RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond figure skater Ken Mikawa will represent the Richmond Figure Skating Club in the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating National Championships in St. Louis.
Mikawa, 22, is making history, according to a news release from the club, marking the first time a skater has qualified for the U.S. Nationals at the senior championship level.
A Virginia Commonwealth University graduate, Mikawa has been skating since he was 4 years old and previously competed at the U.S. Nationals at the juvenile level.
“This is an incredible moment for Richmond skating,” said Lea Rizer, Skating Director at SkateNation Plus. “Ken’s dedication, growth, and love for the sport have brought him to this point, and we could not be more proud.”
His coaching team, Rizer and Tracey Solomons-Henn, will travel with him to St. Louis for support.
“I’ve grown up on the ice here in Richmond,” said Mikawa. “To be able to represent my hometown at Nationals in the Championship division is an honor. I’m grateful to my coaches, the local skating community, and everyone who’s supported me since I first put on skates.”
The U.S. Figure Skating Nationals will take place from Jan. 4-11. It serves as the final qualifying event before the selection of the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team for the 2026 Olympic Games.
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