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US Figure Skating's Elite 'OGM Chain' Chat Connects Olympic Gold Medalists
The exclusive text group welcomes new members after each Olympic team event victory.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The U.S. figure skating community has an elite text message group called the "OGM Chain" that includes only American Olympic gold medalists in the sport. The group grew by five members after the 2026 Winter Olympics team event, welcoming skaters like Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu. The group uses the chat to discuss the sport, share opinions, and even coordinate charitable efforts like a benefit for families affected by a tragic plane crash involving figure skaters.
Why it matters
The OGM Chain represents the pinnacle of American figure skating achievement, connecting the sport's legends across generations. It highlights the tight-knit nature of the figure skating community and the special bond shared by those who have reached the Olympic summit.
The details
The OGM Chain, which stands for "only gold medalists," includes American figure skaters who have won Olympic titles, from 90-year-old Tenley Albright to the most recent champions like Nathan Chen. The group uses the private text chat to discuss the sport, share opinions, and coordinate charitable efforts. When a tragic plane crash killed dozens of members of the figure skating community, the OGM Chain was active as the gold medalists tried to console each other and organize a benefit event.
- The OGM Chain was started sometime prior to the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
- The group grew by five new members after the 2026 Winter Olympics team event victory.
- A benefit event called "Legacy on Ice" was held last March to support families affected by the plane crash.
The players
Nathan Chen
An American figure skater who won Olympic gold in 2022.
Brian Boitano
An American figure skater who won Olympic gold in 1988.
Tenley Albright
A 90-year-old American figure skater who won Olympic gold.
Ilia Malinin
An American figure skater who won Olympic gold in the 2026 team event.
Alysa Liu
An American figure skater who won Olympic gold in the 2026 team event.
What they’re saying
“It's really fun. You go into the chat and you're like, 'Wow,' You just think to yourself, 'I'm actually in this community.'”
— Brian Boitano, 1988 Olympic Champion (The Associated Press)
“It means a lot personally, because we are able to talk about the sport and about skaters and about the U.S. team. If we feel strongly about something, we kind of voice our opinions.”
— Carol Heiss, 1956 Olympic Champion (The Associated Press)
“It happens so fast. Four minutes on the ice and two minutes on the podium and then boom, life changes.”
— Dorothy Hamill, 1976 Olympic Champion (The Associated Press)
What’s next
The OGM Chain members are expected to continue using the private chat to stay connected and support each other, both in times of celebration and tragedy.
The takeaway
The exclusive OGM Chain represents the pinnacle of American figure skating achievement, highlighting the tight-knit nature of the sport's community and the special bond shared by those who have reached the Olympic summit.
