Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Efimova, Mitrofanov Lead U.S. Figure Skating Title Defense

1/8/2026

33 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov began their defense of the U.S. Figure Skating title with a short program that scored 75.31 points.
They seek a spot on the American team for the Milan Cortina Olympics, but Efimova remains awaiting her U.S. passport.
Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy scored 67.67 points, trailing behind.
The Olympic team announcement is expected on Sunday.

1 of 1

Story summary

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov began their defense of the U.S. Figure Skating title with a short program that scored 75.31 points.
They seek a spot on the American team for the Milan Cortina Olympics, but Efimova remains awaiting her U.S. passport.
Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy scored 67.67 points, trailing behind.
The Olympic team announcement is expected on Sunday.