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Canada's Buttle wins figure skating gold

Sat 22 Mar, 05:00 PM


Figure skaters Joubert Buttle and Weir pose with medals after men's free skating programme at World figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) - Canadian Jeffrey Buttle won the men's event at the figure skating world championships on Saturday.

Frenchman Brian Joubert finished second and American Johnny Weir third.

Canada's Buttle performs during men's free skating programme at World figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg

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(Editing by Rex Gowar)