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.

After a practice day Tuesday, competition will open Wednesday and run through Saturday, with medals handed out in men’s and women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance.

Many on social media thought the top three finishers at the U.S. championships would be named to the team. But while Levito was absent, she is the world silver medalist, which is key.