News Articles
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Belbin, Agosto Dance Into Second at Beijing’s Cup of China
by Jamie M. Blanchard - Thu Nov 06 10:45:59 -0500 2008
Beijing, China - Five-time U.S. Champions Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto are within reach of the ice dancing gold medal after the first day of competition at Cup of China, which runs Nov. 6-9, in Beijing, China. read more
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Meryl Davis and Charlie White Win Gold at Skate Canada International
by ISU - Mon Nov 03 18:17:53 -0500 2008
Ottawa, Ont. - Skate Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, concluded Sunday with the Free Dance and the Exhibition Gala. Skate Canada was the second of six events in the 2008/2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. read more
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Americans Capture Bronze in Men's, Ladies and Pairs at Skate Canada International
by ISU - Mon Nov 03 18:12:29 -0500 2008
Ottawa, Ont. - Skate Canada International in Ottawa, Ontario, continued Saturday with the Original Dance, the Pairs, Ladies and Men's Free Skating. Skate Canada is the second of six events in the 2008/2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. read more
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Lysacek Stumbles At Skate Canada But Several Americans Hold Medal Positions
by Jamie M. Blanchard - Sat Nov 01 17:26:18 -0400 2008
(Ottowa, Ont.) - American skaters fared well on the first day of Skate Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with at least one skater or team in position to medal after the short programs and compulsory dance. read more
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Skate Canada International: Day One
by ISU - Sat Nov 01 17:24:49 -0400 2008
Skate Canada International opened Friday with the Compulsory Dance, the Pairs, Ladies and Mens' Short Programs. read more
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All-Time Ticket Sales Record Set at 2008 Skate America in Everett, Wash.
Thu Oct 30 15:55:32 -0400 2008
2008 Skate America in Everett, Wash., set the all-time record for ticket sales at the event. In all, 29,477 tickets were sold, breaking the previous mark of 28,664, set at 2002 Skate America in Spokane, Wash. read more
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Skate Canada International Preview
by Devra Pitt-Getaz - Thu Oct 30 10:56:49 -0400 2008
The 2008/2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating continues with Skate Canada International in Ottawa, Ontario, from October 30th to November 2nd. Skate Canada is the second of six events in the series. read more
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World Champions Take Skate America Titles
by Alexandra Stevenson - Mon Oct 27 15:52:27 -0400 2008
Dramatic license was possibly never carried to a greater extreme as 5-time U.S. champions Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto sank lifeless to the ice at the Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash., Sunday. read more
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Lysacek and Weir Dominate for Men at Skate America
by Alexandra Stevenson - Sun Oct 26 00:12:16 -0400 2008
Americans Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir skated late Friday night at the Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash., to establish themselves in the lead going into Saturday evening's Free Skate. read more
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ISU GP of Figure Skating - Skate America Preview
by ISU - Fri Oct 24 18:11:56 -0400 2008
The 2008/2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating opens with Skate America in Everett, Washington, from October 24 to 26. Skate America is the first of six events in the series. The skaters compete for a global prize money of... read more
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For Figure Skaters, The Road to Vancouver Begins in Everett, WA
by Alexandra Stevenson - Fri Oct 24 18:08:30 -0400 2008
World champions, present and past, Olympic medalists, and a talented bunch of youngsters debuting in the senior realm glided around the ice at the Comcast Arena in Everett, Wash., Thursday, preparing to compete Friday through Sunday... read more
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U.S. Figure Skating hosts Skate Fest at Skate America
by Ice Network - Tue Oct 21 18:54:30 -0400 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Figure Skating will host the season's first Skate Fest, featuring special appearances from members of Team USA and other celebrity skaters, in conjunction with 2008 Skate America. read more
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Naomi Nari Nam retires from competitive figure skating
by US Figure Skating - Tue Oct 14 10:31:48 -0400 2008
She finished seventh at her most recent appearance at the 2008 U.S. Championships read more
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FIGURE SKATING: Eleven U.S. Athletes To Compete In Two International Events This Weekend
by Scottie Bibb - Thu Oct 09 11:28:04 -0400 2008
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Eleven skaters from the United States will compete in two international competitions this week. Eight athletes will head to the seventh event of the 2008 International... read more
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Fleming to host four skating shows on NBC
by Ice Network - Wed Oct 08 16:18:46 -0400 2008
Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming will host four spectacular evenings of skating and live musical entertainment, all of which will be televised nationally on NBC. read more