Fil-Am wins US figure skating gold, heads to World Junior Championships
Junior Men’s Gold Medalist Lorenzo Elano at U.S. National Championship in Wichita, Kansas. Photo Credit @renzoskates, @usfigureskating
LOS ANGELES – Filipino American Lorenzo Elano has clinched the Junior Men’s gold medal at the US National Championships and is now gearing up for the 2025 World Junior Championships next month.
Elano has been selected by US Figure Skating as an alternate for the world competition, which will be held March 25–30 in Boston, Mass.
After his triumph at the Midwestern Sectional Championship, the 17-year-old junior figure skater went on to win his national title with a score of 202.65.
“This week was definitely the most unexpected moment of my life. I want to thank my coaches, parents and friends for their constant support within my training,” Elano stated on social media.
“Thank you to @usfigureskating for allowing me to perform in the gala and for hosting a safe and welcoming environment. I wish I could say more, but I am literally speechless…”
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Elano, who was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., has publicly expressed his grief over the loss of fellow figure skaters, coaches and their family members, who were among those killed after an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River in the Washington, DC, area on Jan. 29.
The victims were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the US Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.
“It’s still heartbreaking cuz we see them often and we know about them and it’s just horrible,” Elano told ABC7 News Chicago.
Elano has launched a GoFundMe to raise funds for his figure skating goals.
“Every donation gets me one step closer to achieving my dream. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with friends, family or anyone who might be able to help,” Elano’s GoFundMe stated.
“If you’re interested in following my figure skating progression, please consider following my Instagram: @renzoskates.”
