Breakthrough for Nan Song

The Grand Prix series this fall was a breakthrough for China’s Nan Song. He won his first Grand Prix medals, a bronze at the Cup of China and a silver at the Trophée Eric…

Chan takes third Trophee Bompard gold

World Champion Patrick Chan of Canada took his third Trophée Bompard title Saturday in Paris. He had won his very first Grand Prix gold medal here in 2007 and defended the title in 2008.

China’s Nan Song skated to the silver, his second…

Chan wins Men’s short at Trophée Bompard despite fall

World Figure Skating Champion Patrick Chan of Canada fell on an underrotated quad toe in the Men’s Short at Trophée Bompard Friday in Paris, France, but still leads the competition. China’s Nan Song and Michal Brezina of the Czech Republic…

Abbott snags gold at Cup of China

The Men’s free skating at Cup of China on Saturday wasn’t pretty but at least exciting. In the end, only one skater was in the same place as in the short program. USA’s Jeremy Abbott was ranked third in both segments but clinched the…

Song leads Junior Men at Grand Prix Final

Nan Song of China took the lead with a new personal best of 71.70 points with his performance to The Way Old Friends Do. The skater from Qiqihar landed four triple jumps including a strong triple Lutz-triple toe combo and triple Axel, however, his flip was called on using the wrong take-off edge.

“Today’s program was better than at previous   competitions,” said the 19-year-old. “There were a few mistakes, and…