Japan’s Shoma Uno places first in men’s short program at world figure skating event

Malinin, a bronze medallist at last year’s world championship, said the last few weeks have been a “really tough challenge” because he hasn’t felt well. Asked if it was an injury or illness, he said “both,” but wouldn’t specify further.

“I was even worried about if I wasn’t able to come to worlds,” he said. “It was definitely really hard. Some days I’d have to miss practice. Last week we had a talk and I just decided I want to go, I’m going to try my best no matter how I feel.”

Roman Sadovsky of Vaughan, Ont., wowed the home crowd and posted 84.28 points, shattering his previous season-best of 72.44 to finish 11th.

“I just felt myself,” Sadovsky said. “I felt in the zone, every moment felt really good.”

The 24-year-old was 12th at the 2022 world championships.

Canadian champion Wesley Chiu of Vancouver was 18th (78.00).

The free program is set for Saturday evening.

Later on Thursday, Canadians Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were to go for gold in the pairs free program. The two-time national champions placed first in the short program Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 21, 2024.

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

Japan’s Shoma Uno places first in men’s short program at world figure skating event

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