What country does Vanessa James skate for?

Because of her Bermuda ties through her father, James held British citizenship and then became a French citizen in 2009. Throughout her brilliant career, she became European champion in 2019 with Morgan Cipres, making them the first French skaters to win the European title since 1932.

Is Vanessa James Canadian?

Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Vanessa James was a three-time Olympian for France before representing Canada at Beijing 2022 with Eric Radford.

Is Vanessa James skating in the Olympics?

'It's always a pleasure and honour to skate with Vanessa'

Radford, 37, is a three-time Winter Olympic medallist having won a gold medal in the team event and a bronze in the pair skating event at PyeongChang 2018, and a silver medal in the team event at Sochi 2014.

Is Vanessa James still skating?

James, 34, and Radford, 37, had each announced their retirements from competitive skating, but in spring 2021, they teamed up. It hasn't been easy, but they've shown steady progress. Unfortunately, around Christmastime, they both tested positive for COVID-19 and missed about a week of training.

Who is Morgan Cipres married to?

With partner Vanessa James, from the United States, he is the 2019 European Champion, the 2018 World bronze medalist, the 2017 European bronze medalist, the 2018 Grand Prix Final champion and a six-time French national champion.

Why is Vanessa James important?

Vanessa James — whose father is Bermudian — “is the only Black figure skater competing for any nation in Beijing” and “carries not just the hopes of Canadian and French skaters, but also Black girls and women, boys and men across the world who strain to see themselves represented on the ice and slopes during the Winter ...

Did Vanessa James win a medal?

MONTPELLIER, France – Canadians Vanessa James and Eric Radford concluded their first season together with a bronze medal in pairs on Thursday at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships®. Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of the U.S. won the gold medal with 221.09 points.

Who is Eric Radfords new skating partner?

In April 2021, Radford announced a return to competition with new partner Vanessa James. They represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics and were the bronze medalists at the 2022 World Championships.

Are Cipres and James a couple?

Vanessa James 'deeply disappointed' in ex-partner Morgan Cipres. Canadian figure skater Vanessa James says she's "deeply disappointed" in her former French partner Morgan Cipres, and had no knowledge of abusive behaviour while the two were competing together.

Who is Vanessa James partner now?

Canadian figure skating pair Vanessa James and Eric Radford only started skating together about a year ago, but are set to shine at Beijing 2022.

Is there ice skating in Canada?

In Canada, according to legends, the Iroquois used to skate, tying animal shinbones to their footwear with leather thongs; and in Acadia, French explorers were skating as early as 1604. Skating as a sport was introduced into Canada by British garrison officers in the 1840s, and quickly gained a strong following.

Are there any black figure skaters?

Then in 1988, Debi Thomas won bronze, making her the first Black American to medal at the Winter Olympics. But there still aren't many Black figure skaters, especially in the upper echelons of the sport. Since Thomas, only one Black American figure skater has gone to the Olympics — Aaron Parchem in 2006.

Did Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres ever date?

Canadian pairs skater Vanessa James insisted Thursday she was not aware that her former partner, Morgan Cipres, had been involved four years ago in alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl who trained at the same Florida rink.

Is Meagan Duhamel married?

In July 2014, it was publicly announced that she was engaged to her coach Bruno Marcotte. The couple married on June 5, 2015 in Bermuda. Their daughter Zoey was born October 25, 2019. In August 2018, Greater Sudbury City Council renamed the street in Lively that Duhamel grew up on in her honour.

Is Meagan Duhamel vegan?

Meagan Duhamel, a vegan figure skater, has landed herself a gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in South Korea. The skating champion scored first place alongside her partner, Eric Radford, who is the first openly gay man to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics.

What happened to Morgan Cypress?

Morgan Cipres, the French Olympic pairs skater who is under investigation from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the Pasco County, Florida Sheriff's Office for allegedly sending two lewd photos to a 13-year-old American female figure skater, has retired from the sport.

Who has done a backflip on ice?

Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen did not disappoint in his final Beijing Olympics performance on Sunday. During the 22-year-old American's figure skating gala routine, he completed a perfect backflip on the ice.

Who was the first ice skater for a quad?

Quadruple jumps have become standard in the men's competition since Canadian Kurt Browning landed the first one in 1988. For women, Japan's Miki Ando achieved the feat in 2002. Yet the quads on display in women's skating at the Beijing Games only came onto the scene in a big way in the last few years.

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