Shib Sibs

Two-time Olympic Bronze Medalists and three-time World Medalists, Maia and Alex Shibutani, known as the ShibSibs, established themselves as one of the most decorated ice dance teams in U.S. history. Embarking on their ice dance partnership in the spring of 2004, the Shibutanis quickly ascended through the ranks, earning the juvenile silver medal at the 2005 U.S. Junior Championships, followed by the intermediate gold medal in 2006.

They continued to secure multiple Grand Prix medals and podium finishes at various international events and U.S. Championships through the 2012-2015 seasons. Their career reached new heights in the 2015–2016 season, highlighted by their first senior U.S. National title, becoming the 2016 Four Continents Champions, and earning a silver medal at the 2016 World Championships.

The ShibSibs actively serve as Sports Envoys for the U.S. State Department and are prominent ambassadors for the LA2028 Olympic bid, demonstrating their significant influence beyond competitive sport. They have also transitioned into successful authors with their middle-grade book series, ‘Kudo Kids,’ first published in 2020. After a seven-year hiatus from competitive skating, Maia and Alex Shibutani announced their intent to return to competitive ice dance for the 2025/26 season, marking an anticipated new chapter in their illustrious career.