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Skating pair took title at U.S. nationals but can't compete in Olympics after passport delay
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Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov compete during the pairs short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in St. Louis. - photo by AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but not where she needed it most: in her passport. The two-time reigning pairs national champion and her partner — and husband — Misha Mitrofanov are heading overseas for their next competition, but it won’t be to Milan for the Olympics.