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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.
After pushing sport's limits again, Nathan Chen earned his rare celebration
Read full article: After pushing sport's limits again, Nathan Chen earned his rare celebrationNathan Chen once again exploded limits of the sport of figure skating. This time, he did it in the Olympics -- the same competition where he had imploded four years ago.
Lessons from figure skating team event: quads rain, and Valieva makes a splash with hers
Read full article: Lessons from figure skating team event: quads rain, and Valieva makes a splash with hersThe figure skating team event provided some solid indications of how the individual Olympic events may go.
Olympics Live: US diplomat says human rights should be focus
Read full article: Olympics Live: US diplomat says human rights should be focusThe U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says Chinaโs selection of a Uyghur athlete to help deliver the Olympic flame in Beijing was an attempt by Chinese officials to โdistractโ from global attention on its human rights violations.
Nathan Chen records second-highest short program score ever at 2022 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Nathan Chen records second-highest short program score ever at 2022 Winter OlympicsAt the 2022 Winter Olympics, U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen recorded the second-highest short program score ever with 111.71 points.
In pushing each other, Hanyu and Chen have redefined the meaning of figure skating greatness
Read full article: In pushing each other, Hanyu and Chen have redefined the meaning of figure skating greatnessLongtime Olympic reporter Philip Hersh details the influence Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu have had on each other, and the sport, as they vie for 2022 Olympic gold.
How to watch Figure Skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and Peacock
Read full article: How to watch Figure Skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC and PeacockFigure skating schedule for the 2022 Winter Olympics: when, where and how to watch or stream every event via NBC, Peacock, USA Network and NBCOlympics.com.
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.
International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 2
Read full article: International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 2A look at Yuzuru Hanyu, Alexandra Trusova, David Pastrnak, Ireen Wuest and other star international athletes expected to compete at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter 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 HanyuโI wouldnโt say this is my best free program ever,โ 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 โBoth Sides Nowโ 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.
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.