NBC Washington: Figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games Figure skating, the oldest sport in the Winter Olympic Games, has a rich history that extends beyond the Winter Olympics. It first appeared in the Summer Games in London in 1908 and again at the 1920 ... Visit the Figure Skating event page to get news, schedules, results and video during the Winter Olympics on ESPN.

Understanding the Context

The ongoing Winter Olympics in Italy have brought the best of the best in winter sports together. We've seen all kinds of impressive feats, and in figure skating, we've seen some impressive routines. Ilia Malinin has seized his first opportunity at redemption since his 2026 Winter Olympic disaster. At the figure skating world championships in Prague on Thursday, Malinin — also known as “Quad God” ...

Key Insights

Ilia Malinin opened up about his and Alysa Liu's newfound popularity following a monumental Winter Olympic Games. Discover the essentials of Olympic figure skating — explore each event (singles, pairs, ice dance, team), learn how scoring works, the differences between disciplines, and what to expect at the Milan ... A USA TODAY Sports analysis of Google Trends shows searches for figure skating lessons peaked in February 2026, surpassing prior Olympic years.