Gleb Smolkin: “I think it was the right decision to switch to Georgia. I think it’s calmer for everyone this way. In Russia, athletes do their thing, we do ours, we have our own path, and we chose it for our own reasons.”
Ice dancers Gleb Smolkin and Diana Davis, now representing Georgia, reflect on their Olympic experience and the [...]
“He’s just a normal, good guy! A sweetheart, as I call him. Open to communication, very calm. I didn’t notice any arrogance. Ilia speaks Russian, understands everything, but gives interviews in English.” Tuktamysheva on Ilia Malinin
World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva announced that she will go to the 2026 Olympics in Milan as a [...]
Laurence Fournier Beaudry: “I decided that instead of being the thinnest, I would become the strongest. And I want to show the new generation of skaters that a beautiful body is a healthy body.”
European ice dance champion Laurence Fournier Beaudry shares her journey toward embracing a healthy body image and [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “My first significant medal was at the GP, first for Italy since Kostner’s time. It gave me strength, to realize that I belong. The European bronze was bittersweet: it wasn’t one of my best performances.”
The Italian skater Lara Naki Gutmann recently a bronze medalist at the European Championships in Sheffield, made some [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’m ready to beat the me from four years ago. The ‘Olympic monster’? Is it tasty? I’ll just ignore that and have fun. Of course, I’m aiming for gold. I’ve never cried tears of joy, so I want to experience that.”
Yuma Kagiyama, the 2022 Olympic silver medalist in men’s figure skating, is determined to surpass his past self at [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “To fight for the podium, Petrosian needs triple axel in the short program and a super clean skate with one quad or two ultra-c elements. At some point, we changed this world ourselves. Now, it seems we have to live up to that.”
Coach Eteri Tutberidze discusses Adelia Petrosian’s injury recovery, her training challenges, and her planned [...]
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “I can’t say that one of us motivates the other more. We both have the same level of “craziness””
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, who have only been skating together for a year, share their [...]
Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “Four years were brazenly stolen from us. Four years of the best part of my and Aleksandra’s sports career. This was taken from us in an absolutely unfair, criminal way.”
World bronze medalist in pair skating Dmitrii Kozlovskii, who competes with Aleksandra Boikova, shared his thoughts on [...]
“There are so many things I won’t know until I actually retire,” said Sakamoto but revealed her general plan: “I’ll perform in ice shows at first, but after a few years, I want to focus on being a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto, the first Japanese female figure skater to compete in three consecutive Olympics, shares her [...]
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri: “We’re not thinking about the result; we truly want to skate our best and show that we’re here, because a few months ago, it seemed like we’d disappeared, even though we were still around.”
The ice dance pair Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri - coached by Olympic bronze medalist Barbara Fusar Poli - will [...]
Matteo Rizzo: “I know I can compete to be in the top ten at the Olympics. Podium? Let’s say no. It’s important to keep your feet on the ground. As a team, though, it’s absolutely possible; the statistics are on our side.”
Matteo Rizzo reflects on his journey to qualifying for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “When you see the Olympic flags, you immediately get nervous! You have to fight that.” and “Mailin is doing quad axel, it’s unbelievable! Can you imagine how far he’s gone? I really hope he stays mentally strong.”
Evgeni Plushenko shares his perspective on the upcoming Milan Olympics, the challenges for Russian skaters, the rise [...]
“Amber’s back muscles are amazing. Having both beauty and strength leads to brilliance.” Mone Chiba, inspired by Glenn, who continues to land high-difficulty jumps at age 26
Mone Chiba, making her Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina, draws inspiration from Yuzuru Hanyu, manages her health with [...]
“At first, we really struggled, and there was even a time when both of us fell headfirst on the ice. It was an extremely difficult challenge.” Shoma Uno and Marin Honda debuted a new ice dance program at the “Ice Brave2” choreographed by Jean-Luc Baker
Shoma Uno and Marin Honda debuted a challenging new ice dance program at the "Ice Brave2" show, with Uno expressing [...]
“Hooray, finally! I’m here. The feelings are amazing. I think this is the best thing that has happened in my life during all this time.” Kamila Valieva on returning to competition
Kamila Valieva expressed her joy and gratitude after returning to competition following her suspension, describing her [...]
“We couldn’t have dreamed of better training partners and better competitors. They’ve supported us from the beginning, when we announced our return.” Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on Madison Chock and Evan Bates
Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on European Championships and Olympic preparation. original source: [...]
Carolina Kostner: “The mistake is thinking that a success, or achieving a goal, changes us. In reality, I think the change happens before and then allows you to live that important moment with presence and clarity.”
Carolina Kostner reflects on her lifelong journey in figure skating. original source: vanityfair.it dd. 24th [...]
Riku Miura: “I like being thrown and spun around. Kids who love amusement park rides would enjoy pairs skating.”
Riku Miura, competing in her second Olympics with partner Ryuichi Kihara, is known for her resilience, cheerful [...]
Gabriella Papadakis: “Relationship within skating pairs are difficult, complex, and we have no tools to manage them. All this in a competitive system with almost no limits. It’s an open door to all kinds of human excesses.”
Olympic champion Gabriella Papadakis reveals the toxic dynamics and personal struggles she experienced in figure [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “The hardest thing is showing four years of work in three minutes. You can be the best in training, but if you don’t manage competition well, it becomes impossible. I wouldn’t eliminate it, though – it’s part of the game.”
Interview with Lara Naki Gutmann for Venity Fair Italy. She shares insights into her training, music choices, [...]
Ilia Averbukh: “I think the main drawback of the current judging system is that we don’t know which judge gave which score. In the old system, we knew that a representative from a certain country gave you a certain score.”
Choreographer Ilia Averbukh named the main drawback of the judging system in figure skating. original source: [...]
Gabriella Papadakis: “Guillaume’s public statements reflect the relationship we had. All the arguments are the same ones he used in our relationship to minimize my words, to discredit me, and that were part of his control.”
Olympic champion Gabriella Papadakis reveals the toxic dynamics and personal struggles she experienced in her [...]
“I changed my free skate because I felt it was a program where I could honestly tell my own story.” Junhwan Cha on bringing back “Balada para un Loco” free program
Junhwan Cha will include three quadruple jumps in his programs at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter [...]
“Winning the medal in Beijing was a great turning point. Now, every category is stronger, so if we all unite, I hope we can win a medal of an even better color than last time.” Kaori Sakamoto on the Olympic Team event
Kaori Sakamoto, who will represent Japan in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, has expressed [...]