The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway, and Team USA just kicked things off with a major moment: gold in the figure skating team event. The win came from a stacked lineup—Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu,

The United States figure skating team comes into the 2026 Winter Olympics with lofty expectations. Ilia Malinin is the gold-medal favorite in the men's event, while Madison Chock and Evan Bates are expected to win in the ice dance. Team USA also has a few medal hopefuls in the women's event, led by Alysa Liu.

Who are Ilia Malinin's parents? The U.S. figure skating star's parents also competed at the Olympics. (AP Photo)

Athleticism meets grace in figure skating, one of the Winter Olympics' most popular sports. Here's what you need to know.

Members of the U.S. Figure Skating team, including Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock, Evan Bates and Amber Glenn, skipped the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 to focus on rest and recovery.

Ilia Malinin has made a name by accomplishing the difficult feat in figure skating.

Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock, Evan Bates and Amber Glenn are focusing on rest and recovery as the Games get underway

Out of all the cities and clubs in the country, the Figure Skating Club of Park City was chosen to have a moment with one of the breakout stars of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Figure skating is one of the most anticipated sports at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Here's the full schedule of events and how to watch.

Here's how to watch Amber Glenn compete in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including TV channel and streaming options for the Milan Games.