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US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetness
Read full article: US figure skaters celebrate gold medal from Beijing Olympics with a touch of bittersweetnessThe U.S. figure skating team from the Beijing Olympics will receive a gold medal now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping.
American skater Malinin lands first quad axel in competition
Read full article: American skater Malinin lands first quad axel in competitionIlia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion Nathan Chen among American figure skaters, successfully landed the first quad axel in competition.
Olympic champ Chen out of figure skating worlds with injury
Read full article: Olympic champ Chen out of figure skating worlds with injuryOlympic figure skating champion Nathan Chen withdrew from the world championships on Wednesday because of what he called a “nagging injury” that he’s been dealing with after winning at the Beijing Games.
Lows far outweigh highs in Olympic figure skating program
Read full article: Lows far outweigh highs in Olympic figure skating programThe Olympic figure skating program at the Beijing Games probably won't be remembered for the soaring performances of American gold medalist Nathan Chen, French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron or the Chinese pairs team of Sui Wenjing and Han Cong.
AP sources: US skaters to get Olympic torches as medals wait
Read full article: AP sources: US skaters to get Olympic torches as medals waitIOC president Thomas Bach has offered U.S. figure skaters Olympic torches as holdover gifts while they await a resolution of the Russian doping case preventing them from receiving their silver medals.
Chen's near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic gold
Read full article: Chen's near-perfect skate wins long-sought Olympic goldNathan Chen followed his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a long-awaited Olympic gold medal and a standing ovation inside historic Capital Indoor Stadium.
Olympics Live: Schouten finished distance speedskating sweep
Read full article: Olympics Live: Schouten finished distance speedskating sweepIrene Schouten of the Netherlands has completed a speedskating sweep of the women’s distance events at the Beijing Olympics, setting another Olympic record with a victory in the 5,000 meters.
The Latest: Dutch VJ manhandled during Olympic live shot
Read full article: The Latest: Dutch VJ manhandled during Olympic live shotA correspondent in Beijing for Dutch national broadcaster NOS was manhandled away from his camera during a live news show shortly before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Chen wins 6th straight US figure skating championship
Read full article: Chen wins 6th straight US figure skating championshipNathan Chen blazed through an entertaining free skate Sunday to win his sixth consecutive title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, solidifying his status as an Olympic favorite.
Chen, Zhou join Brown in making make US team for Olympics
Read full article: Chen, Zhou join Brown in making make US team for OlympicsSix-time U.S. champion Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou are headed back to the Olympics, joined by longtime fan favorite Jason Brown on a strong and deep American contingent for next months’ Beijing Games.
Chen tops Hanyu to win men's free skate at World Team Trophy
Read full article: Chen tops Hanyu to win men's free skate at World Team TrophyThree-time world champion Nathan Chen has won the free skate at the figure skating World Team Trophy on Friday to continue his dominance of two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu.
Chen wins 3rd straight worlds, beating Olympic champ Hanyu
Read full article: Chen wins 3rd straight worlds, beating Olympic champ Hanyu“I wouldn’t say this is my best free program ever,” he said. Even the look on his face at the conclusion of his free skate was intensely focused rather than celebratory. He rallied with a spectacular free skate to climb from 17th place to fifth. Their free skate to “Both Sides Now” displayed both sides of the discipline: sharp technique and creative artistry. AdTheir career-best free dance lifted them past Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates after he had a slight misstep.
US skating team stronger than most for recent world events
Read full article: US skating team stronger than most for recent world eventsMultiple medals at the World Figure Skating Championships are rare for the United States. Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue collected bronze in ice dance. Hubbell and Donohue figure to be tested by Madison Chock and Evan Bates, with whom they have swapped U.S. titles in recent years. Hubbell and Donohue edged Chock and Bates in January at nationals, reversing the finish for each couple in 2019. “Madison Chock and Evan Bates have only competed once this season, where Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue have been stellar in their events, and I think the momentum is in their favor.
Nathan Chen wins fifth straight US Figure Skating title
Read full article: Nathan Chen wins fifth straight US Figure Skating titleEven with an error at the beginning of his free skate, Chen was unbeatable Sunday, winning his fifth straight U.S. Not since Button won each title from 1946-52 has any American man had such a streak of success. Throw in two world championships and being unbeaten since not medaling at the 2018 Olympics, and Chen already has a resume for the ages. “It’s incredible to try to follow in his footsteps,” Chen said of Button. Only at Skate America in October was Chen able to strut his stuff.
Four-time champ Chen wins short program with ease
Read full article: Four-time champ Chen wins short program with ease“I’m thrilled with the short program today," said the two-time world gold medalist. "At the beginning of this year at a small, local competition, in Colorado, I scored 103 with a clean program. WOMENNational champion Bradie Tennell and third-place finisher Karen Chen were selected for the world championships team. Tennell won her second U.S. title Friday night; she also finished first in 2018. The 2021 world championships are set for March 22-28 in Stockholm.
Nathan Chen dominates again in Skate America short program
Read full article: Nathan Chen dominates again in Skate America short programNathan Chen, of the United States, competes during men's short program in the International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)LAS VEGAS – Looking like a world champion even this early in the figure skating season, Nathan Chen easily won the short program at Skate America on Friday night with a personal-best score. His 111.17 points beat his short program high of 110.38 in last year's Grand Prix final. Kicking off an already truncated figure skating season in the first event of the Grand Prix series, Chen was unchallenged. Earlier, as expected, Mariah Bell and Bradie Tennell finished on top of the women's short program.
The Latest: Junior Grand Prix figure skating canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Junior Grand Prix figure skating canceledThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on sports around the world:The International Skating Union has canceled the Junior Figure Skating Grand Prix for the upcoming season. Citing increased travel and entry restrictions, the international governing body for the sport said Monday it could not sanction the series. Potential international junior events could be held if the pandemic developments and situation change and allow for the safe organization of them. The ISU said it would provide financial assistance for such events, with preference given to venues that were a part of the canceled series. The ISU Council will meet online on Aug. 3 to further evaluate events for the 2020-21 season.