CHONGQING, China (AP) — Two-time world champion Shoma Uno of Japan showed no signs of rust on his return to competitive figure skating on Friday, dominating the men’s short program at the Cup of China.
CHONGQING, China — Two-time world champion Shoma Uno of Japan showed no signs of rust on his return to competitive figure skating on Friday, dominating the men’s short program at the Cup of China.
In the ice dance, Marjorie Lajoie of Boucherville, Que., and Zachary Lagha of Longueuil, Que., took a surprise lead in rhythm dance with 82.02 points, edging compatriots Piper Gilles of Toronto and Paul Poirer of Unionville, Ont., by one point.In the pairs, Skate Canada champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek of Brossard, Que., and Maxime Deschamps of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., topped the short program with 70.39 points.
“As for the presentation, I don’t think I did such a good job,” Uno said. “At this competition, I don’t think about the result or the points, I just want to show my program.” Two-time world bronze medalist Boyang Jin, who was eighth in France, gave the home fans a thrill when he finished fourth with 87.44 points.World bronze medalist Loena Hendrickx of Belgium was first after the women’s short program.
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