Levito Finishes 12th After Free Skate in Milano Cortina, Posts 202.8 Total

Levito concluded her Winter Olympics competition with a free skate to selections from "Cinema Paradiso, " performing live in Milano Cortina and wrapping up her singles events on the world stage.

Levito's free skate and final scores

The 18-year-old from Mount Laurel delivered her free skate on Feb. 19 ET, earning a score of 131. 96 in that segment and finishing twelfth overall. The free skate included an early mistake — a botched jump at the start of the program — that commentators noted would carry a notable penalty. That free-skate score, combined with her short program points, produced a final total of 202. 8.

Short program placement and how the totals added up

Levito entered the final after placing eighth in the women's short program on Feb. 17 ET, finishing eighth out of 29 competitors in that segment and earning 70. 84 for the short. The 70. 84 from the short program, paired with the 131. 96 from the free skate, produced the 202. 8 total that left her outside the medals. The early error in the free skate was assessed as costing roughly nine points in the performance review of the segment.

Audience response and podium context

Despite the jump problem, Levito captured audience attention with the musical choice from "Cinema Paradiso" and drew praise for the grace of her skating. Commentary highlighted the elegance she brought to the ice and noted the spell she cast on the crowd during her routines. She did not reach the podium in the women's singles events; the gold and other top placements in the event were awarded to other competitors, with teammates and rivals placing ahead in the final standings.

Her Olympic appearances encompassed two scored segments on Feb. 17 ET and Feb. 19 ET. The combined scoring method used across those segments produced her final ranking and total. While she did not medal, Levito's performances included moments that resonated with the audience and commentary during the competition.