Madeline Schizas 25th after short program in Milan

Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas has placed 25th in the women’s short program, leaving her out of the free skate portion of the event.

The 23-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 55.38 in her performance to “The Lion King” soundtrack after making several mistakes in her routine.

The score meant Schizas, a four-time Canadian champion, did not qualify for Thursday’s free skate portion of the event, where the top 24 advance.

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“I made a couple of errors and I’m very disappointed with the way I skated today,” Schizas said. “I really didn’t expect that, I’ve been practicing well.”

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Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto currently lead the standings, followed by American Alysa Liu.

Schizas said she got no points for one element which was the deciding factor in advancing to the free skate.

“Obviously really unfortunate, but part of the sport and part of life,” she said.

Earlier in the Games, Schizas skated in the team event where she scored a season’s best 125.00 points in her free skate, as Canada ultimately finished fifth.

Schizas made her Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Games where she was 18th in women’s single skating and was part of the Canadian squad that placed fourth in the team event.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2026.