Alisa Efimova & Misha Mitrofanov

[GoneWithTheWind]

Alisa Efimova (Russian: Алиса Ефимова, born 8 June 1999) and Misha Mitrofanov (born June 12, 1997) are a pairs team representing the US.

Togther, they are the 2026 Four Continents Champions, the 2025 and 2026 US National champions, the 2024 U.S. national silver medalists, the 2025 Finlandia Trophy silver medalists and the 2024 Skate America bronze medalists.

• Official ISU Bio
• U.S. Figure Skating Bio
• Skating Scores Profile
• Alisa's Wikipedia
• Misha's Wikipedia
• Alisa & Ruben's Golden Skate Thread
• Alisa & Alexander's Golden Skate Thread
• Audrey & Misha's Golden Skate Thread

ISU Personal Bests

Personal Best Total Score	205.49​	ISU GP Finlandia Trophy 2025
Personal Best Score Short Program	71.85​	2026 Four Continents Championships
Personal Best Score Free Skating	135.59​	ISU World Championships 2025

Programs

Programs
2025-2026
SP: Reel Around the Sun (Bill Whelan)
FS: Where Do I Begin (from "Love Story") by Francis Lai

2024-2025
SP: "Ameksa” and ”Uccen” by Taalbi Brothers
FS: "Je Suis Malade” by Forestella

2023-2024
SP: Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter; Tourner dans le vide by Indila
FS: Iron 2021 by Woodkid

Results

Results

Event	Total
2025-2026 Season
2026 World Championships	6
2026 Four Continents Championships	1
2026 US Nationals	1
2025 Finlandia Trophy	2
2025 NHK Trophy	5
2025 Nebelhorn Trophy	3
2025 John Nicks Pairs Challenge	2
2024-2025 Season
2025 World Team Trophy	5 (Team - 1st)
2025 World Championships	6
2025 Four Continents	5
2025 US Nationals	1
2024 Grand Prix de France	4
2024 CS John Nicks International Pairs Competition​	2​
2024 Nebelhorn Trophy​	4​
2024 Skate America​	3​
2023-2024​
2024 U.S. Championships​	2​

 

[aroundtheworld778]

Thanks for starting their thread!
A little clarification: according to Skating Scores, Efimova/Korovin won six medals on the Challenger series: Tallin Trophy 2016 and 2017, Nepala Memorial 2017, Nebelhorn 2018, Golden Spin 2018, and Finlandia 2019. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Tutto]

I think this thread deserves more activity

Just checked their Instagram and was happy to see this post:

Alisa Efimova on Instagram: "Feels surreal to have had been able to represent team USA at home Worlds in Boston. Also being able to share this experience with our families is priceless. Huge thank you to our coaches, choreographers, the Skating Club

1,283 likes, 41 comments - alisaefim on April 2, 2025: "Feels surreal to have had been able to represent team USA at home Worlds in Boston. Also being able to share this experience with our families is priceless. Huge thank you to our coaches, choreographers, the Skating Club of Boston, US...

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How nice of Danny O'Shea was to comment!

 

[gsk8]

Efimova and Mitrofanov make their mark

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov In a frank interview, USA's Alisa Efimova, 25, and Misha Mitrofanov, 27, shared their thoughts on their successful

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In the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating, chemistry, dedication, and mutual respect are everything. For Efimova and Mitrofanov, their partnership has quickly evolved into something more than just a successful pairing—it’s a shared journey of passion, growth, and authenticity.

Looking back on the season, what are your thoughts about the progress of this team? What do you think of their programs? What would you like to see them skate to?

 

[Tutto]

Alisa posted this photo on her Instagram:

Alisa Efimova on Instagram: "Summer training outfit upgraded! Thank you @chiquesport for the Phoenix leotard 🤍"

1,135 likes, 17 comments - alisaefim on May 6, 2025: "Summer training outfit upgraded! Thank you @chiquesport for the Phoenix leotard 🤍".

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Stunning! A question though: will Misha be able to focus on training?

Curiosity kills me - what programs to be for the new season, I am afraid it is still a long wait before we know!

 

[Tutto]

Belated Happy Birthday to Alisa! (yesterday)
And another one coming - Misha's on Thursday, the 12th.
How handy is this - they can save on the birthday parties

And here is some food for thought:

Alisa Efimova on Instagram: "Absolutely mesmerized by Romeo et Juliette at the @bostonballet Such a beautiful and tender interpretation of the story 🤍"

775 likes, 10 comments - alisaefim on June 8, 2025: "Absolutely mesmerized by Romeo et Juliette at the @bostonballet Such a beautiful and tender interpretation of the story 🤍".

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What if the new program is R&J (as I secretly wished) ?!!!

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

^^ Ah, so they are both Geminis. A twinning pairs team!

I do hope that something is definitely in positive progress to help pave the way for them to make the 2026 Olympics together. ️

 

[Tutto]

Ekaterina Gordeeva on Instagram: "Last week I had privilege to work with Renee Rocca on one of the new programs for @alisaefim and @misha_mitrofanov97 they are so wonderful to work with. Two programs for this season are full of life, they will tell y

2,727 likes, 46 comments - katiaagordeeva on August 8, 2025: "Last week I had privilege to work with Renee Rocca on one of the new programs for @alisaefim and @misha_mitrofanov97 they are so wonderful to work with. Two programs for this season are full of life, they will tell you a story ♥️. On...

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https://x.com/kaorigladiator/status/1953855675102007754

Thrilled to hear that Katia worked with them! Resemblance to Katia is astonishing.

 

[Tutto]

Alisa Efimova on Instagram: "Alisa and Misha’s long program, “Love Story”, is a heartfelt tribute to the 2-time Olympic Champions, legendary pair Katia Gordeeva and Sergey Grinkov — our true idols in the skating world. This year marks 30 years since

2,640 likes, 106 comments - alisaefim on August 18, 2025: "Alisa and Misha’s long program, “Love Story”, is a heartfelt tribute to the 2-time Olympic Champions, legendary pair Katia Gordeeva and Sergey Grinkov — our true idols in the skating world. This year marks 30 years since Sergey’s...

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Their long program is a tribute to Katia & Sergey to mark 30 years of Sergei passing

 

[Tutto]

Found the total SP at Summer Sizzler but sadly with different music, still…

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[mylifeback]

I am currently obsessed with this team! I loved their programs last year and hope for programs equally as special.
And what do we have to do to get Alisa her citizenship in time for the Olympics!!

 

[aroundtheworld778]

And what do we have to do to get Alisa her citizenship in time for the Olympics!!

Alisa and Misha haven't revealed what process they are doing, but since she's only been in the US for two years, she pretty much needs a bill passed by Congress and signed by the President. Not impossible, but the USA never grants instant citizenship to athletes for the Olympics so it would be a very special exception. I can't think of any other path that would be feasible for her. At any rate, I hope they have a good year, and if they don't make it to the Olympics, they might even podium at Worlds given that some of the top pairs are expected to retire after the Olympics.

 

[skylark]

I think nothing as far as citizenship for Alisa will be resolved until late December. It might well depend on how well the team E/M does between now and then. I remember in December 2004 that the Act of Congress necessary to getting Tanith Belbin's citizenship was written up in the newspapers around Dec. 31. Our Michigan Senator Carl Levin was instrumental in pushing it through. So was a Representative whose name I don't recall.

I have high hopes that our legislators and president will see what a great thing this would be for US and that they'll cooperate together. We can hope!

Can't help adding that I can't wait to see both their programs, especially the FS tribute to G&G. I love that they're committed to romantic programs that also lean hard on classical figure skating, while keeping their technique current to today's requirements.

 

[paulusfr]

Back in 2023, Misha was very confident about the citizenship issue:

Q: You mentioned that you dream of competing in the Olympics. There might be problems with Alisa’s passport.
A: Misha Mitrofanov: We’re sorting that out. I think there won’t be any problems; we have a plan of action.

I guess everybody just have to wait and see what happens.

 

[Arriba627]

Scroll down for some interesting thoughts from Alisa and Misha.

How Team USA Figure Skaters are Preparing for the Olympic Season

Interviews with Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, Ilia Malinin, and Jason Brown at U.S. Figure Skating's Summer Sizzler

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[Tutto]

Scroll down for some interesting thoughts from Alisa and Misha.

How Team USA Figure Skaters are Preparing for the Olympic Season

Interviews with Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, Ilia Malinin, and Jason Brown at U.S. Figure Skating's Summer Sizzler

fsskatingstan.substack.com

Arriba627, thank you so very much! An incredible interview with them, I am off to read it again but just wanted to let you know you made my day!

 

[Tutto]

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SP at John Nicks International

Sadly Alisa doubled the toeloop and was shaky on the throw but lots of positives too. Level 4 on everything but throw. The program suit them but needs more mileage. There are signs that the judges slowly warming to them - with errors they got nearly 67 whereas at 4CC they got 67+ for a clean skate.
And now off to wait impatiently for FS ...

 

[paulusfr]

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SP at John Nicks International

Sadly Alisa doubled the toeloop and was shaky on the throw but lots of positives too. Level 4 on everything but throw. The program suit them but needs more mileage. There are signs that the judges slowly warming to them - with errors they got nearly 67 whereas at 4CC they got 67+ for a clean skate.
And now off to wait impatiently for FS ...

This year you need a Group 5 lift in the short program — it has the higher base value, and that makes the difference in the scores.

 

[aroundtheworld778]

I think nothing as far as citizenship for Alisa will be resolved until late December. It might well depend on how well the team E/M does between now and then. I remember in December 2004 that the Act of Congress necessary to getting Tanith Belbin's citizenship was written up in the newspapers around Dec. 31. Our Michigan Senator Carl Levin was instrumental in pushing it through. So was a Representative whose name I don't recall.

I have high hopes that our legislators and president will see what a great thing this would be for US and that they'll cooperate together. We can hope!

Can't help adding that I can't wait to see both their programs, especially the FS tribute to G&G. I love that they're committed to romantic programs that also lean hard on classical figure skating, while keeping their technique current to today's requirements.

I don't think their results at this point make any difference. Alisa's case is strengthened by having a world or Olympic medal, which she does not (Tanith was a world medalist and had also completed residency requirements.) Likely they are presenting their case with a variety of factors, not just sports achievements.

 

[skylark]

I wish Alisa (and Misha) ALL THE BEST in their quest for Alisa's citizenship.

I think they're being brave in they way they're doing is, and I also think they're wise to be keeping mum, simply saying it's out of their hands at this point, they've done everything they can. I'll continue to hope for legislators to see their potential, and to cooperate with each other.