Though all the medals have been handed out, figure skaters aren’t quite done with their Olympic performances — and some of the most unique skates could still be to come. That’s because one of figure skating’s “most cherished traditions,

A team of skilled technicians and drivers keep the frozen surface at the right temperature and thickness. The challenge? Each event needs a different kind of ice.

Amber Glenn needed to give herself some reassurance. On Friday, the American figure skater hit the ice to complete the jump that knocked her down in the standings during Tuesday’s short program and ultimately cost her a medal at the Milano Cortina Games.

Some of figure skating’s most notable performers will return to the ice for an Olympic performance unlike anything seen so far in the Games. Figure skating’s Exhibition Gala lineup, which includes stars like Alysa Liu,

Erin Jackson took up rollerblades to master the art of skating before she stepped foot on the ice. And that little trick did turn out significantly well for Jackson.

Emilea Zingas reveals the simple, hydration-first routine that keeps her skin glowing through cold rinks, heavy makeup, and Olympic pressure.

Cowan is there to capture the emotional moments after an athlete finishes their routine and to accompany them to the kiss-and-cry couch, making him the first camera operator in Olympic history to be allowed onto the ice with the figure skaters and ice dancers.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.