Blakeman, who has been described as "100% MAGA" by President Donald Trump, is looking to unseat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, in the 2026 election.
It was also the 54th anniversary of his mother, Barbara's, gold medal in slalom at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan.
Take a closer look at Ilia Malinin's rousing performance in the men's singles short program, where he placed himself atop the leaderboard heading into the free skate.
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