Ilia Malinin holds off resurgent Japan to seal repeat US team figure skating gold

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Malinin's performance secured US gold — Ensured the U.S. retained its Olympic team figure skating title.
Japan narrowly missed out on gold — Highlighted Japan’s strong showing but inability to surpass the U.S. Fique de olho
The close competition may lead to increased pressure and excitement in future Olympics.

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Malinin delivers to secure US Olympic team gold winJapan pairs skating brilliance pushes US team to limitHost Italy secure team bronze on home Olympic rinkThe United States held off a late charge from Japan to retain the Olympic team figure skating title on Sunday, with Ilia Malinin delivering in...

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