Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - 1998 World Figure Skating Championships, Ladies' Free Skate - Irina Slutskaya of Russia placed 2nd in the Free Skate and ended moving up from 4th to 2nd Place overall. The medal award ceremony follows where Michelle Kwan of the United States won the Gold; Irina Slutskaya of Russia, the Silver; and Maria Butyrskaya of Russia, the Bronze.
