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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A surprise visitor will be watching the U.S. national figure skating championships this week.

Gracie Gold, the two-time U.S. national champion and 2014 Olympic team bronze medalist who withdrew from Olympic consideration in the fall, was at SAP Center Tuesday night for the junior ladies’ competition and is expected to be back for events throughout the week.