At a Glance
- Sixteen athletes were officially selected Sunday after the U.S. Figure Skating Championships ended in St. Louis
- The roster features three returning Olympians and 13 first-time competitors
- Competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics begins next month
- Why it matters: The selections set the stage for American medal hopes in every discipline
News Of Fort Worth reported the full 2026 U.S. Olympic figure skating team following Sunday’s conclusion of the national championships. The squad combines veteran experience with fresh talent across ice dance, pairs, women’s singles and men’s singles.
Ice Dance Veterans Lead the Way
Madison Chock and Evan Bates headline the ice dance contingent. The married couple will skate in their fourth Olympic Games together. They struck gold in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Games and finished first again at the 2026 U.S. Championships.
Joining them are two new duos:
- Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, both 25, claimed third place and will debut in Milan Cortina
- Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik earned silver at nationals, securing their first Olympic trip
Pairs Field Mixes Youth and Experience
Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea headline the American pairs entries. Kam, 21, and O’Shea, 34, teamed up in 2022 and will make their Olympic debut after strong showings this season. Both skaters train in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Emily Chan and Spence Akira Howe finished fourth at nationals, yet their placement was sufficient to earn the second pairs spot. The duo will also skate in their first Games.
Women’s Singles Features Redemption Story
Amber Glenn headlines the women’s roster. The 26-year-old Texan missed the 2022 team after a disappointing nationals result and a positive COVID-19 test. She captured her first U.S. title in St. Louis, removing any doubt about her Olympic spot.
Isabeau Levito, 18, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, placed third and will make her Olympic debut.
Alysa Liu returns for her second Games. The 20-year-old from Oakland, California, competed in 2022 at age 16 and finished sixth. She placed second at nationals this year.
Men’s Singles Led by Quad King
Ilia Malinin, nicknamed the “Quad God,” tops the men’s lineup. The 21-year-old dominated the U.S. Championships, winning both the short program and free skate. Malinin is known for landing the quadruple axel, a jump no other competitor has successfully completed in competition.
Maxim Naumov, 24, of Norwood, Massachusetts, finished third and will skate in his first Olympics.
Andrew Torgashev, also 24, hails from Coral Springs, Florida. He placed second at nationals and rounds out the men’s squad.
Selection Criteria and Timeline
The athletes earned their spots based on results from the U.S. Championships, the final qualifying event of the season. The selection committee announced the team Sunday evening, shortly after the competition ended.
Key Takeaways
- Experience vs. Youth: Three returning Olympians provide leadership while 13 newcomers bring fresh energy
- Discipline Balance: America will field full squads in all four figure skating disciplines
- Medal Outlook: Veterans like Chock, Bates and Liu combine with rising stars such as Malinin and Glenn to form a balanced medal threat
- Road Ahead: The team heads to Milan Cortina next month with less than four weeks to finalize programs and prepare for Olympic ice
