For the second year in a row Allen, Texas plays host to Skate America which kicks off this season’s ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
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Figure Skating
James & Radford: Unfinished Business
By Hiro Yoshida
Less than a year after officially announcing they had teamed up, Vanessa James and Eric Radford landed on the World podium in Montpellier, France last month. The Canadians reflect on a season of highs and lows that ultimately brought them to that bronze medal.
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Last Chance For Beijing All Down To Nebelhorn
By EOI Staff
The eyes of the skating world turn to the German town of Oberstdorf this week as the final quota places for the Beijing Winter Olympics next February will be allotted at the Nebelhorn Trophy.
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Frozen In Time: A Look Back At 2011 Europeans
By Hiro Yoshida
The 2011 European Figure Skating Championships in Bern, Switzerland that took place exactly a decade ago this week were an unforgettable competition for a variety of reasons. Ten years on the memories are still vivid for those of us who attended.
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Ode To Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is not the easiest place to get to if you want to see some skating. If you land at Munich Airport, it is a three hour trek by (very efficient) German public transport which after a long or an early (or both) flight is not the most appealing thing to face. Yet for 51 years in a row at the end of September, the great and the good of the skating world have travelled in large numbers to this idyllic Alpine town for the Nebelhorn Trophy. (more…)
Matteo Rizzo: Aiming High
By Hiro Yoshida
Last season was a ground-breaking one for Italy’s Matteo Rizzo, but this season he wants more. (more…)
James and Ciprès Find New Motivation
By Hiro Yoshida
A nightmare end to a dream season means Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès have unfinished business when it comes to skating. (more…)
Loena Hendrickx: Overcoming Adversity
By Hiro Yoshida
Despite being limited by illness and injury, Belgium’s Loena Hendrickx ended her season on a high note in Japan. (more…)
Kévin Aymoz: “My dream is not to be the champion”
By Hiro Yoshida
This season has seen Kévin Aymoz make huge strides on the world stage, but the Frenchman is more focused on how he makes those who watch him skate feel. (more…)
Della Monica and Guarise Find Strength Through Stability
By Hiro Yoshida
A newfound stability in their lives has seen Nicole Della Monica (29) and Matteo Guarise (30) reap the rewards on the ice. Having already achieved their main objective for this season, the Italian pair are looking forward to competing again next week at the World Championships in Saitama, Japan. (more…)
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