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Japan’s Ami Nakai Surges Into Olympic Lead After Short Program as US Struggles at the Winter Games
- On Tuesday, Feb 17, a U.S. figure skating trio begins their women’s short program at the Milan–Cortina Olympics, seeking to qualify for the free skate two days later.
- Because the short program decides who advances, the U.S. trio aim to end a medal drought dating to 2006, with their Olympic hopes at stake on Tuesday.
- Notably, Adeliia Petrosian, competing as a neutral athlete, has big jumps, a controversial coach, and is skating second of 29.
- Day 11 also brings team pursuit medal rounds as the U.S. speedskating team, world record holders, chase gold and the men's hockey playoffs begin with Sweden facing Latvia.
- Taylor Swift's new video from USA Women's Figure Skating highlights the 'Blade Angels' trio, raising public interest and media coverage around their Olympic runs.
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Olympics-Figure skating-Japanese teenager Nakai surges into lead in Milan
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s Ami Nakai grabbed a surprise lead after the short programme at the Olympic women’s figure skating competition in Milan on Tuesday, edging a field that produced a string of high-quality performances. The 17-year-old landed a triple Axel in a spirited skate and posted a season-best 78.71 in her Olympic debut. Three-times world champion Kaori Sakamoto was second with 77.23, while American Alysa Liu…
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai scores big in women's figure skating opener
Japan's Ami Nakai pumped her fists into the air while a large smile bloomed on her face after striking her final pose after completing a near spotless short program Tuesday night in Milan, Italy.
2026 Winter Olympics: Japan’s Nakai, Sakamoto lead skating; Germany sweeps bobsled
Japan’s Ami Nakai led the women’s figure skating event after the Olympic short program on Tuesday, landing a triple axel to score 78.71 points ahead of teammate Kaori Sakamoto, with American Alysa Liu third, as Germany swept the two-man bobsled medals in dominant fashion after mistakes hurt other US contenders.
Japan’s Nakai on top after women’s short program; Russian dazzles in debut
MILAN -- Japan's Ami Nakai grabbed a surprise lead after the short program at the Olympic women's figure skating competition on Tuesday, edging a field that produced a string of high-quality performances.
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