CHANGCHUN, China, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Promising Chinese figure skating star Jin Hengxin dominated the junior lady's competition at the National Championships here on Thursday.
Jin, 14, who led the short program on Wednesday with 50.13 points, finished first in the free skate and combined 147.54 to win the gold. Xia Xiaoyu and Zhang Yixuan took second and third respectively.
Jin had a short time training with Russian famous coach Eteri Tutberidze before the Nationals and improved a lot in her sequence, speed and spin. Tutberidze has trained Russian figure skating Olympic champion Alina Zagitova.
"It is the second time I've taken part in the National Championships," said Jin. "I performed better than last time. I trained a lot in my jumps and today I am satisfied with my program."
Chen Yudong won the men's competition with 180.19, while Chen Xizi/Xing Jianing finished first in ice dance with 136.74.
The National Championships runs from September 11 to 15 and serves as a qualifier for the National Winter Games.
