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Can U.S. figure skating carry this momentum to the Olympics?


Published on 2025-03-30 00:05:35 - ESPN
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  • With less than a year until the Olympics, the world titles from Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock and Evan Bates have even more weight.

The article discusses the current state and future prospects of U.S. figure skating as it approaches the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. It highlights the recent successes of American skaters, including Ilia Malinin's groundbreaking quadruple Axel and Isabeau Levito's impressive performances, which have boosted the sport's visibility and excitement in the U.S. The article also touches on the challenges the U.S. team faces, such as the need to maintain momentum and develop depth in talent across all disciplines. It mentions the importance of the upcoming Grand Prix series and the U.S. Championships as critical stages for skaters to qualify for the Olympics. Furthermore, it reflects on the legacy of past U.S. figure skating stars and how the current generation aims to build on that history, with insights from coaches and former skaters on what it takes to succeed on the Olympic stage.

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