THE SIDELINES : Yamaguchi Seeks Double Crown

Kristi Yamaguchi, who goes for her second pairs title tonight with partner Rudi Galindo, is seeking to become the first woman in 50 years to win both a U.S. pairs and singles crown in the same U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Yamaguchi was third behind Jill Trenary and Tonya Harding after Thursday’s women’s original program. Trenary kept her lead--barely--despite falling during her required double-axel jump in the women’s original program because she had won the compulsories Wednesday. Saturday’s long program counts for 50% of the scoring.