For the first time since this global skaters’ waltz began in 1896, the US squad won three gold medals. Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” retained his men’s title with half a dozen quadruple jumps, including his signature Axel.

The World Figure Skating Championships in the year before the Olympics carry added importance. For American skaters, there's even more significance given these worlds are at home in Boston. The U.S. hosts worlds for the first time since 2016 and for the first time in the year before the Olympics since 2009.

Here’s a full preview ahead of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships, which are being held this week in Boston ahead of next year’s Olympics.