Lithuanian Ice Dancers Achieve Best Olympic Result in Over 20 Years

Reed and Ambrulevičius Finish 6th at 2026 Winter Games in Milan

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Lithuanian ice dancers Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevičius delivered a stunning performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, securing a sixth-place finish - the best result for Lithuania in the sport since 2002.

Why it matters

This marks a significant milestone for Lithuania in Olympic ice dancing, as the country has struggled to find success in the sport in recent decades. The pair's achievement has sparked immense pride across the nation.

The details

The duo's free program on Wednesday evening earned them a score of 121.71, their highest of the season. Combined with their rhythmic program score from Monday, their total reached 204.66, a new personal best. Despite briefly holding the top position, they ultimately finished sixth as other teams completed their routines.

  • On Wednesday evening, Reed and Ambrulevičius performed their free program.
  • On Monday, the pair competed in the rhythmic program.

The players

Allison Reed

Lithuanian ice dancer who previously represented Georgia in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Saulius Ambrulevičius

Lithuanian ice dancer competing in his first Olympics.

Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas

Lithuanian figure skaters who achieved a fifth-place finish at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the previous best result for Lithuania in the sport.

Gitanas Nausėda

President of Lithuania who granted Reed and Ambrulevičius Lithuanian citizenship in November 2024, allowing them to represent the country in Milan.

Guostė Damulevičiūtė-Gražulienė

Lithuanian figure skating expert who expressed immense pride in the pair's performance.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing success of Lithuanian athletes on the global stage, as the country continues to build its presence in winter sports. The achievement of Reed and Ambrulevičius serves as an inspiration for aspiring Lithuanian ice dancers and figure skaters.