U.S. takes early lead in figure skating team event at Milan-Cortina 2026

MILAN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The United States sat on top while China provisionally ranked ninth in team event after the first-day competition of figure skating at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games here on Friday.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered a strong performance in the ice dancing rhythm dance for a leading 91.06 points, while women's world champion Alysa Liu placed second to help the defending