BEIJING -- Day six of Ivies in Beijing was filled with excitement as Ivies broke world records, claimed top spots in final rounds and topped rivals to maintain a perfect record in pool play.
 
Yale’s Nathan Chen set a new world record with 113.97 points scored in the men’s short program to hold a commanding lead after day 1 of competition.
 

Incredible! 113.97 ??

Nathan Chen sets a new world record in the men’s #FigureSkating short program at #Beijing2022#StrongerTogether | @TeamUSA | @USFigureSkating | @nathanwchen pic.twitter.com/H15biKaAhf

— Olympics (@Olympics) February 8, 2022

 
The Wukesong Sports Center was home to a much anticipated matchup of Canada vs United States women’s ice hockey. The Canadian women came from behind in the second period, scoring three goals, to top the United States 4-2. Cornell’s Brianne Jenner scored two goals in the win. Canada’s perfect 4-0 record In pool play will allow them to advance to the quarterfinals.
 

FINAL | @adesbiens30 made a historic 51 saves, @briannejenner netted 2 goals and @pou29 came up clutch on a penalty shot in ????'s 4-2 win over ????.

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— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 8, 2022

Brown’s Alena Mills and Cornell’s Lenka Serdar attempted to help lift Czech over Japan, but fell 3-2 in penalty shootouts. Mills contributed one shot in 14:42 minutes of ice time, while Serdar fired off three in 8:34 on the ice.
 
Dartmouth’s Rosie Brennan had an impressive showing in the Women’s Sprint Free early Tuesday morning. She finished in fourth place, right behind teammate Jesse Diggins who claimed bronze.
 

What a FINAL! ??

Jessie Diggins wins the first-ever sprint medal in cross-country skiing for @TeamUSA at the Olympic Games! Rosie Brennan finishes in fourth!#WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/3aRHhGK7F0

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 8, 2022

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