The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) took home the gold medal in the figure skating team event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. The ROC scored a total of 74 points for its second-ever victory in the team event.
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The United States won the silver medal with 65 points, and Japan was awarded bronze with 63 points.
15-year-old Kamila Valieva's win in the women's free skate closed the night and wrapped up the win for the ROC. Valieva overcame a fall in the middle of her run and scored 178.