Frank sets new highest short program score for a Filipina in Finland tiffMANILA, Philippines — National team newcomer Sofia Frank already made an indelible mark in the history books of Philippine figure skating, following a historic performance at the 2021 Finlandia Trophy women's short program on Saturday. The 16-year-old, competing in only her second major tournament since joining the national team, set the highest-ever score for a Filipina in an ISU International competition short program with her routine in Finland. Frank finished 17th in a field of 26 skaters in the tiff, scoring 53.30 to begin her campaign. Frank garnered 29.21 for her technical element score while she was given 24.09 in the program component. READ: Philippines' Martinez, Caluza end Finland tiff at tail end of rankings

Source: Philippine Star October 10, 2021 01:52 UTC