Scores and results: 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships - women's and pairs short, rhythm dance
Isabeau Levito, reigning world champs Knierim/Frazier and three-time U.S. winners Chock/Bates lead their respective segments after competition on Thursday (26 January). See the scores and results.
Figure Skating
The 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships are underway in San Jose, Calif., at the SAP Center.
The figure skating event returns to the site of the 2018 nationals, which determined Team USA for PyeongChang 2018.
Thursday (26 January) saw each of the pairs short program, ice dance rhythm dance and women's short program take place.
Fifteen-year-old Isabeau Levito is seeking her first title in women's singles, and leads after the short program, but by just 0.02 points over two-time winner Bradie Tennell, 73.76 to 73.78.
Reigning world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier are out in front in pairs, scoring a national record 81.96 to lead by over 15 points.
In ice dance, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, three-time Olympians, had a strong start to their bid for an 11th consecutive podium at nationals, scoring 91.90 to put 10 points between then and the second-place duo. They're seeking a second win in a row and fourth national title overall.
Thursday wrap: Levito edges Tennell, Knierim/Frazier lead
2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships - results and scores
Women's singles - Short program
1. Isabeau Levito - 73.78
2. Bradie Tennell - 73.76
3. Starr Andrews - 68.97
4. Amber Glenn - 68.96
5. Gracie Gold - 67.44
6. Lindsey Thorngren - 62.64
7. Clare Seo - 61.48
8. Ava Ziegler - 61.09
9. Audrey Shin - 60.76
10. Ting Cui - 57.11
Pairs - Short program
1. Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier - 81.96
2. Emily Chan and Spencer Howe - 66.86
3. Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea - 65.75
4. Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez - 63.12
5. Katie McBeath and Nathan Bartholomay - 56.96
6. Nica Digerness and Mark Sadusky - 50.72
Ice dance - rhythm dance
1. Madison Chock and Evan Bates - 91.90
2. Caroline Green and Michael Parsons - 81.40
3. Emily Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik - 78.18
4. Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko - 77.37
5. Lorraine McNamara and Anton Spiridonov - 76.23
6. Emily Bratti and Ian Somerville - 75.91