Live Update: Egadze Follows Grassl, Kagiyama Shines at Team Event!
The second day of the Team Event at the upcoming Olympics in Milan-Cortina witnessed thrilling performances, reshaping the leaderboard. After the free dance, the standings reflected the intense competition among the top figure skating nations.
Current Standings After Day 2
- United States: 44 points
- Japan: 39 points
- Italy: 37 points
- Canada: 35 points
- Georgia: 32 points
Outstanding Performances
Chock and Bates Lead the U.S.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered an exceptional routine, performing to “Paint It Black” by Ramin Djawadi. Their technical score of 75.37 contributed to a total of 133.23, elevating the United States to the top of the standings.
Italy’s Strong Showing
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri surprised the audience with their emotional performance to “Diamanti,” achieving a technical score of 69.44. Their overall score of 124.22 keeps Italy in the running for a higher placement.
Georgia’s Gleb Smolkin and Diana Davis
The Georgian duo performed to a medley that included “Sonata for Cello” by Myaskovsky. With a technical score of 66.10 and a total of 117.82, their performance kept Georgia competitive.
Understanding the Team Event Format
The Team Event involves ten nations competing in short programs followed by free dances. Only the top five teams will advance to the free dance segment, where they can secure points toward the final medal tally.
Day 2 Highlights
- Utana Joshida and Masaya Morita’s performance for Japan fell short, scoring 54.75 (total: 98.55).
- Canada’s Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha scored 67.96 (total: 120.90), ranking behind Italy.
- Daniel Grassl represented Italy with a technical score of 46.58, totaling 87.54, keeping Italy’s aspirations alive.
Upcoming Events
The next round in the Team Event is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026. It will feature the men’s singles short program followed by the free dance. Fans can watch live on various streaming platforms including Eurosport.
As the competition progresses, the fierce rivalry among nations continues to unfold, promising an exciting climax at the Olympics. Stay tuned for updates at Filmogaz.com.
