Canada’s Chan lands first quad

Canada’s Patrick Chan landed his first quad jump in competition Saturday, propelling him to victory at Skate Canada International in Kingston, Ontario, after a disappointing fourth in the short program. “Finally,” Chan said. “After I landed it, it was pretty exhilarating.” The 19-year-old Chan, who won two world silver medals without the four-revolution jump, landed a quad toe loop to open his program. Japan’s Nobunari Oda was second and American Adam Rippon third. American Alissa Czisny won the women’s title.Russia’s Ksenia Makarova was second and Canada’s Amelie Lacoste was third. Earlier, Russia’s Lubov Iliushechkina and Nodari Maisuradze won the pairs title.

– Associated Press