Overview
- The Shibutanis, known as the 'Shib Sibs,' confirmed their competitive return for the 2025-26 season after stepping away following the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
- Maia Shibutani, now 30, overcame a 2019 kidney cancer diagnosis and surgery, which extended their hiatus from ice dance.
- During their break, the siblings authored four children’s books, pursued creative projects, and were inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2023.
- They will train with coaches Marina Zoueva and Massimo Scali, aiming to secure one of three U.S. Olympic ice dance spots at Milan-Cortina 2026.
- Their return adds depth to a strong U.S. ice dance team that includes reigning world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates.