Mai Mihara Strikes Grand Prix Gold
Japan’s Mai Mihara captured two gold medals on the 2022 Grand Prix figure skating circuit and heads into the Final in first place overall.
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Anthony Paradis Set for Junior Debut
Anthony Paradis, the 2022 Canadian junior champion, is not a well-known name in skating circles...
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Dick Button Artistic Skating Festival
The inaugural Dick Button Festival of Artistic Skating is set to take place in Lake Placid, New York, on Oct. 2.
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Scali Living His American Dream
His career has been one of highs and lows, but the five-time Italian ice dance champion is now in...
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Changes Paying Off For Conrad Orzel
Conrad Orzel made some big changes following a disappointing finish at the 2022 Canadian Championships but feels they are already paying off.
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Ice Dance Trio Find Their Groove
Charlie White, Tanith White and Greg Zuerlein opened a new ice dance school in Michigan in March and are loving every moment of the experience.
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Mark Hanretty: The Man Behind the Mic
Mark Hanretty has made a name for himself in the figure skating world as a popular commentator of events for the International Skating Union.
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Hanyu Hangs Up Competitive Skates
Global superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announced his retirement from competitive skating on July 19 and will now perform on the professional circuit.
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Buttle Welcomes Return of Canadian SOI Tour
After a three-year hiatus, the Stars on Ice tour has returned to Canada, and no one could be happier than show choreographer Jeffrey Buttle.
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Jason Brown Loving Life on Stars on Ice
After a two-year hiatus, Jason Brown is back on the show circuit doing what he loves the most – performing for an audience.
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Nazarova and Nikitin – A Courageous Dance
The journey to the World Championships began with a harrowing trip from Ukraine to Poland for ice dancers Oleksandra Nazarova and Maksym Nikitin.
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Skating Community Rallies for Ukraine
Members of the skating community are rallying to help the Ukrainian ice dance team of Oleksandra Nazarova and Maksym Nikitin.
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Muramoto & Takahashi Dance Into History
Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi will make their Worlds debut in March and the world will be watching.
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Sui & Han: A Tough Act to Follow
Wenjing Sui and Cong Han aim to be at the top of their game when they open their quest for gold at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games later this week.
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Miura & Kihara – Fast Track to Success
The Japanese pairs team of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are on a fast track to the top of the international stages and could shock the world at the 2022 Olympic Games.
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Dmitriev Jr. Finds New Opportunities in USA
Artur Dmitriev, Jr. — the eldest son of two-time Olympic pairs champion Artur Dmitriev — has left Russia to represent the USA.
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Zhou Set to Debut at Grand Finale
With a win and a second place finish under his belt from his two Grand Prix events, Vincent Zhou is headed to his first Grand Prix Final.
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Stars Aligning for Evgeni Semenenko
Evgeni Semenenko is building on his success from last season, with all the stars aligning at his senior Grand Prix debut.
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Silver Lining for Shoma Uno
Shoma Uno returned to international competition this weekend at Skate America. Due to the pandemic...
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Young You Gearing up for the Games
South Korea’s Young You is looking for solid outings at all her competitions this season and is aiming for a place on the 2022 Olympic team.
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Spanish Dancers Battle for Olympic Berth
Two Spanish ice dance teams are in a battle to claim the sole berth at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and World Championships.
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Rohene Ward: Let The Music Play
Rohene Ward has earned global recognition for his work as a choreographer, but the journey to where he is now has had its highs and lows
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Cain-Gribble LeDuc Focused on the Journey
Remaining positive and focused on their own journey throughout 2020 was the key to success for Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc.
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Hurtado & Khaliavin: A Challenging Year
Last season was a tough one for Spanish ice dancers Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin, who competed at just one event in the 2020-2021 campaign.
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Michal Březina: The Final Hurrah
Michal Březina is gearing up for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will likely be his final calling card on the competitive circuit.
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Jeannette Altwegg: Great Britain’s Golden Girl
After claiming the 1952 Olympic title Jeannette Altwegg abruptly retired.
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Carrillo Puts Mexico on the Olympic Map
In 2022, Donovan Carrillo will become the first Mexican skater in 30 years to represent his country at an Olympic Winter Games.
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Carreira – Ponomarenko Quickstep Into Canada
Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko made a surprising move earlier this year when the moved north of the border to train with Scott Moir.
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Zhang Hao Hangs Up His Skates
After a career that spanned two decades with three different partners, Chinese pairs skater Zhang...
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One Judge Per Country Rule
Sonia Henie’s controversial win at 1927 Worlds forced the International Skating Union to enact the “one judge per country” rule.
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Hanyu Takes a Fresh Approach
Yuzuru Hanyu took an unexpected approach to his programs last season, performing to a rock tune for the short and a Japanese classic for the free.
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Uno Reflects on World Team Trophy
Shoma Uno finished sixth at the 2021 World Team Trophy, a result that gave him pause for reflection and regret but has inspired him to rise to new challenges.
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Louis Rubenstein – A Canadian Pioneer
Though many Canadian skaters have never heard of Louis Rubenstein, it is he they have to thank for their long and rich heritage in the sport.
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Waiting Game Comes to an End for Paniot
After waiting for almost three years for a release from Ukraine, Yaroslav Paniot will finally be able to represent the U.S. next season.
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New Era Unfolds for Lubov Ilyushechkina
Following the abrupt end of her pairs partnership, Lubov Ilyushechkina has moved on and and is looking ahead and not back.
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Titles & Medals Do Not Define a Career
Former Canadian competitor Elladj Baldé left the realm of amateur skating knowing that titles and medals do not define a career.
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Campbell & Hill Bring the Sass to Battle
Former hockey player Jessica Campbell and ice dancer Asher Hill feel their “Battle of the Blades” pairing was a match that was meant to be.
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Fourth Skate America Title for Chen
Nathan Chen captured his fourth consecutive Skate America title on Saturday night, in a runaway victory over Vincent Zhou and Keegan Messing.
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Golden Debut for Scimeca Knierim & Frazier
It was a golden debut for the new U.S. pairs team of Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Brandon Frazier who claimed the 2020 Skate America title.
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Hubbell & Donohue Strike Gold in Las Vegas
Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue danced to the top of the podium in Las Vegas, capturing a third consecutive Skate America title.
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Mariah Bell Claims Skate America Crown
In her third appearance, Mariah Bell claimed the ladies title at 2020 Skate America ahead of Bradie Tennell and Audrey Shin.
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2020 Skate America Opens on a High Note
2020 Skate America opens the Grand Prix season. First-class skating gave fans worldwide many reasons to cheer.
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Vanessa James & Akim Aliu Ready for Battle
Vanessa James is back on “Battle of the Blades” for a second consecutive season, this time paired with Canadian hockey player, Akim Aliu.
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Keegan Messing: A Season Like No Other
Last season was an emotional roller coaster for Canada’s Keegan Messing, but he is looking ahead with high expectations and renewed vigor.
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Jordan Cowan: An On Ice Perspective
Jordan Cowan is an on-ice videographer whose goal is to develop a wider audience for the sport of figure skating.
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No Color Boundaries for Mabel Fairbanks
Mabel Fairbanks was a pioneer for people of color in figure skating. For her personally there were no color boundaries.
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Junior Revolution in Tallinn
The 2020 World Junior Championships produced a host of outstanding performances with new champions crowned in all four disciplines.
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Breakout Season for Madeline Schizas
Madeline Schizas, a talented, effervescent teenager, had a breakout 2019-2020 season and established herself as one of the top Canadian ladies.
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2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2019 World Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductees are a global group that includes two ice dance teams, two singles skaters and a Russian coach.
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Kaiya Ruiter: Canadian Junior Chasing Her Dreams
A new crop of young stars is on the rise in the Great White North. One of those is Kaiya Ruiter, a 13-year-old who made her debut on the international junior scene last season.
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Nam Nguyen: Past, Present & Future
Nam Nguyen talks about the ups and downs, and the highs and lows of last season.
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Daisuke Takahashi: Japan’s Superstar
In 2010, Daisuke Takahashi captured the bronze medal at the Olympic Winter Games, and a month later claimed his first World crown.
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Yuna Kim Riding a Golden Wave
Yuna Kim, one of the most talented female skaters the world has ever witnessed, possessed a combination of powerful athleticism and graceful artistry.
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Russian Ladies Sweep European Podium
The trio of Russian debutantes lived up to their billing by sweeping the European Championships podium led by Alena Kostornaia,
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Sinitsina and Katsalapov Strike Gold in Graz
Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov broke ta seven-year drought for Russian ice dance with their victory at the 2020 European Championships.
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Alena Kostornaia Shines in Europeans Debut
The day belonged to Alena Kostornaia, who led a Russian sweep of the top spots in the ladies short program at the 2020 European Championships.
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Aliev Claims European Crown
Russia’s Dmitri Aliev broke an eight-year drought for Russian men when he skated to the top step of the podium at the 2020 European Championships.
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Březina Captures Lead at European Championships
Michal Březina won the short program at the European Figure Skating Championships in Graz, Austria, in his 13th appearance at the competition.
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Junior Stars Steal the Torino Show
The 2019 Junior Grand Prix Final in Torino, Italy, showcased a wealth of talent with new champions crowned in all four disciplines.
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Juniors Shine on Grand Prix Circuit
The rising stars of figure skating were a showcase of the future at each of the seven stops of the 2019 Junior Grand Prix circuit.
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Chen & Kostornaia Golden in Grenoble
Nathan Chen and Alena Kostornaia scored respective runaway victories at Internationaux de France in Grenoble this weekend.
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Alena Kostornaia Makes a Grand Debut
Alena Kostornaia claimed the lead in the short program in her senior Grand Prix debut in France.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Sets Season Standard
The 2019 Skate Canada International show belonged to just one man. Yuzuru Hanyu once again showed the world why he is the two-time and reigning Olympic champion.
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Alexandra Trusova Wins Grand Prix Debut
The much-anticipated senior Grand Prix debut of Russia’s Alexandra Trusova did not disappoint with the 15-year-old claiming the Skate Canada title by a 10.69-point margin.
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Weaver & Kennedy Shine on Battle of the Blades
Kaitlyn Weaver and Sheldon Kennedy wowed the audiences with their upbeat routines in the first two weeks of “Battle of the Blades.”
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James, McGrattan Ready for a Competitive Battle
Vanessa James and Brian McGrattan are putting the final touches to the program they will debut at the “Battle of the Blades” this week.
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Denis Ten: The Talent and the Tragedy
On July 19, 2018, the world learned the tragic news that Kazakhstan’s Denis Ten had been murdered in his hometown of Almaty. We look back at his life, career and legacy.
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Kévin Aymoz: Late Bloomer to Rising Star
Kévin Aymoz, a rising star from France, is one of the rare exceptions in a skating world focused primarily on jumps.
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Cruising Into the Professional Ranks
If you are looking for a career on the high seas, Willy Bietak has openings for skaters for the upcoming season on mega ships that cruise the world.
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Vanessa James Ready for Battle
French pairs skater Vanessa James has signed on to compete on the Canadian reality show “Battle of the Blades.” Morgan Ciprès will be her coach.
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Adiós Javier Fernández
Javier Fernández closed out his career at the 2019 European Championships, writing the last chapter of an illustrious career.
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Young Star On the Rise
Nathan Chen became the youngest U.S. novice men’s champion in 2010 at age 10.
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Vincent Zhou Ready for U.S. Nationals
Though his back problems are now in the past, it has not been an easy ride for Vincent Zhou. But the 18-year-old California native said he is prepared and ready to contest the 2019 U.S. Championships.
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Lajoie-Lagha Prepared for Final Challenge
Canada’s Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are ready to dance up a storm at the Junior Grand Prix Final in Vancouver next week.
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Fournier-Beaudry-Sørensen Dance Under the Maple Leaf
Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Sørensen will be skating for Canada starting in 2019.
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2018 Senior Grand Prix Final
The 2018 Senior Grand Prix Final takes place Dec. 6-9 in Vancouver, Canada.
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Junior Stars Ready to Rock Vancouver
Skaters representing seven nations will battle it out at the 2018 Junior Grand Prix Final.
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Hanyu Wins Rostelecom Cup Despite Injury
Despite suffering an injury in a practice session, Yuzuru Hanyu claimed his second Grand Prix title of the season.
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Alina Zagitova Victorious at Rostelecom Cup
Alina Zagitova captured her first Rostelecom Cup title in Moscow on Saturday.
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Tarasova Morozov Strike Gold in Moscow
Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov of Russia sometimes have the worst luck at competitions and it has nothing to do with their performances.
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Stepanova Bukin Capture Rostelecom Title
Russia’s Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin are headed to the 2018 Grand Prix Final.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Sets World Record in Moscow
Yuzuru Hanyu laid down a World record-scoring performance to close out the men’s short program at Rostelecom Cup.
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Zagitova Captures Lead at Rostelecom Cup
Alina Zagitova won the short program at Rostelecom Cup with a season high score of 80.78.
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Rika Kihira Triumphant in Hiroshima
Rika Kihira, fifth after the short, outskated two tough competitors, executing two clean triple Axels in her free skate en route to capturing the crown in Hiroshima.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Scores Runaway Victory
Yuzuru Hanyu captured his first Grand Prix title of the season in Helsinki this weekend.
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Yuzuru Hanyu Sets the Standard in Finland
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu has a commanding lead after the short program at the Helsinki Grand Prix.
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Zabiiako Enbert Golden in Helsinki
Russia’s Natalia Zabiiako and Alexander Enbert captured their first Grand Prix title in Helsinki.
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Alina Zagitova Wins Short in Helsinki
Alina Zagitova won the ladies short in Helsinki over Japan’s Yuna Shiraiwa and Loena Hendrickx of Belgium.
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Zhou: Quads Not Main Focus This Season
With his back problems now behind him, Vincent Zhou is looking forward, not backward, at what might have been last season.
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Conrad Orzel Embraces New Challenges
Though Skate Canada is in a rebuilding stage in its senior ranks, its junior men’s program is at the opposite end of the spectrum.
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Ted Barton: The Junior Connection
Ted Barton has been covering the juniors the past four years and has witnessed the growth and evolution of hundreds of young skaters.
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Daisuke Takahashi: The Sheltering Sky
Read our exclusive interview with Daisuke Takahashi in the October issue. Watch our exclusive video interview with the Japanese star from 2018 NHK Trophy.
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Frank Carroll Retires
After 60 years of coaching, Frank Carroll is taking down his shingle.
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Double Dice: Takahashi: Murakami
We caught up with Daisuke Takahashi last week who was in Toronto working with David Wilson on a new short program.
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Daisuke Murakami Retires
Daisuke Murakami has decided to hang up his competitive skates, calling an end to a nine-year career on the senior circuit.
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Jason Brown Heads North
Jason Brown has made a strategic coaching change, moving north of the border to train with Brian Orser, Tracy Wilson and their team at the Toronto Cricket Club.
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Duhamel & Radford Twirl Into New Era
It had been a long and sometimes uncertain road for Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford the past four...
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Donald Jackson: Master of Triple Lutz
Canadian icon Donald Jackson ruled the World in 1962.
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Ilyushechkina & Moscovitch: Olympic Inspiration
Closing out last season on the highest note of their career was the goal Lubov Ilyushechkina and Dylan Moscovitch had strived for all year.
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Zahorski & Guerreiro — A Fresh Start
Tiffany Zahorski and Jonathan Guerreiro are one of the many international ice dance teams currently competing on the global circuit.
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