Russia’s Team Paradise leads the field after the short program at the World Synchronized Skating Championships this weekend in Helsinki, Finland.
The Russians totaled 87.12 points.
The five-time and defending world champions Marigold Ice Unity are looking for another title, this time on home ice. They are in second place with 85.90 points, with Canada’s Team Nexxice close behind in third with 84.63 points.
U.S. national champions the Haydenettes are currently seventh with 77.97 points, while national silver medalists the Skyliners sit eighth with 76.23 points.
The free skate is Saturday.