Japan’s Kihira rallies to clinch ladies title at Four Continents

Hubbell and Donohue lead rhythm dance

ANAHEIM, California, Feb 9, (AP): Japan’s Rika Kihira was steadfast that she was going to land a triple axel at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championship.

She didn’t land it during the short program and found herself in fifth place going into Friday night’s free skate. She successfully nailed it on her first jump and put together a flawless four-minute program set to “Beautiful Storm” by Jennifer Thomas.

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, of the United States, perform during the ice dance rhythm dance competition at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Feb 8, in Anaheim, California. (AP)