Alysa Liu delivered a strong performance in the women’s short program with a score of 74.90, lifting the U.S. into the lead in the overall team event. Liu built on the high score from her teammates Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who finished first in rhythm dancing.
The U.S. tandem of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse remains undefeated in curling mixed doubles as they bested both Canada and the Czech Republic in the round-robin play.
Lindsay Vonn tested her injured left knee with an aggressive and successful training run in the downhill course, fulfilling a pre-race rules requirement to be eligible to compete in Sunday’s event.
