With the 2026 Winter Olympics less than a month away, Ilia Malinin and the newly announced U.S. figure skating team are generating excitement across the sport. Fresh off his fourth consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title, Malinin enters the Olympic season as the standout favorite in men’s singles, building on world championships and record‑setting performances that have redefined competitive figure skating.
U.S. Figure Skating officially named its 16‑member squad to compete in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, assembling one of the nation’s most competitive lineups in years. Alongside Malinin in the men’s competition are Andrew Torgashev, a consistent performer, and Maxim Naumov, who carries extra emotional weight into the Games following the tragic loss of both parents.
The women’s contingent looks equally strong, featuring Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito. Each skater brings a unique mix of technical skill, artistic expression, and competitive fire, with all three positioned to challenge for Olympic medals. Their performances this season have shown depth and resilience across the field.
U.S. ice dance remains a medal threat, anchored by seasoned champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates, whose experience and synergy have repeatedly pushed them to the top of international standings. Complementing them are other promising teams who have demonstrated the consistency required for podium contention.
Taken together, the American squad sets the stage for a memorable Olympic run. With talent across disciplines and stories of perseverance woven throughout, the 2026 team has the potential to deliver one of the United States’ strongest performances in figure skating history.