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Efimova/Mitrofanov in top spot after short program to kick off 2026 U.S Figure Skating Championships
The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships got underway with the pairs short program in St. Louis. Mo. Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov finished the first night of the event on top. The pairs free skate takes place on Friday Jan.
Alisa Efimova hopes to represent the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but she needs to become a citizen first.
Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov are halfway to their second straight U.S. pairs skating title. Italy could be next — if citizenship papers come through in time.