Shoma Uno took advantage of inconsistent performances by his main rivals to take the lead in the men's short program Friday, helping Japan finish third on the opening day of the figure skating team competition at the Pyeongchang Games.With Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara placing eighth in the pairs short skate, Japan collected 13 points through the first two disciplines, equal with the Olympic Athletes from Russia team. Canada took the lead with 17 points and the United States followed with 14.The top five teams from the 10-team competition after the men's and women's, pairs and ice dance sho…READ FULL ARTICLE
