Key Takeaways
- Alysa Liu, the reigning world figure skating champion, will represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
- Liu will compete in singles figure skating alongside teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito.
- Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov, and Andrew Torgashev will compete in men’s singles figure skating.
- Multiple Californians, including Emily Chan, Spencer Howe, Madison Chock, and Anthony Ponomarenko, will also represent Team USA in figure skating.
- Figure skating events will take place from February 6-21.
Introduction to the US Olympic Figure Skating Team
The US Olympic figure skating team has been announced, and several talented athletes will be representing Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The team includes Alysa Liu, the reigning world figure skating champion, who will compete in singles figure skating alongside teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito. Liu’s journey to the Olympics is a remarkable one, having started skating at the age of 5 and becoming the youngest US figure skating champion at 13. However, she retired from the sport at 16 to live a normal life, only to return to the ice and win the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships after just seven months of training.
Alysa Liu’s Journey to the Olympics
Liu’s story is an inspiration to many, as she proves that sometimes, taking a break from a sport can help reignite one’s passion and dedication. After retiring from figure skating, Liu attended college at UCLA, traveled the world, and even took up skiing. However, she eventually missed the feeling of cold air on her skin and decided to return to the ice. Her hard work and determination paid off, as she won the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships and placed second at the US Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Liu’s experience and talent make her a strong contender for the Olympic gold medal.
The US Men’s Figure Skating Team
The US men’s figure skating team is equally impressive, with Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov, and Andrew Torgashev competing in the singles event. Malinin, also known as the "Quad God," is arguably the best skater on the planet and is favored to win Team USA’s second straight gold in men’s figure skating. Naumov, who won bronze at the US Championships, earned his Olympic berth a year after losing his parents in a tragic mid-air collision over Washington, D.C. Torgashev, who won silver at the US Championships, has dreamed of being an Olympian since he was nine years old.
Other Californians on the US Figure Skating Team
Several other Californians will also be representing Team USA in figure skating. Emily Chan and Spencer Howe will compete in pairs figure skating, while Madison Chock and Anthony Ponomarenko will compete in ice dance. These athletes, along with Liu, Glenn, and Levito, will be vying for medals in their respective events. The figure skating events will take place from February 6-21, and fans can catch all the action on TV or online.
Conclusion and Upcoming Events
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina promise to be an exciting event, with the US figure skating team being a strong contender for medals. With talented athletes like Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin, and Madison Chock, Team USA is sure to make a splash in the figure skating events. Fans can stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the Olympics, and catch the figure skating events live from February 6-21. The US figure skating team is ready to take on the world, and with their skill, dedication, and passion, they are sure to make America proud.
