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Sato slotted 4th after short program at worlds

March 26, 2026 12:17 PM

Japan's Shun Sato (95.84) found himself in 4th following the men's short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, 15.45 points behind leader Ilia Malinin heading into the free skate in Prague, Czechia.

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