Anthony Ponomarenko
Acting
Biography
Anthony Ponomarenko (born January 5, 2001) is an American ice dancer. With his skating partner, Christina Carreira, he is a two-time Four Continents bronze medalist (2022, 2024), three-time ISU Grand Prix medalist (one silver, two bronzes), eleven-time medalist on the ISU Challenger Series (four golds, five silvers, two bronzes), and a five-time U.S. national medalist. He represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. At the junior level, they are also two-time World Junior medalists (silver in 2018, bronze in 2017), the 2017–18 JGP Final silver medalists, and the 2018 U.S. national junior champions. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anthony Ponomarenko, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
On March 2, 2025, Legacy on Ice united the figure skating community at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena to honor the 67 lives lost in the January 29 airline tragedy. The sold-out event brought together fans, athletes, and supporters from across the country for an unforgettable evening of tribute and remembrance. Skaters included national and world champions, Olympic medalists, and those with personal connections to the victims—each performance blending artistry, emotion, and resilience. With proceeds supporting victims’ families, first responders, and U.S. Figure Skating, Legacy on Ice was not just a memorial, but a moving celebration of community, courage, and enduring legacy.
Legacy on Ice
Team USA’s figure skating stars reunite to reflect on the top stories and moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, hosted by Adam Rippon.