Sat Oct 19 13:20:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of Skate America Event:**

– **Event Details:** Skate America, the inaugural event of the international Grand Prix Series in figure skating, will be aired live from Allen, Texas, on NBC Sports and Peacock.

– **Featured Athletes:**
– **Ilia Malinin:** A 19-year-old world champion, known for landing a quadruple Axel, aims for a third consecutive Skate America title.
– **Madison Chock and Evan Bates:** Ice dancers pursuing a record-tying fifth title.
– **Isabeau Levito:** 17-year-old world silver medalist looks to be the first U.S. women’s singles skater to win since 2016.
– **Pairs Champions:** Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea will compete against 2023 World champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara from Japan.

– **Notable Competitors:** The women’s field includes Elyce Lin-Gracey (making her senior Grand Prix debut) and Bradie Tennell, a two-time U.S. champion returning after an ankle injury.

– **Grand Prix Series Qualification:** The top six skaters from the series qualify for the Grand Prix Final in December, which serves as a preview for the world championships in March.

– **Upcoming Events:** The Grand Prix continues for the next five weeks across Canada, France, Japan, Finland, and China before culminating in the Final in Grenoble, France.

– **Broadcast Information:** Coverage is available on NBC and E!, with live streaming options for subscribers.

– **Disclaimer:** The article includes a statement emphasizing that the services provided are for entertainment purposes and do not involve gambling.

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