2018 Winter Olympics: Moments from figure skating (242 images)

Mirai Nagasu of the USA competes in the Women's Single Team figure skating competition on Feb. 12. Nagasu became the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Olympics. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

Nagasu of the USA jubilates after her performance. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

Nagasu finished in second place in the women's free program of the mixed team final. Russian Olympic athlete Aline Zagitova scored a 158.08 to lead that competition. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

"To nail that triple axle...I tripped a couple times going into it because I was so nervous, but I had to tell myself, 'no, I'm gonna go for it 100 percent and not pull back. That was really special for me." Nagasu told NBC. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI