Figure skating - Russian Trusova, Japan's Hanyu dominate Skate Canada


Oct 26, 2019; Kelowna, British Columbia, CAN; Alexandra Trusova (RUS) performs in the ladies free skating during the Skate Canada International figure skating competition at Prospera Place. Mandatory Credit: Dom Gagne-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - An inspired Alexandra Trusova of Russia landed three quadruple jumps as the Russian teenager won Skate Canada' ladies program in British Columbia on Saturday.

The 15-year-old, despite falling on her first of four quadruple attempts, scored a world-leading 241.02 points in her senior International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix debut.

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