On Feb 8., in a nail-biting final showdown against Japan, Team USA rose to the podium, winning gold in the figure skating team event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The United States had a single point advantage over Japan, sealing back-to-back Olympic titles.
The moment that had many on edge came in the final event, when Ilia Malinin, commonly referred to as the “Quad God,” skated a high-pressure men’s free program packed with powerful and highly complex quadruple jumps. His performance secured the final points Team USA needed to take home the victory.
In the women’s singles, returning world champion Alysa Liu helped establish early momentum, and her routine to “Promise” by Laufey combined with her alternative style has made her a sensation on ice. While Amber Glenn’s astonishing and strong free skate routine earned crucial points and marked her historic Olympic debut.
In pairs, Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea contributed a steady performance that kept the United States competitive through the middle rounds. Ice dancers and three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates competed in their fourth Olympic Games together. They dominated their segments and provided the team’s strongest scoring advantage.
These athletes showcased incredible support for one another as they shone in consistency, resilience and star power under pressure. Their combined efforts secured another historic Olympic gold and confirmed the United States as a dominant force in modern figure skating. As the individual events unfold in Milano Cortina for the rest of February, one thing is already certain: Team USA has set the tone for the games.
To keep up with the 2026 Olympics make sure to visit https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule/fsk to access the full figure skating schedule.
