When is the pairs free skate?
The pairs free skate is on Monday, Feb. 16.
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Olympics / Figure Skating
2026 Winter Olympics: Pairs Short Program Highlights
A look at the thrilling performances from the pairs short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting top contenders and unexpected moments.
Key Insights
- Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin lead with a personal best score of 80.01.
- Georgia's Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava are in second place with 75.46 points.
- Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud delivered an emotional performance, securing third place with a personal best score of 74.60.
- U.S. teams, Ellie Kam/Danny O'Shea and Emily Chan/Spencer Howe, are in 7th and 9th place, respectively.
- Veteran Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 42, made her Olympic dream come true after a 16-year retirement, though a late error placed her team in 14th.
In-Depth Analysis
The pairs short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics showcased a mix of seasoned athletes and rising stars. Hase and Volodin's masterful performance set a high bar, while Metelkina and Berulava continued their impressive season. Pereira and Michaud's emotional skate resonated with the audience, earning them a spot in the top three.
Team USA's Kam and O'Shea delivered a season-best performance, while Chan and Howe proved their potential on the Olympic stage. Stellato-Dudek's return to the Olympics after a long hiatus was a remarkable story, despite the unfortunate error in their program.
The competition is fierce, with only a few points separating the top contenders. The free skate on Monday will determine the medalists.
FAQ
Where can I watch the figure skating events?
The events are being broadcast on USA Network and NBC, and streaming on Peacock.
Which U.S. pairs are competing?
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea, and Emily Chan and Spencer Howe.
Takeaways
- The pairs short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics delivered thrilling performances and unexpected moments. Germany, Georgia and Canada lead after the short program. The US team is in the top 10 and will compete in the free skate on Monday. Veteran Deanna Stellato-Dudek made her Olympic dream come true after a 16-year break.
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