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Hanyu Topples Fernandez To Claim Second World Figure Skating Gold

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Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu demonstrated his spellbinding skating skills, soaring jumps and superstar status as he toppled two-time champion Javier Fernandez to claim a second world gold. The 22-year-old matched his younger rivals quad for quad with a spectacular free skate in Helsinki that underlined his status as favourite heading to Pyeongchang. “People say that other … Read more

US Figure Skater Chen Wins Four Continents Title

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American Nathan Chen took the men’s title at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Sunday, cementing his status as one of the sport’s rising stars and a skater to watch at next year’s Winter Olympics. Having won the short programme on Friday, Chen claimed the overall title despite placing second behind Japan’s Olympic champion Yuzuru … Read more