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Welcome to Lake Placid! On behalf of U.S. Figure Skating, I am pleased to welcome you to Lake Placid, New York, for the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2023. We are thrilled to have this prestigious event back in the United States for the fifth time since 2000, though this is the first time the event will be hosted in Lake Placid. As the host of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, skaters and fans alike will be able to enjoy the city’s rich figure skating history in and around the venue. We look forward to watching many great performances by the world’s best synchronized skating teams. We wish all teams the best of luck as we know all the hard work that goes into competing at the highest level. On behalf of U.S. Figure Skating, I want to thank all the coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and fans for their unwavering support of synchronized skating. And to the athletes — your dedication and passion for the sport continues to push synchronized skating forward. We wish you all the best. I hope you thoroughly enjoy this year’s World Synchronized Skating Championships!
SAMUEL AUXIER PRESIDENT OF U.S. FIGURE SKATING
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Dear Skating Friends, On behalf of the ISU, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We are delighted to have you with us to participate and engage in the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships in Lake Placid, United States of America. The ice rink in Lake Placid is well prepared for the top-class skaters of this season. Everybody is eager to compete and show their best skating to the fans. In a spirit of excellence and respect, I wish all athletes and the coaching staff a successful event. The ISU would like to thank U.S. Figure Skating, the organizing committee and officials for the hard work in making this major event possible. My appreciation also goes out to the local authorities and the enthusiastic volunteers who go the extra mile with a smile. Additionally, a special thank-you to the ISU media and marketing partners and sponsors. They help us to promote the exciting sport of skating and bring it to millions of fans worldwide. Let’s cheer on all the skaters and enjoy every moment! Sincerely yours,
JAE YOUL KIM, ISU PRESIDENT
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ISU MEMBER FEDERATIONS
AUSTRALIA
CANADA
CROATIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREAT BRITAIN
HUNGARY
ITALY
JAPAN
LATVIA
NETHERLANDS
POLAND
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TURKEY
UNITES STATES
ISU OFFICIALS ISU PRESIDENT Jae Youl Kim MEDICAL ADVISOR Dr. Ruben Ambartsumov EVENT MANAGER Wieland Lüeders REGIONAL ASSISTANT EVENT MANAGER Sabrina Wong EVENT OFFICIALS REFEREE Lois Long TECHNICAL CONTROLLER Philippe Maitrot TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS Helena Ericson Anna Larmo DATA AND REPLAY OPERATORS Elliot Schwartz Christopher Richard Stokes
U.S. FIGURE SKATING BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Samuel Auxier VICE PRESIDENT/ USOPC AAC Amanda Evora Will DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Kimberley Moore DIRECTOR/TREASURER Victoria Hildebrand
JUDGES Pia Alhonen (FIN)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS Jackie Chang Matt Slatus ATHLETE DIRECTOR, ICE DANCE Colin McManus ATHLETE DIRECTOR, SINGLES Rachael Flatt ATHLETE DIRECTOR, SYNCHRONIZED SKATING Jenna Longo ATHLETE DIRECTOR, PAIRS Felicia Zhang
Andrew Bosco (CAN) Elisabetta Francesca Boschetto (ITA)
Christopher Buchanan (GBR) Angelique Clyde-Smith (AUS) Josip Cerovac (CRO) Alicja Eklöw (SWE) Marketa Horklova (CZE) Uta Limpert (GER) Marielle Sartre (FRA) Karen Wolanchuk (USA) Zsuzsanna Vikarne-Homolya (HUN)
DIRECTORS Janis Engel Kristina Lundgren Heather Paige Kevin Rosenstein Kym Worthy
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EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY MARCH 31 Opening Ceremony Short Program
SATURDAY APRIL 1 Free Skate Victory Ceremony
Les Suprêmes (CAN) 2022 WORLD CHAMPIONS
PAST MEDALISTS YEAR LOCATION GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
2022
Hamilton, CAN
Les Suprêmes (CAN) 236.31
Finland Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 228.72
Rockettes (FIN) 226.20
2021
Zagreb, CRO
Event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Lake Placid, USA
Event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Helsinki, FIN
Paradise (RUS) 234.38
Finland Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 228.70 Rockettes (FIN) 228.61
Stockholm, SWE
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 209.02
Team Surprise (SWE) 207.99
Paradise (RUS) 200.97
Colorado Springs, USA
Paradise (RUS) 208.70
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 208.58
NEXXICE (CAN) 197.54
Budapest, HUN
Paradise (RUS) 212.69
Rockettes (FIN) 207.84
Haydenettes (USA) 206.95
Hamilton, CAN
NEXXICE (CAN) 214.73
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 214.06
Paradise (RUS) 203.48
Courmayeur, ITA
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 223.45
NEXXICE (CAN) 220.88
Rockettes (FIN) 220.66
Boston, USA
Team Unique (FIN) 208.77
NEXXICE (CAN) 208.25
Haydenettes (USA) 202.53
Gothenburg, SWE
Team Surprise (SWE) 194.87
NEXXICE (CAN) 193.64
Haydenettes (USA) 192.78
2011
Helsinki, FIN
Rockettes (FIN) 215.43
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 213.48
Haydenettes (USA) 205.40
2010
Colorado Springs, USA
Rockettes (FIN) 223.90
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 216.98
Haydenettes (USA) 216.48
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Zagreb, CRO
NEXXICE (CAN) 223.58
Team Unique (FIN) 220.28
Team Surprise (SWE) 209.30
Budapest, HUN
Rockettes (FIN) 210.48
Team Surprise (SWE) 205.71
NEXXICE (CAN) 198.81
London, CAN
Team Surprise (SWE) 222.24
Miami University (USA) 198.71
NEXXICE (CAN) 194.08
Prague, CZE
Marigold IceUnity (FIN) 197.29
Team Surprise (SWE) 188.57
Rockettes (FIN) 180.32
Gothenburg, SWE
Team Surprise (SWE)
Rockettes (FIN)
Marigold IceUnity (FIN)
Zagreb, CRO
Marigold IceUnity (FIN)
Team Surprise (SWE)
Rockettes (FIN)
Ottawa, CAN
Team Surprise (SWE)
Marigold IceUnity (FIN)
Supremes (CAN)
Rouen, FRA
Marigold IceUnity (FIN)
Team Surprise (SWE)
black ice (CAN)
2001
Helsinki, FIN
Team Surprise (SWE)
Rockettes (FIN)
black ice (CAN)
2000
Minneapolis, USA
Team Surprise (SWE)
black ice (CAN)
Marigold IceUnity (FIN
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PLENTY TO SEE AND DO IN LAKE PLACID
BY CHRISTIE SAUSA
Welcome to Lake Placid! The region offers history, natural beauty and unique recreational opportunities you can only enjoy here. Here are five things you won’t want to miss during your visit. 1. VISIT THE NEWLY RENOVATED OLYMPIC SITES Lake Placid hosted the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and is one of the few former Olympic sites that fully maintains, updates and utilizes its Olympic venues. You can experience Mt. Van Hoeven- berg’s bobsled, luge and skeleton track, (which still hosts World events), or take a tour of the ski jumps at the Olympic Jump- ing Complex. Even if you’re not interested in skiing, you can ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola to Little Whiteface and take in some stunning views. All venues have benefitted from multi-million dollar renovations over the past two years, so if you haven’t been here in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised by the improvements. Also be sure to visit the Olympic Flame Cauldron, located at the Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds, and see where the Olympic flame was lit in 1980. 2. EXPLORE HISTORY The new Lake Placid Olympic Muse- um is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of the Winter Olympics. Located in the Olympic Center, the mu- seum features newly curated exhibits on both the 1932 and 1980 Games, including a dedicated figure skating section. John Brown’s Farm is also worth the visit. The homestead belonging to the
Some of the greatest sports moments are preserved in the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.
famous abolitionist is open year round, Wednesday through Sunday, and there are hiking trails on the property with unique views of the nearby ski jumps. The Lake Placid Historical Society Museum at the former Lake Placid Train Station focuses on the history of the town and its people, and boasts an impressive collection of vintage photographs, histori- cal artifacts and more. 3. GO FOR A HIKE (OR A WALK) The Adirondack Mountains offer endless opportunities for hiking. If you are a veteran hiker, you can start conquering the High Peaks, a series of 46 peaks over 4,000 feet. If that’s too daunting, begin with the Lake Placid 9, a series of peaks under 4,000 feet in the Lake Placid region. Just make sure you are prepared with ap- propriate clothing, winter traction devices and an understanding of winter hiking
etiquette — even in the spring, conditions can still be wintry at higher elevations. If a walk in the woods is more your speed, a local favorite are the Brewster Peninsula Trails, where you can glimpse panoramic views of the lake for which Lake Placid is named. 4. EXPLORE MAIN STREET A trip to Lake Placid isn’t complete without a stroll on Main Street. The charming, newly designed shop- ping district boasts restaurants and unique shopping experiences, as well as stunning glimpses of Mirror Lake. If you have a little extra time, you can walk the 2.7 miles around the lake and enjoy more views along the way. 5. EXPERIENCE THE ARTS Lake Placid may be best known for its sports culture, but it has standing in the arts world as well, hosting a film festival annually and boasting its own Sinfonietta. For movie fans, the historic Palace Theatre on Main Street screens a selection of current films. If you’re feeling creative, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts offers classes, workshops and events year-round, and several businesses on Main Street offer creative experiences, from paint and sip to candle-making. All in all, there is plenty for everyone to do here, and you might find that a return trip is needed. For more information on these destinations, visit the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau alongside the 1932 arena building, or visit www.lakeplacid.com.
The beauty of downtown Lake Placid is showcased in this aerial view.
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COACH Madonna Randall ASSISTANT COACH Georgina Williams TEAM MANAGER Virginia Lynch TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Susanne Mautner
Samantha Hall Amber Hawkins Miho Inazaki Nina Koslow Myles law Rachel Lynch Dominik Mautner
Colm McCarthy Liam Mciver
ROSTER Sienna Cai Georgia Carrolo Chiara Donagemma Esther Fan Alexander Fitzsimmons Anya Gipp
Maya Milanovic Larissa Venhorst Jade Watters Amelia Whish Jacka
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COACH Marilyn Langlois
ASSISTANT COACH Pascal Denis
TEAM MANAGER Josie Di Ioia
TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Paige Larson, Lydia Schultz
Charlotte Grutter Josephine Kawa Audrey-Ann Lajeunesse
Alessia Malissa Polletta Olivia Ronca Simona Ronca Minel Senses Noora Solaranta Emmakaisa Tikkinen
ROSTER Julia Bernardo Anne-Claude Champagne Loriana Cocca Marie-Eve Comtois Olivia Di Giandomenico Rikako Fukase
Audrey Landry Dana Malowany
Lissa Anne McGaghey Agathe Sigrid Merlier
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COACH Shelley Simonton-Barnett TEAM MANAGER Debbie Beauchamp
ASSISTANT COACH Jennifer Beauchamp-Crichton
Torri Hollstein Sadie Hoover Taylor Johnston Elizabeth McKenna Emily Monaghan Sarah Constance Moss Soomin Oh
Tegan Orr Robbie-Lynn Puspoky Ekin Saygi Olivia Tworzyanski Melissa Van Loon Brynn Wilkinson Jamie Yuan
ROSTER Chloe Choinard Emma Daigle Denika Ellis-Dawson Emelyn Feigel Carleigh Gorrigsen Lauren Hatfield
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RENOVATIONS COMPLETE Lake Placid enjoying an Olympic region renaissance
BY CHRISTIE SAUSA
One of the most historic figure skat- ing venues in the country, the Lake Placid Olympic Center has undergone several ad- ditions, renovations and upgrades over its nearly century-long history, but perhaps none as comprehensive as the most recent revitalization effort which began in 2019. The renovations were completed by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), the state authority that manages the Olympic venues, and includ- ed vital upgrades to the Olympic Center’s arenas, a new “link” building, Miracle Plaza, that includes shopping and dining venues; and a fully updated Lake Placid Olympic Museum. The $104 million Lake Placid Olympic Center renovation project was completed in December of 2022. Over the last six years, the State has invested $550 million in the former Olympic facilities to reinstate the region as a winter sports and events destination. The last major renovation was from 1977–79 in preparation for the 1980 Olym- pic Winter Games, and yielded two new rinks, the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena and the USA practice rink, a refrigerated Olympic Speed Skating Oval and renovations to the existing 1932 and Lussi rinks. Both the 1980 and 1932 arenas were renovated to meet modern standards and enhance amenities while also preserv- ing the unique feel of the venues. New scoreboards (and a jumbotron in the 1980 arena), seating, concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, refrigeration, HVAC systems, concourse areas, high-efficiency LED lighting, and fully electric Zambonis have transformed the spaces into modern
Teams get ready to compete inside the newly renovated 1980 Herb Brooks Arena.
showpieces for inspiring skating events. Fun fact: the famous red 1980 chairs have been completely replaced but are made by the same company as the original chairs. The James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval was originally not refrigerated and served as the site not only for the speed skating events, but of the 1932 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Later, it was refriger- ated for the 1980 Olympic Games. In 2021, it received a new refrigeration system, an entirely new track base, a modern entry plaza for ceremonies and spectators, updated flagpoles and 1980 Parade of Nations, environmentally friendly LED lighting, a new hockey box, and a new support building, which brings it up to international standards and enables it to host premier speed skating events once again. The museum and shop are nestled within the Miracle Plaza, previously the “link” building, that connects the 1932 and 1980 wings of the Olympic Center build- ing. The Plaza graciously welcomes guests into its impressive lobby where they can
view the original 1980 scoreboard on dis- play, visit the newly designed museum and the shop, or go upstairs to see the new dining space. The stylish, contemporary dining area offers plenty of space for dining and relaxing while taking in sweeping views of the Olympic Oval and the ski jumps from the new balconies. Throughout the building, this clean, modern vibe continues with brighter, breezier hallways and updated signage and informational plaques that convey Lake Placid’s unique stories. The Lake Placid Olympic Center is in its new era, and this is reflected in every detail. What remains consistent is Lake Placid’s dedication to preserving and cel- ebrating its history while moving forward into future sustainably. This is reflected in its practices, which includes the ultra-effi- cient refrigeration systems, the use of the excess heat provided by said systems to melt snow on sidewalks outside the facili- ty, electric Zambonis and LED lighting. This ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2023 is one of the first of many high-profile figure skating events returning to the Olympic Center, but it won’t be the last. The Olympic region renaissance has begun and will provide countless competitive, training, recreation- al and tourism opportunities for decades to come. Renovations to the 1932 Arena make it an ideal venue for major events.
Spectators can enjoy a picturesque view inside Roamers Cafe and Bar in the new Mira- cle Plaza, that connects the 1932 and 1980 arenas.
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COACH Natasa Bahat ASSISTANT COACH Eeva Sunnari TEAM MANAGER Saska Selman TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Mirabel Mazar
Anamarija Kasic Korina Kosorcic Anet Kukic Lina Lenac Mirta Makovac
Karla Modric Petra Onisko Paula Pavlovic Ferrari
ROSTER Ema Barisic Brigita Fister Klara Fister Josipa Jagodic Petra Jureta Ema Kaliterna
Nina Selman Zitta Sermek Matea Sertic Nika Zitnjak
Iva Matisin Ana Mazar
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COACH Jitka Mokra ASSISTANT COACH Fanny Barrouquere TEAM MANAGER Lucie Petrakova
Aneta Benesova Nina Dovhanycova Katerina Holoubkova Katerina Hospodkova Marketa Jirmanova Diana Kmetkova Daniela Knejzlikova
Barbora Kosellkova Michaela Krobova Jana Maresova Michaela Milcinska Petra Milcinska Aliya Mirzaeva Melissa Misejkova
Eliska Petrakova Karolina Pokorna Samanta Rozankova
Klara Soupalova Sara Zacharova Polina Zankova
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COACH Mirjami Penttinen
ASSISTANT COACH Ville Penttinen
TEAM MANAGER Tiina Puhakka
TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Sonja Snygg
Emma Lahtinen Anna Loimaranta Kukka-Maaria Niittuinpera
Mea Penttinen Jenni Puhakka Maria Roininen Sinna Salmela Peppina Snygg Malva Zechner
ROSTER Aino Aijo Emilia Balistreri Milja-Leena Hamalainen Camilla Hassinen Ellen Heikkila Isabel Jalkanen
Tuulia Niittuinperä Vilma Nokelainen
Jasmin Nyberg Anni Penttinen
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COACH Kaisa Arrateig ASSISTANT COACH Pia-Sofia Pokkinen TEAM MANAGER Kristina Herbert
Roosa Latvala Linnea Lehtinen Aava Levijarvi Wilma Lindstrom Mette Nikkilä Peppi Nyqvist Indra Sarkola
Roosa Siivikko Fanny Soukola Milja Suila Juuli Tikkinen Ella Vega Vesa Petra Viitanen
ROSTER Ella
Helgeson
Lumi Hetta Erika Kaarto Petra Kaarto Inka Korpio Trine Kuusela
Vainiomaki
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COACH Alessandro Tormena
ASSISTANT COACH Julien Kraba
TEAM MANAGER Estelle Aspeling
Dylan Junger Pauline Jabroy Salome Le Creff Elona Le Pennec Charlotte Leconte Aurore Lehoussel Jade Munoz
Carla Perga Bryan prangere Auriane Ribet
ROSTER Anais Borean Redouane Chrystal Amandine Brissaud Lorrena Calabresse
Romane Roque Alicia Trompette Mia Voinot Anna-Luisa Wachtel
Jeanne Cochard Lisa Dherbassy Sherine Gsaini
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COACH Gert Hofmann ASSISTANT COACH Marco Derpa TEAM MANAGER Peter Fröhlich TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Patrick Stein
Aida Aleskerova Caroline Beck Johanna Beck Julia Falkenstern Emmie Fuentes Rodriguez Luisa Gracia Mariia Istomina
Fanny Klausnitzer Marcelina Knurr Shenja Li Laura Michelle Mueller Andrine Müller Mia Martha Plappert Rosa Plonait
Hanna Possner Alina Rank Celina Sroka Selina Thomalla Talisa Thomalla
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COACH Christina Calmbacher ASSISTANT COACH Jan Hübner TEAM MANAGER Marlies Rittmann-Braun
Tessa Groh Jasmin Kazmaier Mirjam Lederle Kilian Madeja Rebecca Mueller Isabell Parfene Patricia Redinger
Viktoria Rosenboim Berit Schindler Sabrina Seehaus Lisa Vogel Emilia Woyke Sarah Zimmermann
ROSTER Nathalie Beissmann Emma Consigny Laura Cuoco Timea Fingerle Isabelle Glaser Elizabeth Goldstein
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COACH Lauren Fletcher ASSISTANT COACH Louise Alvey TEAM MANAGER Michelle Potter TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Michele Holland
Bethany Frisby Tallulah Grange Lily Hall Jessica Holland Anna Longworth Bryony Negus Darcie Parker
Eleanor Penfold Emily Potter Rita Ritina Caitlin Smithurst Clare Whalley
ROSTER Esther Carruthers Isabelle Coeshott Roxanne Collins Ella-George Cook Chantelle Dean Sophie Ekstrom-Gabb
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COACH Bettina Pava-Sarkozi ASSISTANT COACH Lilla Szabo TEAM MANAGER Erika Kendelenyi-Gulyas
Zsofia Hiezl Jara Jaszonyi Anna Karina Kaszal Eszter Kiss
Eszter Nemeth Csenge Rabb Lili Simko Cseperke Sipos Klaudia Szabo Lili Szilagyi Eszter Ujhelyi
ROSTER Marta Afonyi Eszter Balog Lorena Bubcso Rita Farkas Emese Fejes Emese Glozik
Noemi Koncz Kata Marton Reka Mezei
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Skate WRAP
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COACH Andrea Gilardi ASSISTANT COACH Cristiana Testa TEAM MANAGER Paolo Preziati
Margherita Criscimanna Elena Sofia Cubello Viviana Cubello Miriam Del Contrasto Noa Dell’Aira
Margherita Menetti Alessia Pagani Camilla Penati Beatrice Sassi Matilde Valentina Tatulli
ROSTER Ilaria Bari Francesca Barozzi Arianna Carrera Elisa Casali Giorgia Casali Gaia Wendy Claris
Cecilia Lanzini Stella Maraboli
Camilla Tonarini Alessandra Viotti
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COACH Tomoyo Sekiguchi ASSISTANT COACH Ken Tanabe TEAM MANAGER Yuka Kagayama TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Ryota Muroi
Sakurako Kogure Saika Kohashi Yui Nakaoki Ayami Omori Erika Oue Olga Romanova Riko Sakurai
Kano Sasaki Riho Tokunaga Miu Yamada Haruka Yasui Erika Yumoto
ROSTER Nanaha Fujii
Michiru Fujiwara Shiori Hashimoto Eri Ichihara Miki Kato Mariko Kitagawa
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COACH Eva Cekanauska TEAM MANAGER Edgars Pentjuss
TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Rihards Vugulis
Ksenija Korkacha Amanda Melne Anna Orlova Elizabete Viktorija Pentjusa Agne Poskeviciute
Marta Silavniece Evelina Skabarniece
ROSTER Kristiana Aperane Sofja Bolsakova Gabriela Dilane Laura Gordijucka Ksenija Jacisina Laura Kamergrauze
Darja Stanko Gerda Trenko Melania Udre Robyn Vernin
Emilija Rafaela Alise Sevcenko
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COACH Feline Van Kempen ASSISTANT COACH Olivia Ender TEAM MANAGER Anna Van Scherpenzeel-Merkx
Lisanne Szlapka Jesse Van De Sande Senna Van Den Bogaard Janneke Van Hooft Eloniek Van Kempen Jaronne Van Kempen Francisca Van Opijnen
Maartje Van Scherpenzeel Noortje Van Scherpenzeel Britt Verhoeven Laura Vugts Merel Waterman Lisa Weijer
ROSTER Maxime Breewel Nicole Gelens
Ezo Mina Gokgunduz Glynis Hoedemakers Melissa Laby Aleyna Acelya Ozgen
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COACH Agnieszka Filipowicz ASSISTANT COACH Marcin Miedlarz TEAM MANAGER Paulina Drazkowska TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Grzegorz Jakubowski
Karolina Kapitańska Maryia Krytskaya Anna Lenckowska Amelia Mamontowicz Paula Piechowicz Karolina Stalinska Magdalena Szczepanska
Andrea Tassard Kamila Winiarska Lena Wisniewska Izabela Zielenkiewicz Gabriela Zielinska
ROSTER Martyna Bakowska Elisabeth Erhardt Marta Frackowiak Barbara Grabowska Julia Hajska Karolina Hebda
Ada Zuranska Iga Zuranska
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‘THE THUNDEROUS SOUND’ Memories shared from 2000 World Synchronized Skating Championships
BY TROY SCHWINDT
huge,” Botens said. “Everyone was wearing red, white and blue, waving their flags. It wasn’t like at normal competitions when you can hear the roar — this time you could feel it in your bones.” A total of 504 athletes from 21 teams, representing 16 countries, com- peted at the epic event, hosted by the Twin City Figure Skating Association and its 17 member clubs. The Haydenettes (Team USA 1), from Lexington, Massachusetts, and Team Elan (Team USA 2) finished fifth and eighth, respectively, both skating clean programs. Sweden’s Team Sur- prise captured the gold medal. Canada’s black ice earned the silver medal, while Finland’s Marigold IceUnity secured the bronze medal. Before the first World Synchronized Skating Championships, the ISU World Precision Challenge Cup was held. From 1996 to 1999, the competition was unofficially considered the discipline’s World Championships. The ISU officially adopted the name “synchronized skat- ing” in 1998 to appeal on a global level. Team Elan coach Jeannine (Cullen) Weinschrod remembers her team’s per- formance to a classic patriotic medley, which, she said, “evoked emotion at so many levels.” The team from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, skated choreography intend- ed to depict certain times in U.S. history. It had worked with a Radio City Music Hall Rockettes choreographer to devel- op a feeling for the music. “My fondest memory is the roar of the crowd,” Weinschrod said. “The thunderous sound required that I speak directly into each skater’s eyes to let them know how proud I was and tell each to have the time of their life.” Weinschrod added that she will always be grateful for having shared the experience with lifelong friend and Haydenettes Hall of Fame coach Lynn Benson. The Haydenettes, who were al- ready 10-time U.S. champions in 2000, received a standing ovation for their entertaining and upbeat free skate to music from Fosse , a musical revue.
It’s been 23 years, but the mem- ories of the inaugural 2000 World Synchronized Skating Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota, remain as vivid today as when they were created more than two decades ago. A quote in the June/July 2000 issue of SKATING magazine from Team Elan’s Renee Botens described the electric atmosphere inside the Mariucci Arena, as the Detroit-area team took the ice at the historic competition. “Coming through the tunnel underneath the stairs, walking out and just seeing the massive crowd — it was One of Erin Bridge’s most coveted medals is from the first World Synchronized Skat- ing Championships, where Canada’s black ice earned silver.
Former Haydenette captain Sarah (LeBlanc) Blosat
In the 2000 article, Benson said her team learned important lessons off the ice at the event. “I think the best thing my team picked up on was watching practices and seeing some of the other teams compete,” Benson said. “It’s important for a team who competes in that arena to see how the teams are jumping ahead each year, so they have motiva- tion to work hard and get stronger.” Sarah (LeBlanc) Blosat, a captain of the Haydenettes from 1996 to 2000, said she understands the significance of being part of the first championships. “At the time, synchro was still looked at as the easier way to succeed in skating, and Worlds was an important step for the sport to show the world- wide skating community how incredible and strong synchro skaters and teams are,” Blosat said. Blosat has been part of the Sky- liners (SC of New York) coaching team since 2001. She regularly sees friends and former teammates at competitions. “I always tell all of my skaters and parents that I feel so lucky to be involved with synchro, as it has been my life since I was 9 years old,” Blosat said. “I love sharing the love for this sport with the athletes of tomorrow — maybe future U.S. synchro skaters in the Olym- pics; we are all hoping!” Erin Bridge competed for Canada’s
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black ice, but had many friends and family in Minneapolis to cheer her on. “The friendships I made with my teammates have become lifelong and we share an incredible bond,” Bridge said. Bridge coached and was a U.S. technical specialist after competing, adding that the change from the 6.0 system to the international judging system has accelerated teams’ technical progress. Sarah Jack-Grzymkowski, a mem- ber of Team Elan, said competing on home ice as Team USA was unforgetta- ble. “The crowd was so loud and ener- getic,” she said. “To experience that with my teammates, knowing we had accom- plished our biggest goal together, really made a great ending to our season and is something we talk about still 20 years later.” Stepping on the ice, representing the United States at the first World Synchronized Skating Championships, was surreal, Haydenette Melissa Irving
Christensen said.
“I remember standing along the boards, waiting for our name to be announced,” Christensen said. “I saw American flags everywhere; the entire arena was chanting U S A! U S A! We were not just the Haydenettes, we were Team USA 1. We were competing not just for our club, but for all of the U.S. synchro teams, from the beginner lines through our fellow senior teams. It was such an amazing and impactful moment that I was holding back tears. It is a powerful memory that will always be with me and has helped define who I am today.” Christensen remains involved in the sport as national synchronized skating technical specialist, a sectional synchro- nized skating competition judge and a gold singles test judge. “It is an honor and privilege to work with my fellow officials to give back to the sport that gave me so much,” she said. Since the first championships, teams from the United States have won
Former Haydenette Melissa Irving Chris- tensen kept tickets to the inaugural event in 2000.
six World medals: Miami University (silver, 2007) and Haydenettes (bronze, 2010–13, 2016). The U.S. has hosted the championships five times, which includes this weekend’s competition in Lake Placid, New York. Many of those skaters, officials and organizers who attended the 2000 championships said they plan to be at this weekend’s World Synchronized Skating Championships, cheering on the next generation of Team USA.
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COACH Elvira Matveeva
ASSISTANT COACH Judith Martin Tineo TEAM MANAGER Ana Corbaton
Patricia Gonzalez Piquero Olatz Martinez De LaFuente Maria Mesas Yaiza Nieto Hernandez Alba Quiros Suarez Vendela Ripa Marina Rodriguez Santos
Miguel Santafe Asensio Alicia Segui Corbaton Carla Tejedor Arevalo Paula Turrado Crespi Raquel Valenzuela
ROSTER Mariana Albertin Sanchez Venla Asikainen Paula Cancela Garcia Paula Escribano Duarte
Lucia Freire Carrion Irene Ru Gonzalez
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COACH Eveliina Lundman
ASSISTANT COACH Laura Zenklusen TEAM MANAGER Alienor Von Roten
Jill Lena Herrmann Heidi Nicole Hugener Kira Anh Jaeger Amelie Kolany Rebecca Lehmann Kim Hoan Luong Seraina Manni
Michelle Meier Jael Mencke Annika Jil Pfenninger Cecile Roux Dit Buisson Lara Jessica Schudel Jana Stroppel
ROSTER Lara Bumann Lea Flueckiger
Sophie Flueckiger Alina Frischknecht Heidi Greaves-Gilabert Ladina Haering
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No matter what age or skill level you are, there is a program for you. The mission of U.S. Figure Skating is to provide programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating. Check out the opportunities listed here and see how you can get involved in this wonderful activity. Visit www.usfigureskating.org for more information. GETTING INVOLVED IN U.S. FIGURE SKATING
LEARN TO SKATE USA Here you are, watching the best of the best at the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2023. Maybe you’re even thinking, “I could do that, too.” Well, you defi- nitely can. U.S. Figure Skating has just the program to start you on the road to lifelong fun. The Learn to Skate USA® powered by Toyota program (formerly Basic Skills) was introduced in 1968 to encourage ice skating at all levels and enhance the quality of ice skating techniques. It is designed to be the best beginning ice skating program that meets the needs of both the competitive and recreational skater. All skaters, child and adult, recreational and competitive, figure skaters, hockey players and speed skaters, need to learn the basics before branching out into different disciplines. The Learn to Skate USA® program teaches skating from the first steps on the ice. You can continue up the ranks in the program to improve your technique and have fun, or to prepare yourself for a competitive career in ice skating. Getting involved is easy. A number of rinks in your area have Learn to Skate USA programs. If you’re interested in becoming a Learn to Skate USA® member, go to LearnToSkateUSA.com. SYNCHRONIZED SKATING Sixteen skaters on the ice, all gliding and turning, performing elements in unison, in the same costumes with exciting themes running throughout — sound cool? It’s synchronized skating, a highly technical form of team skating characterized by speed, accuracy, intricate formations and transitions. In 2021, approximately 9,000 synchro- nized skating athletes on 615 teams were registered with U.S. Figure Skating. Synchro- nized skating provides figure skaters with the opportunity to participate in a team sport and gives more skaters a chance to compete at sectional and national levels. Teams compete in nonqualifying events as well as qualifying events that culminate with the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, which was held March 1–4, 2023, in Peoria, Illinois. In addition, U.S. Figure Skating annually selects 10 to 15 junior and senior teams, with 20 athletes per team to represent the United States at international com- petitions, including the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships 2023, which was held in Angers, France, March 10–11; and this weekend’s ISU World Synchro- nized Skating Championships 2023 in Lake Placid, New York.
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FRIENDS OF FIGURE SKATING As figure skating fans, you support Team USA athletes the minute they step out onto the ice. What if you had the opportunity to encourage and congratulate them off of the ice? Launched in October 2001, Friends of Figure Skating is an annual donor program that supports U.S. Figure Skating programs and athletes while offering benefits to its members. From a yearly subscription to SKATING magazine, to exclusive pre-sale ticket opportunities, to an opportunity to meet and mingle with your favorite athletes at FOFS thank-you breakfasts, being a fan of figure skating has never looked so good. The FOFS program offers seven levels of membership, allowing you to choose the level of support that fits best for you. Check out the exclusive benefits and learn more about becoming a FOFS member by visiting www.friendsoffigureskating.com. Become a Friend today!
ADULT SKATING Adult figure skating has shown tremendous growth in recent years. The adult struc- ture allows skaters of various skill levels and ages to continue to test and compete against peers of similar skating abilities. Adults who are new to the sport, as well as those who competed as children, have a place in adult skating competitions. The 2023 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships are slated for April 12–15, 2023, in Salt Lake City.
MEMORIAL FUND On Feb. 15, 1961, a tragedy shook the figure skating world when Sabena Flight 548, carrying the 1961 U.S. World Team to the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia, crashed in Berg-Kampenhout, about 45 minutes outside of Brussels, Belgium. From this loss arose the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund, with a mission to pro- vide qualified U.S. Figure Skating members with monetary assistance in pursuing goals both on and off the ice. Committed to awarding athletic and academic grants and schol- arships to athletes who show competitive and/or academic excellence, the Memorial Fund awards more than $500,000 each year. Disbursed through three initiatives: the Competitive Skaters Assistance Programs (CSAP), the Academic Scholarship Program (ASP) and the RISE Youth Essay Contest, the U.S. Figure Skating Memorial Fund has provided more than $10 million in financial assistance over the past 60 years. It has supported Olympic champions including Peggy Fleming, Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi and Evan Lysacek. This year more than 150 athletes received funding through its programs. To learn more about the Memorial Fund and how you can support it, visit www.1961memorialfund.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS In addition to the programs listed before, U.S. Figure Skating offers various other programs, including Theatre On Ice, National Showcase, High School team competi- tions, Graduating Seniors Program, Solo Dance, State Games, Excel Series, Collegiate, Adaptive/Special Olympics and Therapeutic Skating.
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COACH Andrea Dohany ASSISTANT COACH Nathalie Josefsson TEAM MANAGER Gabriella Josefsson TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Henrika Carlson
Sofia Heuman Elise Karlsson Ida Kron Nathalie Lindqvist Emelie Razavi Martina Rödbro Ingrid Rowell
Felicia Sjöberg Maja Skrtic Moa Skrtic Wilma sSvenungsson Annica tThai Agnes Waldolf
ROSTER Johanna Ahl
Katrin Asplund Lova Backlund Tilda Bredberg Valeria Finocchiaro Elin Hakansson
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GOLDEN ROSES
PHOTO UNAVAILABLE
COACH Özge Özkaya TEAM MANAGER Sibel Araci
Dilara Akkurt Yagmur Dilda Aksoy
Asrin Su Demir Dila Günel Irmak Gür
Mustafa Berk Simsek Nazlican Deniz Uzuner Bensu Vural
Dilara Aydin Nehir Bektas Ceyda Bilgin
Zeynep Kalkan Deren Kalyoncu Ece Ceylan Kaya Yagmur Derin Kevinc
Ece Gizem Yalcin Begum Yildirim
Bilge Boynukisa Hatice Ayca Celik
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COACHES Saga Krantz ASSISTANT COACH Ashley Lynn Tomich TEAM MANAGER Gail Hanson Mayer TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Julie Han, Shelly Fetchen-Dicesaro
Grace Hamerschlag Sarah Haugh Elissa Kempisty Emily Kirillov
Stephen Murray Laura Nicula Carmela Olarte Taylor Olender Ashley Sapiente
ROSTER Madeline Beery Autumn Coulthard Caitriona Curry Cameron Feeley Paige Felton Rosa Hahn
Laura Laats Tessa Lytle Elly Monaco
Elyse Wiese Jessica Witt
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COACH Carla DeGirolamo ASSISTANT COACH Lee Ann Shoker TEAM MANAGER Kelley Morris-Adair TEAM MEDICAL PERSONNEL Victoria Lynn Heasley, Lauren Henry
Brynn LaMear Makenna Leik Sophie Leither Sammie Levine
Piper McGee Gabriella Quintero Isabella Quintero Maura Reardon Brittney Rivelli Paige Southworth Maddie Weaver
ROSTER Kendall Angstadt Elizabeth Brown Justine Ferrer Annie Givens Alessandra Iarriccio Florentine Kranz
Melissa Marchetti Katie McDonnell Hannah McDougall
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SCORECARD
UNITY
LES SUPREMES
AUSTRALIA
CANADA 1
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
NEXXICE
ZAGREB SNOWFLAKES
CANADA 2
CROATIA
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
UNIQUE
OLYMPIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
FINLAND 1
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
ZOULOUS
HELSINKI ROCKETTES
FINLAND 2
FRANCE
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
BERLIN
UNITED ANGELS
GERMANY 1
GERMANY 2
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
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SCORECARD
ICICLES
PASSION
GREAT BRITAIN
HUNGARY
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
HOT SHIVERS
JINGU ICE MESSENGERS
ITALY
JAPAN
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
ICE UNITED
AMBER
LATVIA
NETHERLANDS
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
ICE FIRE
FUSION
POLAND
SPAIN
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
STARLIGHT ELITE
INSPIRE
SWITZERLAND
SWEDEN
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
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SCORECARD
GOLDEN ROSES
HAYDENETTES
TURKEY
USA 1
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
MIAMI UNIVERSITY USA 2
TOTAL ELEMENT SCORE (TECHNICAL)
TOTAL COMPONENT SCORE (PROGRAM)
TOTAL SEGMENT SCORE (TES+TCS)
SEGMENT PLACE
FINAL PLACE
MARKS
TOTAL SCORE
SHORT PROGRAM (SP) FREE SKATE (FS)
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