On Tuesday night, 17-year-old Ami Nakai - the youngest competitor in the women's event - stormed to the top after the short program.

Japan dominate the short program in the women's figure skating at Milan-Cortina 2026 with their athletes occupying three of the top four places following the short program.

Japan’s skaters stole the spotlight as the Americans largely struggled in their attempts to end a two-decade medal drought