In a dramatic and tightly contested figure skating team event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the United States is leading the competition, building on strong performances across multiple disciplines as the event unfolds. After the short programs and rhythm dance segments, Team USA stood atop the leaderboard with solid scores from ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who delivered a world-class rhythm dance, and from Alysa Liu, whose lyrical women’s short program helped push the Americans ahead early.
As the team competition moved into its free skate phases, the U.S. continued to show depth and resilience. Veteran skaters and rising stars alike contributed important points — including reliable results from pairs and free dance — keeping the Americans in striking distance of gold and maintaining a narrow advantage over a competitive Japanese squad.
The event spans men’s, women’s, pairs, and ice dance disciplines, with each segment’s placement contributing to an overall team score. While the standings remain close and the final results have yet to be decided, the United States has positioned itself as a top contender for a podium finish, buoyed by team cohesion and high-scoring routines under immense Olympic pressure. — News as reported.
