Madison Chock and Evan Bates are leading the pack at Skate America 2025, aiming for a fifth ice dance title to match the record held by Belbin and Agosto. With a strong rhythm dance score of 84.77, they are seven points ahead of LaJoie and Lagha. Chock/Bates are also on track for the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.
Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi clinched their second Grand Prix title at Skate America 2025 in Lake Placid, triumphing with a score of 215.99 despite early challenges. The duo's victory secures their spot at the Grand Prix Final in Japan. Georgian rivals Metelkina and Berulava faltered to second with 195.73, while Canada’s Laurin and Ethier took bronze.
Canada's Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Éthier secured bronze in the Skate America pairs event, scoring 182.87 points in Lake Placid, N.Y. This marks their second bronze medal at Skate America, following a third-place finish in 2022. Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took gold with 215.99 points. Full coverage of the thrilling competition here!
In a thrilling short program showdown at Skate America 2025, Japan's Watanabe Rinka outshines world champion Alysa Liu by just 0.62 points, scoring 74.35 thanks to a stunning triple Axel. Liu follows closely with 73.73, despite an under-rotation issue. Both skaters aim for a spot in next month’s Grand Prix Final, heightening Olympic aspirations.
In a thrilling men's free skate at Skate America 2025, France's Kevin Aymoz claimed his first Grand Prix gold at age 28. Aymoz secured victory with 253.53 points, narrowly defeating world medallist Mikhail Shaidorov. Home favorite Jason Brown finished fourth. Aymoz's story of perseverance inspires as he battles personal challenges on his journey in figure skating.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates dominated the rhythm dance at the 2025 Saatva Skate America, building a strong lead for potentially their fifth title. Alysa Liu impressed with a bronze performance in the women's short program, while Jason Brown secured fourth in men’s. As the competition heats up, outcomes will determine Grand Prix Final berths.