As Seen On

These Boston figure skaters won nationals, faced tragedy and move on to worlds

0:00 / 3:09

BostonMarch 24, 2025 9:34 pm

These Boston figure skaters won nationals, faced tragedy and move on to worlds

A pair of Boston-area figure skaters will have their world championship debut here at home, and they have a great shot at winning.

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov spoke about how much they’re preparing, and how the loss of other members of the Skating Club of Boston in the tragic plane crash following their pairs victory at nationals in Wichita changed everything for them.

Follow NBC10 Boston:
https://instagram.com/nbc10boston
https://tiktok.com/@nbc10boston
https://facebook.com/NBC10Boston
https://twitter.com/NBC10Boston
https://bsky.app/profile/nbcboston.com

More As Seen On Videos

Slide 1 of 31

These Boston figure skaters won nationals, faced tragedy and move on to worlds

These Boston figure skaters won nationals, faced tragedy and move on to worlds

Tapping into the beat with the Syncopated Ladies

Tapping into the beat with the Syncopated Ladies

Celtics & Bentley University Host 35 Students for 2025 Career Day

Celtics & Bentley University Host 35 Students for 2025 Career Day

Jaylen Brown talks dunk contest, Bill Nye and new performance brand on ‘The Tonight Show'

Trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers delayed by water main break at courthouse

Trial for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers delayed by water main break at courthouse

Menorah lighting to celebrate first night of Hanukkah in Boston

Menorah lighting to celebrate first night of Hanukkah in Boston

@Issue: How Mayor Wu is planning for incoming Trump administration

@Issue: How Mayor Wu is planning for incoming Trump administration

@Issue: Incoming and retiring lawmakers in Massachusetts

@Issue: Incoming and retiring lawmakers in Massachusetts

@Issue: Massachusetts votes to audit legislature

@Issue: Massachusetts votes to audit legislature

@Issue: How ‘No' prevailed in questions 4 & 5

@Issue: How ‘No' prevailed in questions 4 & 5

@Issue: Shift of Latino voters towards Donald Trump

@Issue: Shift of Latino voters towards Donald Trump

@Issue: Final push to convince undecided voters

@Issue: Final push to convince undecided voters

@Issue: Early voting starts in Massachusetts

@Issue: Early voting starts in Massachusetts

Gary Washburn talks new Celtics book, shares thoughts on upcoming NBA season

Gary Washburn talks new Celtics book, shares thoughts on upcoming NBA season

Red Sox legend Luis Tiant dies at 83

Red Sox legend Luis Tiant dies at 83

@Issue: 30 days left until the presidential election

@Issue: 30 days left until the presidential election

Here's what you need to know about how to vote in Massachusetts

Here's what you need to know about how to vote in Massachusetts

@Issue: Catching up with Congressman Seth Moulton

@Issue: Catching up with Congressman Seth Moulton

@Issue: Breaking down the Massachusetts ballot questions

@Issue: Breaking down the Massachusetts ballot questions

@Issue: What's next after presidential debate?

@Issue: What's next after presidential debate?

Jayson Tatum talks manifesting his NBA and Olympic dreams and releasing a children's book

Jayson Tatum talks manifesting his NBA and Olympic dreams and releasing a children's book

@Issue: Catching up with Sen. Warren on migrant crisis, presidential race and more

@Issue: Catching up with Sen. Warren on migrant crisis, presidential race and more

Karen Read supporters hold standouts across the country

Karen Read supporters hold standouts across the country

Families displaced after house fire in Worcester

Families displaced after house fire in Worcester

@Issue: What you need to know about the Massachusetts primary

@Issue: What you need to know about the Massachusetts primary

@Issue: Mass. looking to tackle housing crisis

@Issue: Mass. looking to tackle housing crisis

@Issue: New restrictive shelter regulations take effect

@Issue: New restrictive shelter regulations take effect

@Issue: Democrats rally around Kamala Harris' candidacy

@Issue: Democrats rally around Kamala Harris' candidacy

@Issue: Political implications of Donald Trump assassination attempt

@Issue: Political implications of Donald Trump assassination attempt

@Issue: Biden facing calls to step aside

@Issue: Biden facing calls to step aside

Basketball and pickleball players argue over court space

Basketball and pickleball players argue over court space

Latest

Kelly meets 88-year-old grandfather behind viral graduation ceremony TikTok

Kelly meets 88-year-old grandfather behind viral graduation ceremony TikTok

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' cast share music inspirations growing up

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' cast share music inspirations growing up

Opening day bites you can catch at Blue Ribbon Brasserie

Opening day bites you can catch at Blue Ribbon Brasserie

Ditching the ‘mean girl' era for positive teen girl power

Ditching the ‘mean girl' era for positive teen girl power

Clock in, zone out on AppleTV's Severance

Clock in, zone out on AppleTV's Severance

Ben Affleck breaks silence on Jennifer Lopez divorce

Ben Affleck breaks silence on Jennifer Lopez divorce

Top tips for heart-healthy habits

Top tips for heart-healthy habits

Ed Sheeran reveals title of next album and talks writing ‘Shape of You' for Rihanna

Ed Sheeran reveals title of next album and talks writing ‘Shape of You' for Rihanna

Eva Longoria says Paulina Chavez is the future of Hollywood

Eva Longoria says Paulina Chavez is the future of Hollywood

Elon Musk's daughter Vivian reacts to his transphobic comment

Elon Musk's daughter Vivian reacts to his transphobic comment

Meghan Markle & Gwyneth Paltrow squash feud rumors

Meghan Markle & Gwyneth Paltrow squash feud rumors

NBC News' Vicky Nguyen shares family's incredible journey from Vietnam to America in new memoir

NBC News' Vicky Nguyen shares family's incredible journey from Vietnam to America in new memoir