ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Grenoble cancelled due to coronavirus
The International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating event in Grenoble has been cancelled due to the newest COVID-19 restrictions in France. Initially scheduled for November 13 to…
Meryl Davis on challenges, coaching changes and more in upcoming figure skating season
OC: We spoke about ice dance a bit earlier, but what are we watching for in general? What are the goals of teams this season? Davis: In ice dance, particularly a pre-Olympic…
Keegan Messing dedicates his Skate America performance to grounded Canadian teammates
Keegan Messing will take the ice alone this week at Skate America in Las Vegas, without even fans in the arena to cheer him on. But he'll be skating with…
Skater Vincent Zhou: Reimagined, Reinvigorated And Ready To Fight
“He’s doing two very juxtaposed programs, bringing out his artistic sense,” the coach said. “Because he’s a better technician, he can let himself interpret the music more and entertain the…
What Being a “Fat” Figure Skater Taught Me About Being Confident in My Own Skin
I started taking figure skating lessons when I was only in kindergarten. Like every other parent with a skater that age, my mom's biggest concerns revolved around making sure that…
Figure skating coaching carousel keeps moving in elongated off-season
With no international-level competitions since February, figure skating headlines in the last few months have been driven by moves made off of the ice instead of on it. The main source? Coaching…
Russian figure skater Elena Radionova retires aged 21
Russia's Elena Radionova has called time on her figure skating career at the age of 21 – but she has promised to remain in the sport. Radionova, who clinched a…
Alena Kostornaia blasts Eteri Tutberidze over scandalous split
Reigning European figure skating champion Alena Kostornaia has opened up about her decision to quit Eteri Tutberize’s group, condemning the renowned coach for “inappropriate behavior.” The 17-year-old skater openly voiced…
Russian Ice Skating Queens Return to the Ice
The COVID-19 pandemic kicked all skaters out from the ice. News like coaching changes at those of Trusova and Kostornaia's cases; or skaters far away from their training places, like…
Evgenia Medvedeva could have hosted TV show with Alina Zagitova, but alas
Just days after figure skating champion Alina Zagitova was announced as the new host of the popular TV show ‘Ice Age’ it was revealed that her famous counterpart was also…
