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Skate America 2011: Brezina Shrugs, Van Der Perren Lands Huge Quad & A Silver
What with the paltry network offerings of the figure skating Grand Prix series and my schedule this past weekend, I have only seen parts of the men’s competition in Ontario, California—fair disclosure. Michael Brezina delivered a phenomenal short program, putting … Continue reading
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Ice Capades, Chicago 1963: A Vintage Chicago Photo Blog
I recently came upon this gem of a photo on John Chuckman’s Chicago Nostalgia & Memorabilia Blog. I always wanted to go the Ice Capades. This lovely lady was photographed on the 1963 tour at Chicago Stadium. Sometimes I wish … Continue reading
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Stars On Ice 2011 Photo Gallery, Part 2
March 12, 2011, Chicago (Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL) Related Galleries Stars On Ice 2011 Photo Gallery, Part 1 Stars on Ice 2010 Ice Theatre New York, 2010
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Stars On Ice 2011 Photo Gallery, Part 1
March 12, 2011 in Chicago (Rosemont, IL) Related Galleries Stars On Ice 2011, Part 2 Stars On Ice 2010, New York Ice Theatre New York, 2010
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Four Continents Championship: Exhibition Videos
Just for fun, as the Four Continents Championship was not aired in the U.S., enjoy some exhibition skates and a medal ceremony. Why not. Ladies medal ceremony. I wonder how much practice goes into those pre-podium fancy bows? Going in … Continue reading
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Four Continents: Mirai Nagasu & Jeremy Abbott Strike Back
The Four Continents figure skating competition serves as a counterpart to the European Championships, bringing together athletes from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania in a warm-up for the upcoming World Championships in March. Mirai Nagasu and Jeremy Abbott of … Continue reading
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Ryan Bradley at Nationals: The Best Figure Skating Thing I Forgot to Note When It Happened
Earlier this month I wrote about the ladies at the U.S. figure skating Nationals, but never got around to reflecting on the men’s competition. This is tragic because it means that I never got to note what is happening in … Continue reading
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Ladies Figure Skating Nationals: Czisny, Flatt & Nagasu Battle It Out
Alissa Czisny spent this season turning her skating around after nearly retiring last year when she failed to make the Olympic team. She came into the U.S. Nationals as the new 2010 Grand Prix champion. Rachael Flatt went into Nationals as … Continue reading
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The Award for Crazy Figure Skating Hair Goes to… Daisuke Takahashi
Also, he took the gold at this past week’s Four Continents men’s competition. But in this moment, it’s all about his crazy-awesome hair. Take a look and love it.
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