History was made on the third day of the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships as reigning national champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates set an all-time record with their remarkable rhythm dance score. However, the event in Columbus, Ohio, showcased impressive performances from various competitors.
In the Junior Women’s Free Skate, the top 5 performers were:
1. Logan Higase-Chen, Broadmoor SC: 119.70
2. Keira Hilbelink, Portland ISC: 116.85
3. Annika Chao, Glacier Falls FSC: 111.64
4. Cleo Park, Glacier Falls FSC: 111.60
5. Emilia Nemirovsky, Detroit SC: 105.37
The Championship Pairs Short Program’s top 5 included:
1. Emily Chan, SC of Boston/Spencer Howe, SC of Boston: 65.86
2. Ellie Kam, Thunderbirds FSC/Danny OShea, SC of New York: 64.57
3. Katie McBeath, Winterhurst FSC/Daniil Parkman, SC of New York: 64.21
4. Valentina Plazas, Panthers FSC/Maximiliano Fernandez, SC of New York: 63.18
5. Alisa Efimova, SC of Boston/Misha Mitrofanov, SC of Boston: 60.48
In the Championship Ice Dance Rhythm Dance, the top 5 were:
1. Madison Chock, All Year FSC/Evan Bates, U.S. Figure Skating: 92.17
2. Christina Carreira, SC of New York/Anthony Ponomarenko, SC of San Francisco: 83.19
3. Caroline Green, Pavilion SC of Cleveland Heights/Michael Parsons, Washington FSC: 80.91
4. Emily Bratti, Washington FSC/Ian Somerville, Washington FSC: 78.14
5. Emilea Zingas, St. Clair Shores FSC/Vadym Kolesnik, SC of New York: 77.59
For the Championship Women’s Short Program, the top 5 performers were:
1. Isabeau Levito, SC Of Southern New Jersey: 75.38
2. Amber Glenn, Dallas FSC: 74.98
3. Clare Seo, Broadmoor SC: 67.41
4. Lindsay Thorngren, SC of New York: 65.33
5. Josephine Lee, All Year FSC: 65.28
The remaining schedule included events such as the Championship Men’s Short Program, Championship Women’s Free Skate, Championship Ice Dance Free Dance, Championship Pairs Free Skate, and Championship Men’s Free Skate on January 26, 27, and 28.
A round of applause for the reigning national champions, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, after their Queen-inspired rhythm dance. 👏@USFigureSkating x #PrevagenUSChamps pic.twitter.com/QSbv3qcgMF
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) January 25, 2024
Notably, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, aged 31 and 34, set an all-time national championships record with a rhythm dance score of 92.17, adding to their achievements as the oldest ice dance world champions in history. If they secure a top-three spot, it will mark their 12th consecutive podium, tying the sport’s all-time record.
Fifteen-year-old Josephine Lee displayed emotion after a stellar short program, leading the Championship Women’s standings. Defending champion Isabeau Levito holds a narrow lead over Amber Glenn after the short program.
Her reaction. 🥰
15-year-old Josephine Lee is filled with emotion after a stellar short program on the national stage.
📺 @USANetwork & @peacock | #PrevagenUSChamps pic.twitter.com/eemzNCsLDm
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) January 26, 2024
In the Championship Pairs, Emily Chan and Spencer Howe took first place in the short program but withdrew ahead of the free skate for health reasons. Howe, recovering from a shoulder injury, aims for full readiness for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
As the competition unfolds, a U.S. Figure Skating committee will choose three pairs to represent the nation at the 2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal, Canada.
