Each summer, figure skating fans are asked to vote for the eligible U.S. skater/team they believe is most deserving of the SKATING magazine Readers’ Choice Skater(s) of the Year Award (Michelle Kwan Trophy) based on the accomplishments of the past season (2024-25). This year's online voting begins July 7 and runs through July 13.
Top U.S. figure skaters recall their favorite Olympic or Paralympic moment on Olympic & Paralympic Day.
Figure skating expert analyst Jackie Wong takes a look back at this past season that was filled with improbable victories and clutch performances.
Team USA's march toward the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy officially begins this weekend at the "Leave Your Mark" event at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On Saturday and Sunday, fans can meet their favorite Olympic hopefuls in fun and interactive ways.
Teams Elite delivered an historic milestone in U.S. Figure Skating history when it earned the country's first-ever World gold medal in synchronized skating. Their monumental victory coupled with the World bronze medal secured by the Skyliners Junior team has helped to elevate the U.S. to the top tier of synchronized skating worldwide.
On Jan. 29, 2025, a tragic aviation accident near Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of 28 U.S. Figure Skating athletes, coaches and parents. All told, 67 people died in the mid-air collision involving a commericial airliner and a military helicopter. This incident and other recent concerning aviation news have created a heightened sense of flight anxiety for many people. But despite these recent episodes, flying on a U.S. commercial airline remains an exceptionally safe mode of travel. Mental health experts and those professionals in the aviation industry share ways to cope with flying stress.
Olympic medalists Maia And Alex Shibutani are set to make a competitive comeback after a seven-year hiatus.
Bradie Tennell has overcome a series of serious injury setbacks in recent years, but the two-time U.S. champion and Olympian has remained steadfast in her dream of returning to the Olympic Winter Games in 2026.
In an effort to help grow the judging ranks within U.S. Figure Skating, a fast-track route has been implemented for former and current Team USA athletes. Their past experience is being recognized and rewarded under the National & Team USA Athletes Officiating Program.
