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Donovan Carrillo Reaches Milano‑Cortina Final With 75.56 Short Program

He became the first Mexican to reach two Olympic figure skating finals, with the free skate set for Friday at 12 p.m. Mexico City time.

Overview

  • Carrillo advanced among the top 24 after Tuesday’s short program at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, securing a place in the men’s free skate.
  • His 75.56 score included a one‑point deduction for a troubled triple Axel, with strong elements such as a quad Salchow noted in the judging.
  • The men’s free skate is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. (CDMX), and will be available in Mexico on Claro Sports, ViX, and open TV listings such as Canal 9/TUDN.
  • He performed to a multi‑version arrangement of Hip Hip Chin Chin developed with Romain Haguenauer, reflecting preparation in Toronto under coaches Jonathan Mills and Myke Gillman.
  • Public figures including President Claudia Sheinbaum and Jalisco governor Pablo Lemus congratulated him, as contenders like Ilia Malinin and Yuma Kagiyama shape a highly competitive final.