Our Story
It all began …
When Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea joined forces in September 2022, they weren't just forming a new skating partnership, they were laying the foundation for an Olympic dream. In just four short months together, they shocked the skating world by capturing a medal at the U.S. Nationals and earning a coveted spot on the World team, taking their first steps on the path to the Milan Olympics in 2026.
Their sophomore season proved this was no fluke. Team KamO claimed the U.S. National Championship title, stood on the podium at Four Continents Championships, and made their second consecutive World Championship appearance—each achievement bringing them closer to Olympic qualification.
In their third season, Ellie and Danny took the ice by storm: they medaled at all four early competitions—including both of their Grand Prix assignments—earning a spot in the Grand Prix Final and cracking the top 6 in world rankings for the first half of the season. They then added another U.S. Nationals medal to their haul and battled through the World Championships on a broken foot to finish 7th, wrapping up the year ranked 5th overall in the ISU season standings.
Now, the Olympic season is upon us. In this fourth year together, Ellie and Danny are hungrier than ever—fine-tuning their technical repertoire, sharpening their performance under pressure, and ready to challenge the world’s best. With Milan 2026 on the horizon, they remain focused on steady improvement and are grateful for every bit of support as they work toward their Olympic goals.
What makes Team KamO's Olympic journey special isn't just their technical prowess or rapid success—it's their unwavering dedication to representing the United States on figure skating's greatest stage. The road to Milan 2026 requires constant training, international competition, and significant financial resources that Olympic hopefuls must largely secure themselves.
Your support directly impacts Ellie and Danny’s Olympic dream, allowing them to focus on the intensive training and competition schedule necessary to qualify for and succeed at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
As they continue their journey toward Milan, Ellie and Danny invite you to be part of their Olympic story. Together, we can help Team KamO showcase American excellence on the world's biggest stage.
Every contribution brings Team KamO one step closer to representing the U.S. on the Olympic podium.
Meet Ellie Kam
& Danny O’Shea
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@elliekam.w
Born at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, Japan, Ellie's skating journey began at age 4 at the USAF Academy Ice Rink. Currently pursuing a degree in health science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Ellie balances her academic goals with her Olympic aspirations.Before joining Danny in September 2022, Ellie competed as a national-level single skater, bringing unique skills and perspective to their Olympic quest. When she's not preparing for Milan, Ellie enjoys reading novels, knitting, high-performance auto driving, and training her dogs, Bailey and Bear.
Representing Team USA at the Olympics would be the culmination of a lifelong dream for Ellie. Her experiences working with Olympic-level physical therapists and mental health professionals have inspired her future career aspirations. She hopes to work with athletes, particularly female competitors, to emphasize physical and mental well-being in training environments.
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Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Danny laced up his first pair of skates at just 4 years old, beginning a journey that would span decades in pursuit of Olympic glory. His academic pursuits in Business and Mechanical Engineering complement his athletic career, showcasing his dedication both on and off the ice.
A member of Team USA since 2013, Danny brings a wealth of international experience to the partnership, crucial for Olympic success. When he's not training for Milan, Danny can be found hiking with his dog, Snow, diving into science fiction novels, or tackling home improvement projects.
Danny's commitment to the sport extends beyond his own Olympic dreams. He actively coaches young pair skaters, including the 2024 Junior World Silver and Bronze medalists. Passionate about promoting healthy training environments for elite athletes, Danny is helping shape the future of figure skating both as a competitor and mentor.