MILAN, ITALY – The podium at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships is turning into American territory.
Samantha Cesario and Courtney Hicks finished first and third in the short program Friday, while Alexandra Aldridge and Daniel Eaton won the bronze medal in ice dance. On Thursday, Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier won the pairs title after the U.S. men went 1-2-3 in the short program.
“It wasn’t my complete best, but I wanted to come out and do a nice, clean program and I think that’s what I did,” Cesario said. “I’m happy with how it went, and it feels really good to be in first.”
But there are plenty of people trying to crowd her space, with just 1.21 points separating the top five skaters. The women’s free skate is Saturday, as is the men’s.
In ice dance, Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin won the title to cap a perfect season.