Canada's Fournier Beaudry, Sorensen 2nd after rhythm dance at Grand Prix Espoo

Three world champions moved closer to earning places at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals on Friday with the American ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates in front after the rhythm dance and Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leading the women's short program at Grand Prix Espoo in Finland.

Canada's Fournier Beaudry, Sorensen 2nd after rhythm dance at Grand Prix Espoo
A women's and men's figure skater execute a maneuver on the ice.

Three world champions moved closer to earning places at figure skating's Grand Prix Finals on Friday with the American ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates in front after the rhythm dance and Kaori Sakamoto of Japan leading the women's short program at Grand Prix Espoo in Finland.