TAmong the couples from Milan-Cortina who made our hearts beat the most – from the marriage proposal in the snow to Breezy Johnson, to the romantic moments between the Olympic gold Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul – there is one that continues to give us romance and smiles every day: Sara Conti and Tim Dieck. After the emotional hugs on the ice and flowers for Valentine’s Daythe Spanish skater – paired with Olivia Smart and now out of competition – stood out in the stands of Milan Ice Skating Arena for a cheer original and irresistibly pop: bullfighter’s uniform and glasses in the shape of the Olympic rings. A disguise ironic and affectionate to support his girlfriend, paired with Niccolò Maciiin a free program that recalls flamenco.
Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii on the ice for the medal
This evening Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii return to the track for the artistic couples competitionwith the aim of aim for the podium. In the race they stand out for clean elegance, refined lines and great understanding as a couple: she brings grace and interpretative intensity, he solidity and precision in lifting and more complex elements. Their style combines power and sensitivitytechnique and story.
Sara Conti and her partner Niccolò Macii of Team Italia compete in pairs skating at Milano Cortina 2026. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
Tim Dieck’s costume, a tribute to the choreography
Dieck’s costume is no coincidence, of course. Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii’s program is inspired by flamencowith theatrical movements, fast pace and Iberian atmospheres which transform the ice into a real stage. A powerful choreographic choiceplayed on character, energy and stage presence. Tim Dieck transformed this artistic detail into a gesture of love: one way tender, creative and full of complicity to accompany the performance also from the stands, symbolically entering their story on the ice.
The love story between Sara Conti and Tim Dieck
After the end of the relationship with Niccolò Macii, Sara Conti has found a new balance alongside Dieck. The two met on the international skating circuit and their complicity, born between training and competitions, soon turned into a romantic bond. The couple won over the public not only with their performances on the ice, but also for the sweetness and understanding off the slopes. Between Sara and Niccolò’s choreography and Tim’s original cheering, their relationship becomes an example of how private life and the competitive world can coexist harmoniouslybetween emotion, passion and style.
Sara Conti of Team Italia greets the public after competing with her partner Niccolò Macii. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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