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SKATE CANADA 🇨🇦 DAY TWO Good afternoon sports fans and welcome back inside Prospera Place for the second day of figure skating. We start with the women’s short programs that includes a trio of Canadians. Tune into CBC Gem and TV throughout the day for coverage.

LIA AND TRENNT IN FIRST PLACE Athleticism and artistry personified tonight throughout their short program. Canadian pair team Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud beaming here after their skate. They post a score of 77.06 and are in first place going into the free skate on Saturday night.

Japanese figure skating phenom Mao Shimada turns 18 years old today. During our interview she talked about all she has accomplished. Remarkably humble. Thoughtful. She’s won 20 consecutive events. Undefeated internationally in four years. Outstanding.

Always great to spend time with Canadian pairs team Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud. They are so excited to put on a show on home ice at Skate Canada this weekend. You can watch them live on @cbcsports Primetime this Saturday.

Japanese figure skating superstar Mao Shimada takes to centre ice here in Kelowna as she makes her senior Grand Prix debut. She has not lost in four years internationally — 19 consecutive victories. It’s astounding. She’ll look to add to the streak this weekend at Skate Canada.

PRACTICE BEGINS AT SKATE CANADA Good morning from Prospera Place in Kelowna sports fans. We are underway with the first practices of the event at the main rink. The women are first to the ice.