North Korea is one free skate away from qualifying athletes for the PyeongChang Olympics.
Pairs skaters Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik placed third in qualifying standings in the short program of the final Olympic selection event in Germany on Thursday.
Ryom, 18, and Kim, 25, will clinch North Korea’s first berth in any sport for PyeongChang if they finish in the top five following Friday’s free skate.
Performing to Beatles music, they landed clean side-by-side triple toe loops and a throw triple Salchow on Thursday. Video is here.