Pereira and Michaud lead pairs short at World Figure Championships

Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud sit first after a technically strong pairs short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships. They delivered clean throws, side-by-side jumps and a high-scoring lift, earning the event lead. Their performance outpaced several veteran teams and followed their Canadian national title from two months ago. Leading the short program puts them in position to fight for a World Championship medal and raises Canada's profile in pairs skating.