.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Ilia Malinin, a 19-year-old figure skater from Virginia, made history at the world championships by delivering a record-breaking free skate performance, landing an unprecedented six clean quadruple jumps, including his trademark quad Axel. Despite initial doubts due to a foot injury, Malinin's exceptional performance earned him the highest score in history and secured him the gold medal. His victory, along with Madison Chock and Evan Bates' win in ice dance, marked a successful world meet for U.S. skaters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Ilia Malinin made history by winning his first world figure skating title with an unprecedented performance, landing six quadruple jumps including the elusive quad Axel. He broke Nathan Chen's world record free skate score and secured a total of 333.76 points, distancing himself from Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama. Malinin's rapid rise in the sport culminated in a flawless free skate, while Kagiyama settled for second place and France's Adam Siao Him Fa won bronze. The U.S. also celebrated success with Madison Chock and Evan Bates' gold, marking a memorable world championship for American figure skating.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Madison Chock and Evan Bates repeated as world champions in ice dance, completing their first undefeated season in their 13th year together. They tallied 222.20 points to win by 2.52 over Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, with Italians Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri earning bronze. Chock and Bates plan to evaluate their future in the sport after their upcoming wedding in June, potentially aiming to tie the U.S. ice dance title record and adding to their two world titles.