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Kao Miura leads and Shun Sato is second in men's short at Grand Prix China

Japan's Kao Miura and Shun Sato sit first and second after the first half of the men's short program at the Grand Prix series' third stop in China.

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A male figure skater in mid-jump during a short program at an international skating competition.
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Japan has made a strong start in the men's event at Grand Prix China.

The competition is the third stop of the Grand Prix series, and the first half of the men's singles short program has now been skated. After that first group, Kao Miura is in first place and Shun Sato is second.

That puts two Japanese men at the top of the standings early on. Because only the first half of the field has skated so far, the order can still change once the remaining skaters take the ice.

Japan had good news on the women's side too. Mone Chiba, who sprained her right ankle before the season began, led the women's short program in China despite concerns about the injury.

The men's free skate will decide who finishes on the podium. For now, though, Miura and Sato have given Japan plenty to smile about in Shenzhen.

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