Danny O'Shea

Daniel O'Shea, a pair skater, has an extensive list of achievements to his credit in a career marked by partnership changes and resilience. With his current partner, Ellie Kam, O'Shea won a team event gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This achievement was preceded by a string of podium finishes at Grand Prix events, the Four Continents competition, and the U.S. national championship. One of his significant milestones, while paired with former partner Tarah Kayne, was winning the 2018 Four Continents Championship, a feat not accomplished by a U.S. team in over a decade.

In the 2022-23 season, O'Shea started skating with Ellie Kam. Together, they started making their mark, winning gold at the 2022 Ice Challenge and silver at the 2022 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb. Their collaboration further strengthened with a bronze medal at the 2023 U.S. Championships and a respectable sixth position at the 2023 Four Continents Championships.

O'Shea's career is characterized by his consistent performance at international levels and his adaptability to skating with different partners. His dedication to the sport is further highlighted by his participation in the 2025 World Championships, where he competed with a broken foot, aiding in securing three spots for U.S. pair skating at the subsequent Winter Olympics.