Japan Leads in a Tight Race for the Women's Figure Skating Podium

Three Japanese skaters are in position to earn medals heading into the final

Photos: Eyes on Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics

Italian former skiers Deborah Compagnoni and Alberto Tomba light the cauldron at the Arco della Pace during the Olympic opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026. (Bernat Armangue/AP)

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics highlights: Saturday, Feb. 7

Americans Alex Hall (71.63), Konnor Ralph (68.91) and Mac Forehand (74.46) placed a respective 8th, 10th and 6th in men’s freeski slopestyle qualifying to advance to the final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Olympic Women’s Figure Skating Results: 17-Year-Old Ami Nakai Stuns Field In Short Program

Ami Nakai topped the women’s short program Tuesday at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Landing a huge triple Axel, Nakai edged out world champions Alysa Liu and Kaori Sakamoto, while Amber Glenn struggled again on Olympic ice.
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Figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games

Figure skating, the oldest sport in the Winter Olympic Games, has a rich history that extends beyond the Winter Olympics. It first appeared in the Summer Games in London in 1908 and again at the 1920 Games in Antwerp. Until 1972, the sport included only ...

Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — speed skating race for medals; men's hockey, women's curling semifinals (2/20)

The United States boosted its medal count to 27 at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Day 13's slate of events. That includes gold medal wins by Alysa Liu in women's figure skating and Team USA's win over Canada in women's ice hockey.