The Canadian Press
Canada’s Lajoie, Lagha two points out of third after rhythm dance at NHK Trophy
TOKYO — Canada’s Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are within striking distance of the medal podium after Friday’s rhythm dance at the NHK Trophy figure skating Grand Prix. Russian world champions Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov are the leaders heading into Saturday’s free dance with 86.33 points. Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates are second (86.02), while Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson of Great Britain are third (76.43). Lajoie, from Boucherville, Que., and Lagha, from Saint-Hubert,