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Here's US figure skating lineup for first day of Olympics team event

Here's US figure skating lineup for first day of Olympics team event

MILAN — U.S. Figure Skating has selected its lineup for the first day of the team event at the2026 Winter Olympics.

Team event starts Friday, Feb. 6, with rhythm dance, pairs short program and women's short program.

The biggest decision was the women's short program, withAlysa Liugetting the selection in what felt like a toss-up between the reigning world champion and 2026 U.S. national championAmber Glenn. Liu's short program to Laufey's "Promise" is a strong performance, but it could have gone to Glenn with her "Like a Prayer" by Madonna routine. Now, Glenn could be set up to be in the free skate portion of the team event, which is Sunday, Feb. 8.

The Olympic rings are seen at the Olympic Village ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. It's hard to miss the Team USA residential building, which is featured right when walking into the village. Athletes of Team France pose for a selfie in front of the Olympic Rings on Feb. 3, 2026 in Milan, Italy. An example of an athlete's bed is displayed during an Olympic Village Cortina Media Day on Feb. 3, 2026 in Milan. Sleep is a critical element for Olympic athletes, and they can personalize their beds to ensure they get the right amount of rest. Olympians are able to get free make-up sessions in the Olympic Village. Team Italy Ice Hockey member Jacqueline Malca Pierri (L) receives makeup inside the Olympic Village ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. Athletes can add some personalization to their rooms by taking a plant during their stay. Athletes won't go hungry in the cafeteria. The food hall is where Olympians eat, and there are several options available to make sure they follow the diet and nutrition they seek. Athletes of Team Japan use a Coca Cola photo booth during an Olympic Village Cortina Media Day on Feb. 3, 2026 in Milan. Aleksandr Selevko of team Estonia plays table hockey with Emily Chan of Team United States of America during an Olympic Village Cortina Media Day on Feb. 3, 2026 in Milan. Athletes of Team Ukraine use a canteen during an Olympic Village Cortina Media Day on Feb. 3, 2026 in Cortina, Italy. Athletes use a relaxation room during an Olympic Village Cortina Media Day on Feb. 3, 2026 in Milan. Team Japan's Ice Hockey members Rei Halloran (L) and Haruka Toko pass the time making a puzzle inside the Olympic Village on Feb. 3, 2026. Athletes from Team France's womens Ice Hockey team Lea Villiot (L) and Lucie Quarto work out on stationary cycles in the Olympic Village's state-of-the-art gym in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. Axel Jungk of Team Germany performs a leg press in the athletes' gym on Feb. 3, 2026 in Cortina. Athletes work out on stationary bikes in the Olympic Village in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. Maja Voigt of Team Denmark lifts weights in the gym on Feb. 3, 2026 in Cortina. Snow falls as athletes walk at the Olympic Village ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Feb. 3, 2026. Members of Team Sweden walk past the Olympic rings at the Olympic Village in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Feb. 3, 2026. Athletes walk through the village on Feb. 3, 2026 in Cortina, Italy. A general view inside the Olympic and Paralympic athletes' accommodation inside the Olympic Village on Feb. 3, 2026. A standard double room for athletes is seen in the Team Italy quarters of the Olympic Village on Feb. 3, 2026. Physicians arrange equipment in the Team Italy quarters of the Olympic Village in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. Members of Team Ukraine get a cup of coffee at the Olympic Village in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Feb. 3, 2026. Members of Team Ukraine watch sports on TV in the communal area at the Olympic Village in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Feb. 3, 2026. Team Japan members walk outside the Olympic Village ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026. Athlete's signatures are seen on on a board inside the Olympic Village ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 3, 2026.

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As expected, the decorated ice dance team ofMadison ChockandEvan Bateswill do the rhythm dance. The three-time reigning world champions have dominated the this season with a first place finish in every event, and they were part of the 2022 Olympic gold medal-winning team. Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea got the nod for the pairs short program, an expected decision as they are the 2024 U.S. champions and finished second at the 2026 nationals.

Team USA is looking to repeat as gold medalists in the team event. The Americans bronze in 2014 and 2018.

The selection for the men's short program will likely be announced on Friday, Feb. 6, withIlia Malinin expected to handle the event.

Olympic figure skating schedule

The figure skating team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins on Friday, Feb. 6 at 3:55 a.m. ET. Here is a full breakdown of the schedule from the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

  • Team event, rhythm dance: 3:55 a.m. ET

  • Team event, pairs' short program: 5:35 a.m. ET

  • Team event, women's short program: 7:35 a.m. ET

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:US figure skating announces Olympics team event lineup for Day 1

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