The U.S. men, ladies and ice dancers combined for a two-point lead over the rest of the field at the World Team Trophy in Fukuoka, Japan overnight Thursday.
Nathan Chen won the men’s short program to earn 12 points for the U.S., while Vincent Zhou finished right behind him to earn 11 points. Last month in Japan, Chen defended his world title while Zhou joined him on the podium with a bronze medal.
Two-time U.S. champions Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue placed third in the rhythm dance to earn the U.