MILAN, ITALY – The U.S. men and Russian women didn’t leave room for anyone else on the podium at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
Joshua Farris, Jason Brown and Shotaro Omori’s 1-2-3 finish Saturday was the first sweep in the men’s event by any country. A few hours later, Elena Radionova, Julia Lipnitskaia and Anna Pogorilaya swept the women’s podium. It was the fifth time one country had claimed all three of the top spots in the women’s event, and third time by Russia.
The Americans and Russians split the four titles at junior worlds, and each country won five medals.
“To be able to get a medal at my first time here at junior worlds, and to be part of this historic moment with Josh and Jason, is such an honor,” said Omori, who had never finished better than fourth at a junior Grand Prix event.