{"id":3187,"date":"2026-01-08T05:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=3187"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:43:13","slug":"2026-u-s-skating-nationals-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/2026-u-s-skating-nationals-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 U.S. Skating Nationals Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alysa Liu \u00a9 Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships<\/strong> in St. Louis, Missouri, have officially reached a fever pitch. As of the morning of January 8, 2026, the first sets of scores are in, and the pressure is mounting for the remaining disciplines. This event serves as the final, high-stakes audition for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results and Standings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The competition opened with a showcase of technical precision and artistic growth in the Pairs division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Championship Pairs: Short Program<\/strong> Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov delivered a standout performance, earning a 75.31<\/strong> to take a comfortable lead. Their program was highlighted by a high-flying triple twist and synchronized side-by-side jumps, setting a high bar for the rest of the field. Following them in second place are Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy with 67.67, closely followed by Ellie Kam and Danny O\u2019Shea in third with 67.13. Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez sit in fourth (67.03), while Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman round out the top five with 66.81.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anticipated Showdowns<\/strong>\u00a0All eyes are now turning to the\u00a0Men\u2019s Short Program<\/strong>. Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” is expected to attempt technical content rarely seen at a national level to solidify his status as the gold medal favorite for Milan. In the women’s event, Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn are locked in a battle of styles. While Glenn brings veteran power and the elusive triple Axel, Liu counters with world-class consistency and intricate choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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