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The 2019 ISU World Team Trophy concluded on Saturday with the Pairs’ and Ladies’ Free Skate in Fukuoka, Japan. Team USA placed first with a total of 117 points, followed by Team Japan (104) and Team Russia (102)

The 2019 ISU World Team Trophy continued on Friday with the Pairs’ Short Program, Free Dance, and the Men’s Free Skate in Fukuoka, Japan. Team USA currently leads with 91 points, followed by Team Japan (79) and Team Russia (70)

The 2019 ISU World Team Trophy kicked off a three-day competition with the Rhythm Dance, followed by the Ladies’ and Men’s Short Program in Fukuoka, Japan, on Thursday. Team USA currently leads with 50 points, followed by Team Japan (48) and Team Russia (38)

All elements were graded a level 4 and they earned a new season’s best of 133.19 for a first place finish in the free dance and overall (222.65). The 2018-19 Grand Prix Final silver medalists also earned a season’s best (127.82) finishing second overall (211.76), improving from a ninth-place finish from last year. We could only focus on the training for the World Championships after the Europeans and did not have enough time to think about our next season’s programs,” said Bukin when asked about next season. The 2019 Four Continents silver delivered a lyrical performance to “S. O.S. d’un terrien en détresse” which featured strong level 4 lifts and steps, but Weaver only earned a level 2 on her twizzles.