Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas placed 25th in the women’s short program at a recent event in Milan, which unfortunately meant she would not advance to the free skate portion of the competition. Schizas scored 55.38, performing to the soundtrack from 'The Lion King', but made several errors during her routine that hindered her performance. Only the top 24 competitors qualify for the free skate, and her score fell short of this threshold. Earlier in the Games, Schizas participated in the team event, where she achieved a season's best score of 125.00 points in her free skate. However, despite her efforts, the Canadian team concluded the event in fifth place. This short program marks a disappointing moment for Schizas, who has had a successful competitive history as a four-time Canadian champion. In her previous Olympic appearance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Schizas finished 18th in the women’s singles event but contributed to her team's strong performance in the team event, culminating in a fourth-place finish. The current standings in Milan are led by Japan’s Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto, with American Alysa Liu also in the top ranks, emphasizing the competitive nature of this year's event.