1983 Skate Canada International
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The 1983 Skate Canada International was the Skate Canada International
competition of the 1983–1984 figure skating season
. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles
, ladies singles
, and ice dancing
.
In 1983, Skate Canada International was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia
.
Skate Canada International
The Skate Canada International is an international, senior-level invitation-only figure skating competition organized by Skate Canada. It is the second competition of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The location changes yearly. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies' singles, Men's...
competition of the 1983–1984 figure skating season
Figure skating season
The figure skating season is the period of time in which competitions are contested in the sport of figure skating. The skating season begins on July 1 of one year and goes until the end of June of the next. The seasons are referred to by the years they span...
. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, ladies singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
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In 1983, Skate Canada International was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
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Men
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| 1 | Brian Orser Brian Orser Brian Ernest Orser, OC is a Canadian retired competitive and professional figure skater. He is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1987 World champion and the 1981-1988 Canadian national champion.... |
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| 2 | Grzegorz Filipowski Grzegorz Filipowski Grzegorz Filipowski is a former Polish figure skater. He is the 1985 European bronze medalist, the 1989 European silver medalist and the 1989 World bronze medalist.... |
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| 3 | Masaru Ogawa Masaru Ogawa is a Japanese figure skater who is now a Doctor of Dental Surgery. He is a four-time Japanese national champion. He placed 14th in the 1984 Winter Olympic Games.-Results:- References :*... |
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| 10 | Dennis Coi Dennis Coi Dennis Coi was a Canadian figure skater. He was the 1978 World Junior Champion and the 1982 Canadian bronze medalist. Coi also competed in pair skating; with partner Julie Mutchen, he was the 1974 Canadian novice bronze medalist.He died of AIDS in 1987.... |
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Ladies
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| 1 | Katarina Witt Katarina Witt Katarina Witt is a German figure skater and model. In Germany she was commonly called "Kati" in the past, but today her full name is used more often.... |
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| 2 | Kay Thomson Kay Thomson Kay Thomson was a Canadian figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships three times and competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics.... |
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| 3 | Tiffany Chin Tiffany Chin Tiffany Chin is an American figure skater who grew up in San Diego, California. She dominated the junior circuit in ice skating prior to her Olympic career, winning the US Junior National title as well as the World Junior title... |
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| 6 | Kerry Smith Kerry Smith Kerry Lois Smith was a New Zealand actor and broadcaster. She was a presenter on the radio station The Breeze from 2006 to 2011. She was also a presenter for Radio Pacific and Radio Live. On television she was known for her role as "Magda" in the 1980s drama series Gloss... |
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Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Tracy Wilson / Robert McCall Robert McCall (figure skater) Robert "Rob" McCall, CM was a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Tracy Wilson, he was the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist.-Biography:... |
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| 2 | Wendy Sessions Wendy Sessions Wendy Sessions is a British ice dancer. She won the 1977 World Junior Figure Skating Championships with partner Mark Reed. She won the 1980 Nebelhorn Trophy with partner Stephen Williams.-Results:-Navigation:... / Stephen Williams Stephen Williams (figure skater) Stephen Williams is a British ice dancer. He won the 1980 Nebelhorn Trophy with partner Wendy Sessions.-Results:-References:... |
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| 3 | Natalia Annenko Natalia Annenko Natalia Valeryevna Annenko is a Russian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union. She won the 1982 World Junior Figure Skating Championships with partner Vadim Karkachev. She later went on to compete with Genrikh Sretenski. With Sretenski, she is the 1988 European silver medalist and... / Genrikh Sretenski |
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| 6 | Karyn Garossino Karyn Garossino Karyn Garossino is a former Canadian ice dancer. With partner Rod Garossino, she competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1989 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.-Competitive highlights:... / Rod Garossino Rod Garossino Rod Garossino is a retired Canadian ice dancer. Partnering his sister Karyn Garossino, he competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1989 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.... |
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