Figure Skating Articles Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Is this Bay Area teen about to redefine international figure skating? Richmond’s Alysa Liu, 13, brings historic three triple axels to U.S. championships – by Elliott Almond, Mercury News

Three questions with Alexa Scimeca Knierm and Chris Knierim before the U.S. Championships – by Rachel Lutz, NBC Sports

U.S. Figure Skating Championship Tuesday practice (Photos) – Source, The Detroit News

2019 European Championships: Minsk Preview – by Klaus-Reinhold Kany, Ice Skating International: Online

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I have returned from the future and I know who will win the 2019 European Championship!” – Source, Sports.ru

Maxaim Trankov: the power of Russian skating is power and breadth, and we give it to the French – Source, RSport.ria.ru

Zagitova will be the first in the group of the strongest in the short program at the European Championships – Source, RSports.ria.ru

2019 Europeans play-by-play/results: Ladies short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

Novice Champions Crowned on Final Day at Detroit Skating Club – by Taylor Dean, USFS Fan Zone

Allegations Against John Coughlin ‘Sent Him Over the Edge’ Before Apparent Suicide, Says Coach – by Maria Pasquini and Joelle Goldstein, People.com

‘Of Course They Take It’: Russian Teen Figure Skater Regrets Claims Of Widespread Doping – by Matthew Luxmoore, RadioFreeEurope RadioLiberty

About 400 journalists to cover European Figure Skating Championships in Minsk – Source, Belarus News

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Figure Skating Articles Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Korea Sports Council ‘Sexual Violence · Faction’: The Korea Sports Council is reviewing the dismantling of the Korea Ice Federation – Source, News.v.daum.net

“Zagitova is now fighting with herself.” Bright interview Bestemyanova – Source, Sport-Express.ru

The young figure skater said that they use doping in the Tutberidze group. What is known about this story; Everyone is sure that the girl was stupid. – Source, SportsChannel24

Figure skaters train in the hall not less than ballet dancers or gymnasts. Explain why – Source, Sport.Business-Gazeta.ru

Pupils of “Sambo-70” regularly undergo doping control, assured at school – Source, RSport.ria.ru

Ice Talk Podcast: Season 3 | Episode 16 | Javier Fernandez/Michal Brezina – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

Alexander Majorov- “The technical score should be technical, not subjective.” – by Mireille Geurts, Absolute Skating

How to watch the European Figure Skating Championships – by Rachel Lutz, NBC Sports

Ilya Averbukh: Alina Zagitova – the absolute favorite of the European Championship – Source, TASS.ru

Guillaume Sizeron of the European Figure Skating Championships: “We would like to please the fans again with a good performance” – Source, CTV.by

Figure Skating Articles Monday, January 21, 2019

Skate Canada names teams for 2019 ISU Championships – Source, SkateCanada.ca

2019 Canadians play-by-play/results: Ladies free skate – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

2019 Canadians results: Free dance – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

2019 US Nationals Preview: Championship Ladies Part 1 – by Sarah Rasher, The Finer Sports

Nastia Efimova and Jonathan Zhao Clinch First U.S. Intermediate Title – by Taylor Dean, USFS Fan Zone

Kiana Pan and Ilya Mondrowski Win U.S. Juvenile Dance Title – by Marissa Pederson, USFS Fan Zone

Intermediate Men’s and Ladies Champions Crowned in Detroit – by Taylor Dean, USFS Fan Zone

Kropf and Lunin Skate to Dominating Win in Intermediate Pairs Free Skate – by Michael Terry, USFS Fan Zone

“Keeping a clear head” is key to success for Georgia’s Morisi Kvitelashvili – by Tatjana Flade, Golden Skate News

Weaver and Poje win third national ice dance title – by Sean Curley, Golden Skate News

Figure Skating Articles Sunday, January 20, 2019

Intermediate Ladies and Men Close Out Day 1 of U.S. Championships – by Taylor Dean, USFS Fan Zone

U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council Announcement – Source, GoverningCouncil.org

Recently-suspended figure skating champ John Coughlin dead at 33 – Source, New York Post

Chock and Bates to start new chapter at U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit – by Paula Pasche, The Oakland Press

Manitou Springs figure skaters head to national competition – Source, 9News.com

Killers of Olympic figure skating medallist Ten sentenced to 18 years in jail – by Mike Rowbottom, InsideTheGames.biz

A Nifty Look Back At New Brunswick’s Skating History – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

Medvedeva worked at CSKA according to the plan of her coach Orser – Source, LTK-CSKA.ru

Alexandra Stepanova/Ivan Bukin (RUS) are taking the next step – Source, ISU.org

Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov are back to Rachmaninov short program – Source, FS Gossips

Figure Skating Articles Saturday, January 19, 2019

Maria Butyrskaya: in three years Kostornaya will be number one in the world – by Elena Vaytsehovskaya, RSport.ria.ru

Dawson wins women’s junior title in comeback style at 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships – Source, SkateCanada.ca

2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championships Competition Central (This is where you will find all the important links for information on Nationals in Detroit) – Source, USFS Fan Zone

Eugenia Medvedev and Alina Zagitova will appear together in the advertising of the Japanese game for smartphones – Source, Youtube.com

Gabrielle Daleman leads ladies in Saint John: Any doubts were quelled today! – by Sean Curley, Golden Skate News

No evidence of “lost time” for Weaver and Poje – by Sean Curley, Golden Skate News

2019 Canadians play-by-play/results: Men’s short program – by Jackie Wong, Rocker Skating

Watch Russian figure skating star Medvedeva dodging kiss from intrusive fan (VIDEO) – Source, RT.com

Aftershocks of Tonya Harding saga: Best thing to happen to figure skating – by Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Team from Cornerstone arena headed to U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Jocelyn Haines and James Koszuta are headed to U.S. Figure Skating Championships again – by Tim Fenster, Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

Juvenile Competition Opens 2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championships – by Marissa Pederson, USFS Fan Zone

Figure Skating Articles Friday, January 18, 2019

2019 GEICO U.S. Figure Skating Championships Begin Friday in Detroit – Source, USFS Fan Zone

2019 U.S. Championships Preview: Chen Sits Top of the Skating Class – by Lynn Rutherford and Troy Schwindt, USFS Fan Zone

Amber Glenn Brushes Off Announcement Woes en Route to Detroit – by Jennifer Zeleski, USFS Fan Zone

Avonley Nguyen and Vadym Kolesnik’s Bright Eyes and Future – by Katherine Cornetta, USFS Fan Zone

Maturing Andrew Torgashev Embraces Colorado Springs – by Lynn Rutherford, USFS Fan Zone

2019 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Schedule – Source, 4CC Official Website

Two men jailed for murder of Kazakh Olympic skating medalist (Both get 18 yrs) – Source, Reuters World News

Skaters Rev Their Engines for Motor City – by Lois Elfman, Falls Church News-Press

Ilya Averbukh: America is a beautiful country for people without big ambitions: The producer and director tells why he didn’t stay in the USA – by Elena Smorodinova, Vedomosti.ru

Zagitowa: Again “Madokagi” Mahou Shoujo Madoka Medvedeva players Homura “Kimon silver combi” co-starred Japan CM for the first time – Source, Mantan-web.jp

Alina Zagitova 2019.01.17 Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden Japanese Commercial – Source, Sports.ru

Young, local skaters put future on ice in national competition – by Gregg Krupa, The Detroit News

Young Detroit skaters put new faces on ice in national championship – Source, Fox 2 Detroit

Figure Skating Articles Thursday, January 17, 2019

Hugging the whole world: Javier Fernandez will complete his career at the 2019 European Championship – by Anastasia Panina, MatchTV.ru

Maturing Andrew Torgashev Embraces Colorado Springs – by Lynn Rutherford, USFS Fan Zone

Inaugural Trophy to be Presented Honoring First Olympic Ice Dance Champions – Source, USFS Fan Zone

Jack Gallagher and Ayano speak with skating legend Emi Watanabe, Japan’s first female world medalist and a two-time Olympian on Episode 8 of the Ice Time Podcast

‘Spinning Out’: January Jones To Star In Netflix Figure Skating Drama Series – by Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood

Anastasia Lestina and Benjamin McLemore to compete at U.S. Figure Skating National Championships – by Ari Levin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Athlete Spotlight: Nicolas Nadeau – Source, SkateCanada.ca

The 1998 Canadian Figure Skating Championships – by Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard

Europa Cup Skate Helena 2019 Info and Russian Participants – Source, LKT-CSKA.ru

Listen to Episode 15 of Ice Talk featuring Meagan Duhamel and Elladj Balde previewing the 2019 Canadian Nationals – Source, Rocker Skating

‘My child’s health is paramount’: Gabrielle Daleman’s mother on her daughter’s mental health battle – by Pj Kwong, CBC.ca Sports