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sports1 year ago

"Levito Claims Silver at World Figure Skating Championships as Sakamoto Secures Historic Gold"

Isabeau Levito secured a silver medal at the World Figure Skating Championships, ensuring a third spot for U.S. women at the 2025 Championships. Despite finishing behind Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, Levito's performance marked a significant comeback after a challenging season, with her second-place finish boosting her confidence and morale. Sakamoto's dominant display earned her a third consecutive world title, while Levito's consistent and composed skating secured her a well-deserved podium finish.

sports1 year ago

"Kaori Sakamoto Secures Third Consecutive World Figure Skating Title, Isabeau Levito Takes Silver"

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan wins her third consecutive women's figure skating world championship, with Isabeau Levito of the United States taking silver and Chaeyeon Kim of South Korea claiming bronze. In the ice dance event, defending champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States finished first in the rhythm dance, with the competition set to conclude on Saturday with the free dance and the men’s free program.

sports2 years ago

Isabeau Levito and Kaori Sakamoto lead medal mix at figure skating worlds.

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan took the lead in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, aiming to become the first Japanese skater to win back-to-back world titles. American teenager Isabeau Levito was fourth, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan skated to the lead in the pairs short program. The men's short program is on Thursday, with Shoma Uno of Japan defending his title.

sports2 years ago

"Figure Skating Worlds: Sakamoto Leads, U.S. Contenders in Women's and Pairs' Events"

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leads the women's short program at the world figure skating championships, with Americans Isabeau Levito, Bradie Tennell, and Amber Glenn in the medal mix. In the pairs' event, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won the short program, with defending champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the U.S. in second. The U.S. has medal contenders in all four disciplines, with the pairs' free skate on Tuesday night (U.S. time) and the men's short program on Thursday morning.