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Karen Chen out of world figure skating championships

U.S. Olympian Karen Chen is replaced by Mariah Bell at next week’s world figure skating championships, according to the International Skating Union entry list.

Chen, 18, placed 11th in PyeongChang, right behind teammates Bradie Tennell and Mirai Nagasu.

Chen was third at nationals in January, but her real breakout was last winter, when Chen won the U.S. title and placed fourth at the world championships.

Bell missed the Olympic team after placing fifth at the U.S. Championships in January, one year after taking silver at Skate America and bronze at nationals.