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The official account of U.S. Figure Skating - The national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States. https://linktr.ee/u.s.figureskating

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Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko claimed the first U.S. medal of the Grand Prix season in France!    Plus, Jacob Sanchez and Jimmy Ma post season-best scores in the men’s short program, and Sarah Everhardt wraps up the women’s event in seventh.   Day 2 recap:

usfigureskating.orgCarreira and Ponomarenko Claim First U.S. Medal of Grand Prix Season - U.S. Figure SkatingChristina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko earned the United States' first medal of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating season, taking home bronze at Grand Prix
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‪Scores from Day 2 of GP France dropping 👀‬ ‪ ‬ ‪Free Dance:‬ ‪3. Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko, 189.36 (111.53 FD)‬ ‪5. Leah Neset/Artem Markelov, 164.72 (100.12 FD)‬ ‪6. Eva Pate/Logan Bye, 156.07 (91.27 FD)‬

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‪The first scores of the GP season are in! Here’s where the U.S. stands after Day 1 in 🇫🇷! 💥‬ ‪ ‬ ‪Rhythm dance:‬ ‪3. Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko, 77.83‬ ‪4. Eva Pate & Logan Bye, 64.80‬ ‪6. Leah Neset & Artem Markelov, 64.60‬ ‪ ‬ ‪Women's short program:‬ ‪9. Sarah Everhardt, 60.73‬

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We are excited to share that the 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. Olympic gold medalist Danny O'Shea represented the 16-member team during the induction ceremony at The Broadmoor World Arena. Read more here:

bit.ly2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team Inducted Into Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame - U.S. Figure SkatingThe 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.
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With a new outlook on training, Carreira and Ponomarenko have entered the new quad refreshed, winning their season opener at the Nebelhorn Trophy last month. The Olympian ice dance team is returning to international ice this week at the Grand Prix de France. Read more:

bit.ly‘Enjoying the Process’ - U.S. Figure SkatingOn paper, Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko's Olympic campaign was a success. They had four-career Grand Prix Series medals, with just as much hardware
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2026 Grand Prix de France kicks off a new quad and the 2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series this week Oct. 23-25 in Angers, France. 2026 Olympians Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko will lead the charge for the United States. Here's everything to know:

bit.lyU.S. National Team Launches Grand Prix Campaign in France - U.S. Figure Skating2026 Grand Prix de France kicks off a new quad and the 2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series this week with the event slated to take place Oct. 23-25 in Angers,
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Two-time and reigning U.S. junior pairs champions Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy punched their ticket to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final over the weekend by rallying to place fourth at Junior Grand Prix Poland in Gdnask. Read more:

bit.lyMoss and Galbavy Rally in Poland to Qualify for JGP Final - U.S. Figure SkatingTwo-time and reigning U.S. junior pairs champions Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy punched their ticket to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final over the weekend by rallying
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Olympic champion Brian Boitano spent last weekend promoting the 2027 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships and Boitano's Lounge at the Park City Wine Festival in Park City, Utah. Read more:

bit.lyBoitano Promotes 2027 U.S. Championships at Park City Wine Festival - U.S. Figure SkatingOlympic champion Brian Boitano spent last weekend promoting the 2027 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships and Boitano's Lounge at the Park City Wine Festival
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Aneta Vaclavikova and William Lissauer earned the United States their highest finish of the competition with a bronze medal in the ice dance event at the sixth of seven ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating events in Ljubljana, Slovenia, this past weekend. Read more:

usfigureskating.orgVaclavikova and Lissauer Capture Second Career Junior Grand Prix Medal in Slovenia - U.S. Figure SkatingAneta Vaclavikova and William Lissauer earned the United States their highest finish of the competition with a bronze medal in the ice dance event at the sixth of
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Ice dancers Aneta Vaclavikova and William Lissauer headline a seven-skater U.S. lineup at the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series in Ljubljana, Slovenia, taking place Oct. 1-3. Here's everything to know:

usfigureskating.orgAneta Vaclavikova and William Lissauer Look to Extend Medal Streak at Junior Grand Prix Slovenia - U.S. Figure SkatingIce dancers Aneta Vaclavikova and William Lissauer headline a seven-skater U.S. lineup at the penultimate event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series
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The ice dance team Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian earned bronze at Junior Grand Prix Georgia. The duo is amidst a breakout season that saw them take bronze in their Junior Grand Prix debut in Turkey just last week. Read more:

bit.lyChen and Chitipakhovian Clinch Second Straight Junior Grand Prix Medal in Georgia - U.S. Figure SkatingThe ice dance team of Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian earned bronze at Junior Grand Prix Georgia, the fifth of seven ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating
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We are saddened to share that longtime and beloved U.S. Figure Skating official Elliot Schwartz passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24 at age 59. Read more: https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/9/25/general-renowned-official-elliot-schwartz-passes-away.aspx

usfigureskating.orgRenowned Official Elliot Schwartz Passes Away - U.S. Figure SkatingLongtime and beloved U.S. Figure Skating official Elliot Schwartz passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, after complications from a medical procedure. He was 59.
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The ISU Challenger Series continues this week, with two events taking place concurrently, 2026 Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany, and 2026 Nepela Memorial in Bratislava, Slovakia. Here's everything to know:

bit.lyEverything You Need to Know | CS Nebelhorn Trophy & CS Nepela Memorial - U.S. Figure SkatingThe ISU Challenger Series continues this week, with two events taking place concurrently, 2026 Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany, and 2026 Nepela Memorial
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Two Boston clubs, one shared vision. 💙 Colonials and Team Excel teamed up to create Boston Fusion, which has given more synchro skaters a way to reach juvenile and novice and has already won a national silver medal. Read the story:

bit.lySynchro Teams Collaborate to Give Skaters More Opportunities - U.S. Figure SkatingA synchronized skating team in Massachusetts is gradually making a name for itself. Fans may recognize the squad's coordinated team warm-ups at competitions, including
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The U.S. Junior National Team is on the road again for Junior Grand Prix Georgia, the fifth of seven stops of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. The event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24–26, 2026, in Batumi, Georgia. Read more:

bit.lyExperienced U.S. Lineup to Compete at Junior Grand Prix Georgia - U.S. Figure SkatingThe U.S. Junior National Team is on the road again for Junior Grand Prix Georgia, the fifth of seven stops of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.
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Both veteran and rookie ice dance teams stood on the podium this past weekend at ISU Junior Grand Prix Turkey! Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin won gold, and and Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian earned bronze. Read the full event recap:

bit.lyAboian and Veselukhin Capture Gold, Chen and Chitipakhovian Earn Bronze at Junior Grand Prix Turkey - U.S. Figure SkatingBoth veteran and rookie ice dance teams heard the United States' national anthem play as they stood on the podium this past weekend at ISU Junior Grand Prix Turkey
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Two on the podium in Turkey! 🥇🥉 Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin continue their win streak and clinch their third JGP gold, while Effie Chen and Gordei Chitipakhovian take home bronze in their JGP debut.

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📣 Announcing the TV schedule for the 2026-27 season! From October to March, NBC Sports and Peacock will provide more than 300 hours of live coverage, with Peacock streaming the entirety of each competition live, including every skater in every discipline. View the schedule:

bit.lyNBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating Announce 2026-27 Schedule; Peacock to Stream Every Event Live - U.S. Figure SkatingSTAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 17, 2026 - NBC Sports and U.S. Figure Skating announced their media schedule for the 2026-27 figure skating season. From October to March,
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Over 230 athletes are traveling to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the 2026 National Solo Dance Final taking place Sept. 15-19 at the Wings Event Center. The event features competition in solo pattern dance, shadow dance and combined solo dance. Here's everything to know:

bit.lyNational Solo Dance Final Brings Top Talent to Kalamazoo - U.S. Figure SkatingOver 230 athletes will travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the 2026 National Solo Dance Final taking place Sept. 15-19 at the Wings Event Center.
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World Junior ice dance champions Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin lead a 13-skater U.S. contingent this week at the fourth event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series in Ankara, Turkey Sept. 17-19. Here's everything to know:

bit.lyAboian and Veselukhin Aim to Extend Win Streak at Junior Grand Prix Turkey - U.S. Figure SkatingWorld Junior ice dance champions Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin lead a 13-skater U.S. contingent this week at the fourth event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix
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The ISU Challenger Series is heading to Norwood, Massachusetts, for its third event, the 2026 Challenger Series John Nicks Pairs International this weekend. Here's everything to know:

bit.lyEverything You Need to Know | CS John Nicks Pairs International - U.S. Figure SkatingThe ISU Challenger Series returns to home soil this weekend. The series will be heading to Norwood, Massachusetts, for its third event, the 2026 Challenger Series