Futures unclear for top U.S. pairs and dance teams after clear-cut wins at figure skating nationals
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Pairs champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier at 2023 U.S. Championships (U.S. Figure Skating photo)
SAN JOSE, California – They have both begun the new Olympic cycle as the undisputed national leaders in their figure skating disciplines, cementing that status with U.S. titles Saturday – the fourth for ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the second for the pairs’ team of Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier.
At this point, their respective paths to the 2026 Winter Games seem free and clear of challengers.
The question for the dancers and the pair is how far down that road they intend to go.
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