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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Kristi did her part. Nancy and Tonya fell apart.
Still, chances for a second consecutive medals sweep by American women was strong after Saturday's original program at the World Figure Skating Championships.
Olympic and defending world titlist Kristi Yamaguchi waltzed to the top spot, as expected. Using the same flowing program to "Blue Danube" that catapulted her to her first national crown in January and to the Olympic gold medal last month, Yamaguchi was as polished as ever.
The 20-year-old from nearby Fremont, Calif., moved into a strong...