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42-Year-Old Deanna Stellato-Dudek Shines in Olympic Debut

2/16/2026

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Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 42, became the oldest woman to debut in figure skating at Milan.
An injury kept Stellato-Dudek and partner Maxime Deschamps out of the team event.
She had previously retired from individual skating and returned to pairs skating at 32.
In 2024, she won World Championship gold, becoming the oldest woman to do so.
During their Olympic routine, the pair fell but finished with 66.04 and placed 10th.

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Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 42, became the oldest woman to debut in figure skating at Milan.
An injury kept Stellato-Dudek and partner Maxime Deschamps out of the team event.
She had previously retired from individual skating and returned to pairs skating at 32.
In 2024, she won World Championship gold, becoming the oldest woman to do so.
During their Olympic routine, the pair fell but finished with 66.04 and placed 10th.