"Liu calmly skated through minor technical missteps on two jumps in her short program during the Milan-Cortina Olympic team competition at Milano Ice Skating Arena on Friday to finish second and earn nine points for the United States. Led by 10 points from rhythm dance leaders Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the United States leads with 25 points over second-place Japan (23) and third-place Italy (22). Japan's Kaori Sakamoto finished first with a score of 78.88 ahead of Liu's 74.90."
"Liu, competing in her second Olympics, was selected for the team competition for the first time. The reigning world champion worked through slight errors, including on her tricky triple lutz, triple loop combination. Her coach Phillip Diguglielmo grabbed the arm of choreographer Massimo Scali nervously as Liu floated through the air on the crooked loop. When she finished her program to a loud ovation, Diguglielmo wiped his brow in relief."
Alysa Liu skated in the short program of the Milan-Cortina Olympic team competition at Milano Ice Skating Arena, finishing second with a score of 74.90 and earning nine points for the United States. Kaori Sakamoto won the segment with 78.88. Rhythm dance leaders Madison Chock and Evan Bates contributed 10 points, leaving the United States atop the team standings with 25 points, ahead of Japan (23) and Italy (22). Two-time world champion Ilia Malinin was selected for the men's short program. The top five teams after the men's short advance to the long program. Liu competed in her second Olympics and received applause despite minor jump errors.
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