U.S. retains figure skating team gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

MILAN, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) --The United States successfully defended its title in the figure skating team event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, with Japan finishing a close second and host Italy taking bronze.

The United States and Japan entered the men's free skate - the final segment of the competition - tied atop the overall standings.

American star Ilia Malinin did not land his signatur