World champion and Olympian Deanna Stellato-Dudek will once again represent the United States, returning to U.S. Figure Skating and beginning a new pairs partnership with Danil Siianytsia.
 
The partnership marks a homecoming for Stellato-Dudek, who began her international career representing the United States more than 25 years ago and has since authored one of the most remarkable careers in figure skating.
 
"I'm incredibly excited to begin this new chapter with Danil and I'm so grateful for all the fans who continue to support me through every chapter of my journey.  I'll give everything I have to make you proud and represent the USA with everything I have," Stellato-Dudek said. "My journey in this sport has taken me places I never could have imagined, but the United States is where it all began for me. I'm grateful for everything I've experienced throughout my career and excited about what Danil and I can build together."
 
Stellato-Dudek, 43, is the 2024 World champion, 2024 Four Continents champion and a three-time Canadian champion with former partner Maxime Deschamps. At age 40, she became the oldest woman in any discipline to win an ISU World Figure Skating Championships title. She made her long-awaited Olympic debut at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, where she and Deschamps finished 11th.
 
Born in Park Ridge, Illinois, Stellato-Dudek first represented the United States in women's singles, winning the 1999 U.S. novice title and silver at the 2000 World Junior Championships. After injuries led her to step away from competitive skating, she spent 16 years away from the sport before launching her comeback in pairs in 2016.
 
Siianytsia, 25, was born in Dnipro, Ukraine, and has represented the United States internationally in pairs. With former partner Anastasiia Smirnova, he won the 2021 U.S. junior title and finished fourth at the 2022 World Junior Championships. The pair later moved to the senior level, winning the 2022 Golden Spin of Zagreb and competing in the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Series.
 
The new partnership brings together two experienced pair skaters as U.S. Figure Skating begins a new Olympic quad leading to the Olympic Winter Games Alpes 2030.
 
"Deanna's story has always been one of perseverance, belief and an extraordinary commitment to excellence, and we are thrilled to welcome her back to U.S. Figure Skating," U.S. Figure Skating Chief of High Performance Justin Dillon said. "What's exciting about this partnership is the combination of Deanna's experience and determination with Danil's talent and potential. They share an ambitious vision for what they want to accomplish, and we look forward to supporting them as they develop as a team."
 
Stellato-Dudek and Siianytsia will train in Colorado Springs with Olympic coach Drew Meekins. They will be entering the qualifying season in anticipation of competing at the 2027 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.