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Team USA Tops Figure Skating with Record Rhythm Dance

2/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

At the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, Team USA leads the figure skating team event after the first day with 25 points.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates posted a world-best rhythm dance score of 91.06.
Alysa Liu scored 74.90 in the women's singles.
Japan trails with 23 points thanks to Kaori Sakamoto.
Only the top five advance to the free skate.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, held from February 8 to 24, marked a pivotal moment for figure skating, with Team USA winning gold in the team event and attracting over 30 million viewers. This event showcased the sport's rising popularity, a trend that continues as Team USA leads with 25 points at the upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, reflecting ongoing investment in athlete development.

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Story summary

At the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, Team USA leads the figure skating team event after the first day with 25 points.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates posted a world-best rhythm dance score of 91.06.
Alysa Liu scored 74.90 in the women's singles.
Japan trails with 23 points thanks to Kaori Sakamoto.
Only the top five advance to the free skate.

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