QIQIHAR, Northeast China, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- National figure skating champions Yu Xiaoyang/Wang Chen claimed the ice dancing title in the free skating event at China's 11th Winter Games.

    Yu/Wang, from Harbin, scored 78.12 points. Their teammates, Huang Xintong/Zheng Xun finished second with 76.17, while Guan Xueting/Wang Meng, from Fushun, were third with 69.00.

    Yu and Wang, both wearing purple and white, danced elegant steps to James Horner's "Remember" soundtrack.

    "We have been trying really hard to win a gold," said Yu, who cried out when she was interviewed, adding that they hadn't won any titles for a long time.

    "We really hope China's ice dancing could be competitive in world arena, like the pairs events," Wang said.

    The couple missed the gold on the previous day. Their overall score of routine and original was not enough to beat Huang/Zheng, even though they got the highest in the original part.