World champs Knierim, Frazier dazzle in Day 1 at nationals

Published January 26, 2023 5:02 PM

By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Overwhelming favorite and reigning world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier scored a personal best of 81.96 in their short program for a commanding lead on the first day of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The pair took the ice in sparkling silver costumes for their much-anticipated nationals return after missing the event a year ago when Frazier tested positive for COVID-19. This time, they delivered an awe-inspiring routine to Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” from Stranger Things.

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