Filipino Michael Christian Martinez has scored 119.44, presently landing in 1st place overall, after 5 contestants, in the on-going Men Free Skating Competition in the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia this February 14, 2014. Scores of contestants, courtesy of sochi2014.com
Michael Christian Martinez, 17, has scored 64.81in the Men’s Short Program for a total score of 184.25. He was the 3rd to perform, and has bested the first two performers to grab the lead in total points. There are still 18 skaters waiting to perform.
Will he hold on to that lead? Check back later for updates, as the rest of the 18 skaters compete with each other for the gold, silver or bronze.