At a Glance
- Twelve skaters will represent U.S. figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics starting Feb. 6 in Milan, Italy
- Amber Glenn, 26, becomes the oldest U.S. women’s Olympic rookie in 98 years
- Ilia Malinin, 21, is the only athlete to land a quadruple Axel in competition
- Why it matters: The roster blends veterans and debutants chasing gold on ice
The United States has locked in its figure-skating delegation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, unveiling a 12-member squad packed with reigning world champions, returning medalists and first-time Olympians. Competition begins Feb. 6 in Milan, Italy.
Women’s Singles
Amber Glenn
The Texas native, 26, will make her Olympic debut after speaking openly about mental-health struggles and being openly queer. “It’s been a long, very difficult road,” she told News Of Losangeles.
Alysa Liu
At 20, Liu returns to the Games after briefly retiring following the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Californian reclaimed her form, capturing gold at the 2025 World Championships.
Isabeau Levito
The youngest Team USA skater at 18, New Jersey’s Levito earned world silver in 2024. Nicknamed “Tinkerbeau,” she calls making the squad “what we all dream of.”
Men’s Singles
Ilia Malinin
Nicknamed the “Quad God,” the 21-year-old is the only skater to land a quadruple Axel. He’s coached by his former Olympian parents and plans to savor Milan. “I’ll be able to enjoy different food and different culture,” he said.
Maxim Naumov
Naumov, 24, secured his spot one year after the American Airlines tragedy claimed the lives of his world-champion parents. “I can’t say into words how much this means,” he said, holding up a childhood photo after his selection.
Andrew Torgashev
The 2025 and 2026 U.S. Nationals silver medalist will debut in Milan after visiting family to “reset.” “I feel strong and refreshed,” he said.
Ice Dance
Madison Chock & Evan Bates
The married couple skates into their fourth Olympics after winning team gold in Beijing. Wed since June 2024, Bates says their bond is simple: “We’re best friends.”
Emilea Zingas & Vadym Kolesnik
Skating together since 2022, they placed fourth at the 2023 U.S. Championships. Kolesnik, originally from Ukraine, overcame deportation to secure a visa and chase their shared goal: “Be consistent and go for it.”
Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko
After nearly 12 years as partners, the duo will make its Olympic debut. “We can’t do it without the other,” Carreira said of their tight-knit bond.
Pairs
Ellie Kam & Daniel O’Shea
Teaming up in September 2022, the newcomers credit mental toughness for their rise. “It’s the growth you go through consistently,” O’Shea said.
Emily Chan & Spencer Akira Howe
Together since 2019, Chan and Howe balance technical precision with artistry. “We want to push ourselves past our max,” Chan said.
Key Takeaways
- The roster features three women, three men, three ice-dance teams and two pairs teams
- Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito headline a women’s squad chasing redemption
- Ilia Malinin brings record-breaking jumps to the men’s field
- Veterans Chock & Bates anchor the ice-dance contingent in their fourth Games
- Personal triumphs and tragedies shape the team narrative heading into Milan
