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Japan's Mao Shimada wins gold at Skate Canada International

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Mao Shimada of Japan won the women's singles gold medal at Skate Canada International in Kelowna, with a total score of 235.44 points. She outperformed Estonia’s Niina Petrokina (221.07) and the United States’ Isabeau Levito (212.22). Shimada scored highest in both her short program and free skate, securing her position at the top throughout the competition.

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Mao Shimada of Japan won the women's singles gold at Skate Canada International in Kelowna on November 1, 2026, scoring a total of 235.44 points across both the short program and free skate. Her closest competitors were Niina Petrokina of Estonia with 221.07 points for silver and Isabeau Levito of the United States with 212.22 points for bronze. Canadian skaters Madeline Schizas, Fee Ann Landry, and Sara-Maude Dupuis placed eighth, ninth, and 11th respectively in the competition.

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“Article A describes the results of the women's short program on Saturday, while Article B covers the overall final standings including both the short program and free skate.”

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KELOWNA - Japan’s Mao Shimada has won women’s singles gold at Skate Canada International. asserted

Shimada → win → International

Estonia’s Niina Petrokina earned silver and Isabeau Levito of the United States took bronze. asserted

Levito → earn → bronze

Shimada’s short program earned her 82.11 points and her free skate gave her 153.33 points as she was first all weekend. asserted

she → earn → points

She finished with a total of 235.44 points, well ahead of Petrokina (221.07) and Levito (212.22). asserted

She → finish → Petrokina

Madeline Schizas (177.38) of Oakville, Ont., was the top Canadian, finishing eighth. asserted

Schizas → finish → Oakville

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 1, 2026. asserted

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