Japan’s Ami Nakai grabs early Olympic lead

2026 Olympics | Figure Skating | Women’s Short Program

Japan’s Ami Nakai grabbed an early lead after the Women’s figure skating short program at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy. Teammate and veteran Kaori Sakamoto is in a close second, followed by USA’s Alysa Liu. Only 5.82 points separate the first and fifth-place skaters going into the free skate.

Ami Nakai of Japan performs her Short Program at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, on February 17, 2026.

Ami Nakai

Japan’s...