Skate America kicks off the 2023/2024 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series with the event held in Allen, Texas for the first time.
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Loena Hendrickx: Past Challenges Lead To New Perspectives
By Hiro Yoshida
Last season was a steep learning curve for Loena Hendrickx as she struggled to adjust at times to the weight of expectation on her as one of the world’s leading skaters. Having experienced some highs and lows, the Belgian goes into 2023/2024 rediscovering her love of skating.
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Stellato-Dudek & Deschamps: Passion for Skating Gives Canadian Pair Purpose
By Hiro Yoshida
Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps had mixed fortunes last season with early success being followed by illness and disappointment at just missing out on a medal at the 2023 World Championships in Saitama, Japan. This week they begin their season at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic in the hopes of coming back to Montreal next March for 2024 Worlds and this time finishing their season on a high.
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Conti and Macii: After Dream Season Italian Pair Confident Best Is Yet To Come
By Hiro Yoshida
Grand Prix Final bronze. Italian national title. European Championships gold. World Championships bronze. Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii made it to the upper echelons of pair skating last season and this season they are aiming to reach even higher.
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Hocke and Kunkel: Funding An Issue For German Pair As Bright Future Hangs In Balance
By Hiro Yoshida
Despite having the best season of their partnership after relocating from Germany to Italy to train, Annika Hocke and Robert Kunkel continue to face obstacles to obtain the funding necessary to fulfil their potential.
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2023 World Team Trophy Videos
Missed the World Team Trophy over the weekend or want to watch some of the great performances again? Here are a selection of routines from the competition!
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2023 WORLD TEAM TROPHY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Just over two weeks after the conclusion of this season’s World Championships, Japan plays host once again to some of the best figure skating talent from around the globe as the World Team Trophy is held in Tokyo. While the biennial event is seen as a fun way to wrap up the competitive calendar, the US$1,000,000 prize fund means there is some serious money up for grabs for the six teams who will take to the ice inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
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Gilles and Poirier: Long And Winding Road Puts Canadians Poised As Strong Contenders For World Title
By Hiro Yoshida
Things did not go according to plan for Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier last season, but by reconnecting with their love for skating they are back on track for this week’s World Championships.
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2023 WORLDS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The World Championships return to Saitama, Japan for the third time. All of last year’s champions in singles and pairs are back to defend their titles while new champions in ice dance will be crowned.
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Matteo Rizzo: Striving For The Perfect Balance Between Technique And Artistry
By Hiro Yoshida
Four years after his last appearance on the European Championship podium Matteo Rizzo made it back in January when he bagged a silver medal in Espoo, Finland. Competing in his sixth World Championships this week he now has set his sights even higher.
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