Competition Notes
Susanna Pöykiö became the first Finnish ladies' singles skater to medal at an ISU Championships. Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Markuntsov became the first pair representing Japan to medal at an ISU Championships.
Read more about this topic: 2001 World Junior Figure Skating Championships
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