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2026-02-14 19:20:08

Olympic Pressure Shatters Figure Skating Titan

Ilia Malinin, the dominant favorite, suffered a shocking Olympic free skate collapse. Early errors triggered a scoring chain reaction under immense pressure, leading to an eighth-place finish. The upset highlights how modern figure skating's precise scoring punishes mistakes severely. read more

2026-02-14 10:40:12

Olympic Pressure Shatters Figure Skatings Quad God

Ilia Malinin, the dominant "Quad God," suffered a shocking Olympic free skate collapse, finishing eighth. The overwhelming pressure derailed his expected gold, as Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won with a clean, controlled performance. read more

2026-02-13 23:20:04

Quad Gods Fall Hands Gold to Shaidorov

Ilia Malinin fell twice in his Olympic free skate, dropping from first to eighth and ending his two-year unbeaten streak. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won a stunning gold, while Yuma Kagiyama took silver. read more

2026-02-13 06:10:14

Quad God Aims for Olympic Gold in Historic Skate

Ilia Malinin leads in men's figure skating, aiming for gold with a quad axel. The undefeated U.S. women's hockey team faces Italy. American snowboarder Alessandro Barbieri contends for a halfpipe medal. Key events conclude the first week. read more

2026-02-12 19:40:40

Olympic Ice Dance Gold Marred by Partner Scandals

French ice dancers Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron narrowly won Olympic gold, overshadowed by assault and abuse allegations involving their former partners. The American silver medalists felt their flawless performance deserved victory. read more

2026-02-12 17:40:09

Ex-Skater Killed in Drive-Thru; Suspect Tied to Robbery Spree

Former Team USA skater Sam Linehan, 28, was fatally shot at a St. Louis Starbucks drive-thru. Suspect Keith Brown, 58, is charged with murder and linked to other recent armed robberies, devastating the local skating community. read more

2026-02-12 04:00:37

Chock and Bates Capture Silver in Final Olympic Bid

Madison Chock and Evan Bates won ice dance silver at their fourth Olympics, ending a storied career. They called the result "bittersweet" after narrowly missing gold, having previously secured team gold and multiple world titles. read more

2026-02-12 01:50:04

Chock, Bates Settle for Bittersweet Olympic Silver

Madison Chock and Evan Bates won Olympic ice dance silver, narrowly missing gold to France. The three-time world champions delivered a season-best performance but were edged out, calling the result "bittersweet." Their future competition plans are uncertain. read more

2026-02-12 00:20:04

French Ice Dancers Upset Americans for Olympic Gold

France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won Olympic ice dance gold, upsetting American favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Cizeron becomes the first skater to win back-to-back golds with different partners, overcoming pre-Games controversy. read more

2026-02-11 06:10:10

Historic Golds, Kims Return Define Olympic Day

American ice dancers Bates and Chock seek individual gold, sitting second after rhythm dance. Snowboarder Chloe Kim debuts in halfpipe qualification, competing with a shoulder brace after a recent injury. read more

2026-02-09 17:10:05

Olympic Skaters Gold Marred by Music Feud, Threats

Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn faces a music copyright dispute over her free skate song, adding to earlier backlash for her LGBTQ+ rights comments. The issue highlights ongoing complexities in figure skating music permissions. read more

2026-02-09 00:40:43

US Edges Japan for Dramatic Skating Gold

Ilia Malinin's free skate clinched Olympic team gold for the U.S., edging Japan 69-68. His 200.03-point performance with five quads secured victory in a dramatic final. Italy earned bronze. read more

2026-02-09 00:30:47

Malinin Clinches US Olympic Gold in Thrilling Finish

Ilia Malinin's free skate secured Olympic team gold for the United States, narrowly defeating Japan's late surge. Host Italy claimed bronze. The dramatic victory was anchored by Malinin's performance under intense pressure at the Milano Cortina Games. read more

2026-02-08 17:20:13

Olympic Skaters Music Scramble Highlights Copyright Crisis

Russian skater Petr Gumennik changed his Olympic short program music due to copyright issues, joining other skaters facing similar last-minute hurdles. The problem has grown since rules allowed modern music, causing ongoing concerns for athletes. read more

2026-02-06 16:50:04

Chock and Bates Propel U.S. to Early Team Lead

Three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates posted a world-best score, powering the US to an early lead in the Olympic figure skating team event. Alysa Liu placed second in the women's short program. read more

2025-03-31 03:40:04

"U.S. Figure Skating Team Dominates World Championships, Eyes Olympic Success"

Alysa Liu surprised everyone with her gold medal win at the world championships in figure skating. The U.S. team, including Madison Chock, Evan Bates, and Ilia Malinin, had a dominant performance, leading to optimism about Olympic medal chances. read more

2025-03-30 03:40:05

Ilia Malinin Wins Second Consecutive World Figure Skating Championship

Ilia Malinin successfully defended his title at the figure skating worlds in Boston, winning his second consecutive gold medal with a season-best performance. Despite missing his goal of seven quadruple jumps, he dominated the competition and is now focused on the upcoming Olympics. read more

2025-03-29 03:40:03

Alysa Liu Makes History as First American Women's Figure Skating Champion

Alysa Liu wins the women's figure skating world championship, becoming the first American champion in two decades. Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation, with her gold dress shining, scoring 222.97 points. read more

2025-03-29 02:40:04

Alysa Liu Makes History as First American Woman World Champion

Alysa Liu wins USA's first women's figure skating world title in 19 years, marking the first American woman to claim the title since Kimmie Meissner in 2006. Liu's energetic comeback included a flawless free skate with six triple jumps. read more

2025-03-27 19:10:46

British Ice Dancers Fear and Gibson Eye World Championship Podium

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won bronze at the European championships. The duo aims for a breakthrough at the world championships, eyeing a podium finish. Chock and Bates seek a third ice dance title, while the Italian, Canadian, and American teams present strong competition. read more

2025-03-27 01:10:44

Figure Skating World Championships Pay Tribute to Plane Crash Victims

Boston mayor Michelle Wu honors figures who died in American Eagle flight 5342 crash at the world figure skating championships in a tribute ceremony, highlighting the deep loss and community solidarity. read more

2025-03-26 09:40:48

Alysa Liu Makes Inspiring Comeback to Figure Skating at 16

Alysa Liu, the youngest ever US figure skating champion, is back at the world championships after a 2-year hiatus. Liu stepped away at 16 but returned with renewed purpose, building her own team and balancing skating with school, aiming to make memories again. read more

2025-03-24 17:40:39

"Canadian and American Ice Dancers Unite Amid Political Tensions"

U.S. and Canadian ice dancers aim to bridge political divides as they prepare for the worlds in Boston. Despite varying political climates, the skaters hope for a unifying reception during the competition. read more

2025-02-03 06:10:05

Skating community mourns loss of coach in DC plane crash

Eight-year-old figure skater Sienna Irena Piro mourns the loss of friends and coach, Inna Volyanskaya, in the DC plane crash. Volyanskaya's belief enabled Sienna to excel, but the tragedy left the skating community heartbroken. Sienna struggles with the loss but finds courage in honoring her coach. read more

2025-02-02 21:40:03

Figure Skater Sienna Piro Mourns Coach Lost in Plane Crash

Eight-year-old figure skater Sienna Irena Piro mourns the loss of her beloved coach, Inna Volyanskaya, in the tragic DC plane crash. Sienna remembers her friends on the flight who shared her figure skating dreams. read more

2024-12-07 15:10:05

Amber Glenn Makes History with Grand Prix Final Victory

Amber Glenn of the US wins the women's Grand Prix final in France, the first American to do so in 14 years, with Kaori Sakamoto placing third. Glenn, undefeated in the season, marked a breakthrough year with her victory. read more

2024-07-25 17:10:10

The US figure skating team officially secured gold medals for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics following a CAS ruling after a two-year legal battle. Team USA will be honored in a special ceremony at the Paris Summer Games. read more