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McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck of Spain perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck of Spain perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck of Spain perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck of Spain perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler of Czech perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler of Czech perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler of Czech perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler of Czech perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin of Georgia perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin of Georgia perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler of Czech perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin of Georgia perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin of Georgia perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen of Finland perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen of Finland perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen of Finland perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Oona Brown and Gage Brown of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen of Finland perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez of GBR perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Oona Brown and Gage Brown of USA perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of USA performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez of GBR perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez of GBR perform in the free dance of the ice dance during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of USA performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of USA performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of USA performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy

Madeline Schizas of Canada performs in Women's free skating Program during figure skating ISU Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy Helsinki competition in Helsinki, Finland on November 22, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)