U.S. figure skaters extend commanding lead at world team trophy
U.S. figure skaters took a nearly insurmountable lead at the season-ending world team trophy with one day of competition left in Tokyo.
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U.S. leads figure skating’s world team trophy after first day
The U.S. leads the world team trophy, a biennial figure skating season-ending event, after the first of three days of competition in Tokyo.
Uno defends crown while Chock and Bates make history
Shoma Uno defended his World Championship crown to the delight of his adoring fans in Saitama. The Japanese ace led the men's standings after Thursday's short programme and his free skate routine to Air on the G String, which included five quad attempts, was enough for him to secure top spot in the podium.
Madison Chock, Evan Bates win an ice dance world title for the ages
After 12 years and three Olympics together, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their first world title in ice dance, becoming the oldest gold medalists in the event and the second U.S. couple to win.
US skaters still waiting for Beijing Olympics medals more than a year on
SAITAMA, Japan: The American figure skating team are still waiting for their Beijing Olympics medals over a year later and ice dancer Evan Bates said on Friday (Mar 24) that it hurt to miss an "irreplaceable" moment.
Canada's Gilles, Poirier sit 3rd in ice dance as American duo grabs lead at worlds
Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States took the lead in the rhythm dance at the figure skating world championships on Friday in Saitama, Japan.
For Madison Chock, Evan Bates, an ice dance to seize, at long last, at figure skating worlds
When an 18-year-old Madison Chock went looking for a new ice dance partner in 2011, she already had a résumé that attracted plenty of candidates. She had won the 2009 World junior title and 2011 senior U.S. Championships bronze medal with Greg Zuerlein, who retired after the 2010-11 season.
Gabriella Papadakis, Guillaume Cizeron to sit out figure skating season, future unclear
Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, the reigning Olympic and world ice dance champions, will sit out the upcoming figure skating season. Their competitive future beyond that is unclear.