Italy’s Guignard and Fabbri Aim for Another Olympic Figure Skating Bronze
Italian figure skaters Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri are vying for another Olympic medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. This duo showcased their skills during the ice dance competition, where they previously secured a bronze in the team event.
Performance Highlights
Guignard and Fabbri delivered a mesmerizing rhythm dance to a medley of Backstreet Boys songs. They achieved a score of 84.28, placing fifth in the rankings. Remarkably, they are less than two points behind Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who hold the third position.
Path to the Podium
- Event: Olympic Ice Dance Competition
- Date: February 9, 2026
- Location: Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy
- Current Ranking: 5th with a score of 84.28
- Gap to 3rd place: Less than 2 points
Fabbri expressed optimism about closing the gap, stating, “It’s not like a super huge gap, so I think it’s possible.” They will have another opportunity to shine during the free dance segment scheduled for February 11.
Past Achievements
This Olympic appearance marks Guignard and Fabbri’s fourth Games, building on their recent success at the European Championships where they won a silver medal. Their performance also adds to Italy’s illustrious history in figure skating, following past medals won by Barbara Fusar Poli and Maurizio Margaglio in 2002 and Carolina Kostner in 2014.
Support from Fans
The Ice Skating Arena displayed a lively atmosphere, filled with cheers for the Italian pair. Local supporters, including fans like Viola Malvezzi, showed their enthusiasm by waving balloons in the colors of the Italian flag.
Fusar Poli, who trains Guignard and Fabbri, believes in their potential to reclaim a podium position. “They’re absolutely fired up and ready to attack,” she asserted, emphasizing their goal to reach the top three.
As the duo prepares for the upcoming free dance, the excitement continues to build among fans and supporters eager to see Italy’s Guignard and Fabbri aim for another Olympic figure skating bronze at Milano Cortina 2026.
