Three 'Blade Angels' Compete at 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA is sending three talented figure skaters to the ice in Milan as the 2026 Winter Olympics showcases American excellence across multiple winter sports. Two already have gold medals around their necks from the team event.
The 2026 Winter Olympics is giving Americans plenty of reasons to cheer as homegrown talent shines across the snow and ice in Milan.
Three figure skaters nicknamed "The Blade Angels" are taking center stage Tuesday in the women's short program. Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito will compete for spots in Thursday's free skate finals, with the top 24 advancing.
Liu and Glenn already know what Olympic gold feels like. The duo helped Team USA win the figure skating team event earlier in the Games, and now they're hungry for individual medals.
Beyond the ice rink, American athletes are making their mark in some of the Games' most exciting events. Mac Forehand sits in pole position to medal in men's freestyle skiing big air after topping the qualifying round, a stunning improvement from his 11th place finish at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
The youth movement is alive and well in snowboarding. Two 16-year-old Americans, Jessica Perlmutter and Lily Dhawornvej, will compete in the women's snowboard slopestyle final after strong qualifying performances.
Why This Inspires
These stories remind us that dedication pays off in ways both big and small. Forehand's journey from 11th place to medal contender shows how persistence transforms setbacks into comebacks.
The teenage snowboarders represent the next generation stepping confidently into the spotlight. Their courage to compete on the world's biggest stage at just 16 years old demonstrates that age is just a number when talent meets preparation.
And the "Blade Angels" embody teamwork and individual excellence coexisting beautifully. Liu and Glenn celebrated together as team champions, and now they'll support each other as competitors, proving that the Olympic spirit is about lifting everyone higher.
The U.S. men's hockey team also cruised through group play undefeated and awaits its next opponent. Sweden and Latvia will battle Tuesday for the chance to face the Americans in the quarterfinals.
These Milan Games are becoming a showcase of American athletic depth, where veterans and teenagers alike are writing inspiring chapters in their personal stories while representing their country with pride.
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Based on reporting by ESPN
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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