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Figure skating sensation Isabeau Levito has spoken about the support she has received from her family, just days after going viral for her comments about the Olympic Village experience. The 18-year-old has generated significant attention during her Winter Olympics debut for Team USA.

Despite her age, Levito arrived at the Milan Cortina Games with medal ambitions following her silver medal performance at the 2024 World Championships. The American skater concluded her short programme on Tuesday, finishing eighth with a total score of 70.84. She is now gearing up for the free skating segment of the competition on Thursday, before the final figure skating rankings are determined. However, Levito became a viral sensation before even stepping onto the ice at the Winter Olympics. The young Olympian has been relishing her time at the Olympic Village and recently joked about being evicted.

"I've spent every night in the [Olympic] Village," she told NBC. "It's been everything and more. And you can't evict me. I don't think there's anything not to enjoy [about the Olympic Village]. I haven't even gotten to compete yet, and I feel like my experience is already complete. Not complete, but I'm having a blast. The best time."

The Team USA star has settled in perfectly in Milan. Her mother's family are Italian and live in the city.

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Levito received support from her mother and aunt in the crowd during her first Olympic performance on Tuesday. The figure skating prodigy was thrilled with her showing at the Milano Ice Skating Arena and was eager to speak with the family members who had travelled to watch her compete.

"I haven't gotten them on my phone yet, but I know that they must have loved that and must be happy for me," Levito said to Olympics.com. "I feel very happy that my Olympic debut went like that and with this programme."

Levito was applauded by spectators as she channelled Italian icon Sophia Loren throughout her routine. Her performance featured two of Loren's songs, 'Almost In Your Arms' and 'Zou Bisou Bisou'.

"I loved every minute of the short program," Levito said. "It makes me feel so good because I get to embody this diva and I can feel it go into my personality and give me confidence. And I just had a great time."

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