The United States has two teams in the top six after the short program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2022 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The short program kicked off the event on Friday night and competition will conclude with the free skate Saturday afternoon.
Miami University sits in fifth place after their short program with 71.77 points. The Redhawks received Level 4 marks for their no-hold element and step sequence. Miami University returns to the World stage for the first time since 2016 and earned the first World medal for the U.S. in 2007.
The Haydenettes are in sixth place after the short program with 68.70 points. The 29-time U.S. champions earned Level 4s for their pivoting block, traveling circle, no-hold element and step sequence, but had two falls in their "Sweet Dreams" program. They are five-time World bronze medalists, most recently in 2016.
Competition is available live and on-demand on Peacock Premium with the free skate kicking off tomorrow at 1:40 p.m. ET. Fans can follow the event on the competition central page on the U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone.
U.S. Teams in Top Six After Short Program at World Synchronized Skating Championships
The United States has two teams in the top six after the short program at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2022 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The short program kicked off the event on Friday night and competition will conclude with the free skate Saturday afternoon.
