Jason Brown lit up the arena at Skate America, earning a standing ovation and a score of 82.69 with the program that made him a global sensation. Yes, it was his iconic Riverdance. About 12 years ago, as a 14-year-old skater, Brown stunned the world with his viral performance that instantly made him the pinnacle of excellence in figure skating. Now, as he brought his electric program back to the public, Brown left the world in awe. Yet, he was a bit disappointed.

What upset him were the technical errors. They were so frustrating for him. “That’s what I hate, but [I] will compete again in a week,” he said. The nine-time Grand Prix medalist received Level 4s for two spins and his step sequence. However, two of his jumping passes got negative GOEs. That made him say , “So hopefully

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