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- ↑ "Selections from 2020 U.S. Championships Program" (PDF).
- ↑ "2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose – Initial Information" (PDF).
- ↑ "2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Columbus – Initial Information" (PDF).
- ↑ "2020 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships".
- ↑ "2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships".
- ↑ "U.S. Figure Skating Announces 2024-25 U.S. Qualifying Season and International Events Schedule".
- ↑ "2020 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships Begin Tuesday".
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