Wagner posts high score in women's short program
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October 22, 2012, Monday
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ASHLEY Wagner delivered a clean performance in the short program to grab the lead at Skate America on Saturday.
The US champion, who scored 60.61 points, is trying to build on her breakthrough season last year. She placed fourth last year at the world championships, the best for a US woman since 2007.
Adelina Sotnikova was second at 58.93. The 16-year-old has won the last two Russian titles.
American Christina Gao was third at 56.63, followed by France's Mae Berenice Meite at 54.41.
Russian Alena Leonova, expected to compete for the title, struggled during her routine and was ninth at 46.72.
Wagner is hoping to build on last year's breakthrough season. In addition to her US title, she placed fourth at the world championships, the best finish for a US woman since 2007. She also beat two-time world champion Mao Asada to win the Four Continents title.
"I was a little rusty out there, but it's been seven months since my last real competition," Wagner said.
Her score could have been even better if not for a botched triple loop.
"The triple loop was not exactly the quality I was looking for and I'm so bummed because I think it's one of my strongest jumps," said Wagner, who is seeking her first Grand Prix title. "That was my first short program out under the spotlight and the crowd so I'm pleased with how it went.
"I was able to stay on my feet and put out something that was quality. I'm happy with the day."
Sotnikova wasn't quite as pleased. The 2011 world junior champion popped her final jump. She finished with a score of 58.93.
Later, Takahiko Kozuka overtook 17-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu to win the men's title as Japan swept the top three spots.
The US champion, who scored 60.61 points, is trying to build on her breakthrough season last year. She placed fourth last year at the world championships, the best for a US woman since 2007.
Adelina Sotnikova was second at 58.93. The 16-year-old has won the last two Russian titles.
American Christina Gao was third at 56.63, followed by France's Mae Berenice Meite at 54.41.
Russian Alena Leonova, expected to compete for the title, struggled during her routine and was ninth at 46.72.
Wagner is hoping to build on last year's breakthrough season. In addition to her US title, she placed fourth at the world championships, the best finish for a US woman since 2007. She also beat two-time world champion Mao Asada to win the Four Continents title.
"I was a little rusty out there, but it's been seven months since my last real competition," Wagner said.
Her score could have been even better if not for a botched triple loop.
"The triple loop was not exactly the quality I was looking for and I'm so bummed because I think it's one of my strongest jumps," said Wagner, who is seeking her first Grand Prix title. "That was my first short program out under the spotlight and the crowd so I'm pleased with how it went.
"I was able to stay on my feet and put out something that was quality. I'm happy with the day."
Sotnikova wasn't quite as pleased. The 2011 world junior champion popped her final jump. She finished with a score of 58.93.
Later, Takahiko Kozuka overtook 17-year-old Yuzuru Hanyu to win the men's title as Japan swept the top three spots.
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