Nagasu captures US title

Meissner falters badly while defending crown

Mirai Nagasu shows her surprise at capturing the ladies' championship after finishing third in the free skate. (nati harnik/Associated Press)

By John Powers

Globe Staff / January 27, 2008

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ST. PAUL - Not since proper ladies began skating for titles in 1914 has there been a night like this. Three of the top four finishers here, including champion Mirai Nagasu, aren't old enough to go to the world championships in Sweden. And the woman who ruled the planet just two years ago had the worst performance by a reigning ... (Full article: 673 words)