18-year-old An Xiangyi of China made a memorable debut at the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday. This appearance marks a significant moment, as there hasn’t been a Chinese skater in the women’s singles event during the past four editions.
Performing to the French hit "Voila," An delivered a short program filled with both promise and challenges. Despite her determination, several missteps with her landings resulted in a score of 47.52 points and a placement of 27th, which meant she missed advancing to the free skating round.
This rising star has already turned heads in the skating world; she won the National Championships at just 13 and secured a sixth-place finish at the Junior World Championships when she was only 15. While today’s performance might not have been flawless, it clearly signals the beginning of an exciting journey. Keep an eye on the ice – the future looks bright for An! ⛸️
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China's An Xiangyi makes debut at World Figure Skating Championships
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