German figure skating pair Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin achieved a career milestone by scoring over 80 points in their short program at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, placing them in the lead.
At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the German figure skating pair Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin made headlines by achieving a personal best score of 80.01 points in the short program, marking the first time they have surpassed the 80-point threshold in their competitive careers. This remarkable performance placed them in the leading position among their competitors, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage.
Trailing behind Hase and Volodin are the Georgian skaters Anastassia Metelkina and Luka Berulava, who scored 75.46 points, and Canadian duo Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud, who finished with a score of 74.60. Notably, last year's European champions, Hase and Volodin's score not only signifies their improvement but also positions them strongly against past champions in the competition.
In contrast, the reigning world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won both the short and free programs in the team event at Milano Cortina, registered a score of only 73.11 points, indicating a deviation from their usual performance. Similarly, titleholders Wenjing Sui and Cong Han, who hold the world record with 84.41 points, scored 72.66 points in this event, suggesting fluctuating performances among top competitors this season. The upcoming matches promise to be intense as pairs aim for the podium at this prestigious competition.
