USA Wins Second Consecutive Olympic Team Figure Skating Gold at Milano-Cortina 2026
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, figure skating once again delivered a thrilling finale and on February 8, 2026, the United States emerged victorious in the Olympic team figure skating event, defending their title from the previous Games with a breathtaking performance that came down to the final skater.
Team USA captured gold with 69 points, edging out Japan, which finished on 68, in a competition that showcased both technical excellence and emotional intensity. The host nation Italy claimed the bronze medal with 60 points, marking a memorable home performance in front of passionate fans at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
From the outset, the team event was a tight contest. The competition spans multiple disciplines, ice dance, pairs, women’s singles, and men’s singles, with each segment contributing to the overall score. Team USA began strong with an exceptional free dance from Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who earned maximum points with a stirring routine that balanced artistry and power, helping establish an early lead.
Throughout Sunday’s final skating segment, Japan stayed right on Team USA’s heels. The Japanese squad delivered standout performances in pairs and women’s free skating, led by world-class skaters Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara and Kaori Sakamoto, whose precision and consistency kept the pressure high on the Americans.
In the women’s singles free skate, held just minutes before the men’s event, American Amber Glenn faced her Olympic debut with courage, placing a respectable third and adding critical points to Team USA’s total. While she admitted feeling disappointed with some elements, her contribution kept the U.S. in contention heading into the decisive final segment.
Team USA captured gold with 69 points, edging out Japan, which finished on 68, in a competition that showcased both technical excellence and emotional intensity. The host nation Italy claimed the bronze medal with 60 points, marking a memorable home performance in front of passionate fans at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
From the outset, the team event was a tight contest. The competition spans multiple disciplines, ice dance, pairs, women’s singles, and men’s singles, with each segment contributing to the overall score. Team USA began strong with an exceptional free dance from Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who earned maximum points with a stirring routine that balanced artistry and power, helping establish an early lead.
Throughout Sunday’s final skating segment, Japan stayed right on Team USA’s heels. The Japanese squad delivered standout performances in pairs and women’s free skating, led by world-class skaters Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara and Kaori Sakamoto, whose precision and consistency kept the pressure high on the Americans.
In the women’s singles free skate, held just minutes before the men’s event, American Amber Glenn faced her Olympic debut with courage, placing a respectable third and adding critical points to Team USA’s total. While she admitted feeling disappointed with some elements, her contribution kept the U.S. in contention heading into the decisive final segment.
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