US Women Secure Double Podium Finish at Four Continents

Tennell and Everhardt Earn Silver and Bronze

The U.S. women’s figure skating team achieved a significant milestone at the ISU Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea, securing two podium spots. Bradie Tennell captured the silver medal, while Sarah Everhardt earned the bronze in her Four Continents debut. This dual podium finish marks the first time since 2012 that two U.S. women have stood on the podium at this event.

Tennell’s Strong Free Skate Propels Her to Silver

Bradie Tennell, who was fifth after the short program, delivered a powerful free skate performance to “Nessun Dorma,” earning 137.80 points and a total score of 204.38. Despite a minor setback on her initial jump combination, Tennell showcased her resilience and skill, executing several clean jumps and a high-scoring triple Lutz combination. Her performance was the best result for a US woman at this event since 2016.

Everhardt’s Debut Ends with Bronze Medal

Sarah Everhardt, in her Four Continents debut, impressed with her free skate to “The Firebird,” scoring 132.67 points and securing the bronze medal with a total score of 200.03. Similar to Tennell, Everhardt highlighted her routine with a strong triple Lutz combination in the second half of her program.

Liu Just Misses Podium in Fourth

Alysa Liu delivered a solid free skate to “MacArthur Park,” scoring 131.46 points for the segment and 198.55 overall. However, she finished just outside the podium positions in fourth place.

By Vitalina Andrushchenko, Staff Writer