Spain's presence in Wednesday's Olympic ice dancing competition offered a snapshot of two contrasting pathways converging on the same stage, as the country fielded two couples in the event for the first time.

MILAN (AP) — The Minions made it. After a music rights dispute that took over the Winter Olympics, Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his yellow-and-blue costume and brought the mischievous spirit of the Minions to Milan in the men's short program Tuesday.

Spanish ice dancer Olivia Smart has quietly built one of the most respected careers in modern figure skating. A World Championship medalist and Olympic competitor, she has represented both Great Britain and Spain on the sport’s biggest stages while

Former Team USA Olympic ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker popped the question to Smart Saturday and she said yes. The two shared the news on Instagram on Valentine’s Day. Former Team USA Olympic ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker proposes to ice dancer Olivia Smart of team Spain in the streets of Milan on Feb. 14, 2026. Getty Images

When skimo, as it’s known, makes its Winter Games debut on Thursday, it’ll be a must-watch event.