New Era of Figure Skating Heroes Emerges with 'Blade Angels'
A new type of figure skating hero, dubbed the 'Blade Angels,' is emerging, signaling a shift from traditional 'ice princesses' in the sport.
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A new type of figure skating hero, dubbed the 'Blade Angels,' is emerging, signaling a shift from traditional 'ice princesses' in the sport.
Another full day of action is underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with several medal events and the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament throughout the day. The United States faces Sweden wi
Reigning U.S. champion Amber Glenn's hopes for an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics 2026 were dashed by a missed jump.
Details on how to watch Team USA compete in the women's figure skating short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan have been released.

Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, the top U.S. women's figure skaters, are working together as 'Blade Angels' to pursue Olympic gold, aiming to end a long drought for the U.S. in the sport.
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito are highlighted as the top U.S. women's figure skating prospects for the 2026 Winter Olympics, aiming to break a long medal drought.
The trio has called several Olympics in recent years.
The U.S. Olympic figure skating team's close-knit trio of Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito have earned the nickname 'Blade Angels'.
Richard and Cathlene Glenn, parents of Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn, are highlighted as being 'absolutely essential' to her success.
The Yodel newsletter provides a morning news update, highlighting America's 'Blade Angels' in sports.

Taylor Swift has narrated a new Olympics promo, introducing three American figure skaters — Amber, Alysa, and Isabeau — in an NBC clip featuring her song 'Opalite'.
Gold medalist Jutta Leerdam could potentially earn $1 million from Nike following a 'sexy moment' on the ice after winning her 1,000-meter race.
Japanese skater Ami Nakai overshadowed the USA's 'Blade Angels' in the women's figure skating opener, as American skaters struggled to end a two-decade medal drought.
Japan's ace figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, aiming for her second consecutive Olympic medal, completed her final adjustments at the competition venue ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics short program.
There's a record-breaking number of out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including medal winners for Team USA.
Day 10 of the Milan Cortina Olympics saw Elana Meyers Taylor win a gold medal, while the U.S. pairs skating drought extended to 38 years, amidst a day of mixed emotions and an event cancellation.