Day 9 of Beijing 2022: What to watch
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Figure skating - Who will be the next men's Olympic champion?
While all eyes are set to be on reigning and two-time Olympic gold medalist Hanyu Yuzuru as well as Nathan Chen, who has won the last three world titles, several other skaters are challenging for a place on the podium in the men's singles figure skating event at Beijing 2022.
Women's snowboard halfpipe - Chinese veterans seek to challenge Chloe Kim
Liu Jiayu and Cai Xuetong, two Chinese veterans embracing their fourth Winter Olympics, will go up against defending gold medalist Chloe Kim of the U.S. and a new rising generation of young boarders after an explosion in the sport’s popularity.
Four years ago in Pyeongchang, Liu and Cai took second and fifth places, respectively, each setting personal records. Liu's silver was also China's first Winter Olympic snowboard medal.
Freestyle skiing: mixed team aerials - New event debuts at the Winter Olympics
Strategy is the name of the game in the mixed team aerials. Unlike most other mixed team events at the Winter Olympics, countries have some flexibility in choosing their three-person roster. Each team must include one man and one woman, but the third and final spot is up to the discretion of the country.
The team with the highest combined score for their aerial tricks wins gold.
