This past weekend, we got the Winter tingles and mingles—brought by the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Although it may have ended yesterday on Sunday, January 11, 2026, we’re not done though—just yet.
WE are not though just yet. After days of frost and falls, it was triumphant landings and successful pairs. And the final day? It unleashed the top boys who’ll be heading toward the next Olympics.
Winner (Gold): Ilia Malinin (324.88)
Second (Silver): Andrew Torgashev (267.62)
Third (Bronze): Maxim Naumov (249.16)
Fourth (Pewter): Jacob Sanchez (249.07)
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So we compiled our very own Top 4—best of the best—with Print & Campaign Potential in mind too (the kind of camera-ready presence that can translate beyond the rink). The U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team talk may have gone down around 2 p.m. ET through Saturday, Jan. 10. Now check out INYIM Media’s winning choices for the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships!
FIRST UP! Drum rolls! It tis…
Jacob Sanchez
Age: 18 (as of Jan 12, 2026)
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: Not publicly listed on ISU/USFS bio
Birthplace: Middletown, NY (USA)
Why he’s here: Pewter and right on the podium’s edge (249.07).
Print & Campaign Potential: Photographs clean with natural ease—strong for athletic lifestyle shoots and simple editorial portraits.
Liam Kapeikis | Rinkside: Men | DAY 4 | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Age: 21 (born June 28, 2004)
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: Not publicly listed on USFS/ISU bio
Print & Campaign Potential: Lean lines and composed presence that photographs sharp—easy fit for sportswear, outerwear, and minimalist editorial styling.
Ilia Malinin
Age: 21 (as of Jan 12, 2026)
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 140 lb (64 kg)
Birthplace: Fairfax, VA (USA)
Why he’s here: Gold with authority (324.88).
Print & Campaign Potential: Clean posture + controlled presence that photographs sharp in sportswear or sleek editorial styling.
Samuel Mindra | Rinkside: Men | DAY 4 | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Age: 22 (born June 13, 2003)
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: Not publicly listed on USFS/ISU bio
Print & Campaign Potential: Performance-forward with strong angles and controlled expression—reads well in clean lighting for editorial profiles and lifestyle campaign work.
Will Annis | Rinkside: Men | DAY 4 | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Age: 20 (born Jan. 13, 2005)
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: Not publicly listed on USFS/ISU bio
Print & Campaign Potential: Photographs clean with steady posture and a composed presence—strong fit for sport/editorial portraits and athletic campaign styling.
The podium didn’t flinch, and the camera picks came through clean—scoreboard + presence, both can be true. Comment below.
