'It’s a gut punch': Vincent Zhou's coach gives update, thanks outpouring of support

BEIJING – U.S. Olympic figure skating coach Tom Zakrajsek came to Beijing to coach Vincent Zhou in both the figure skating team competition and the men’s individual event.

As he stood by the boards Sunday, Zhou skated well enough to help the Americans win a silver medal in the team event Monday.

But when the U.S. team was announced and stepped onto the second rung of the podium at Capital Indoor Stadium, Zhou wasn’t there. He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was about to go into quarantine.

So, as the men’s short program went on without Zhou Tuesday morning, Zakrajsek sent his thoughts via text message to USA TODAY Sports:

“It’s a tough day. It’s a gut punch. After being here for 11 days and Vincent testing negative every day except the last couple it’s hard to imagine,” he wrote.

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