1985 Skate Canada International
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The 1985 Skate Canada International was the Skate Canada International
competition of the 1985–1986 figure skating season
. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles
, ladies singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
In 1985, Skate Canada International was held in London
, Ontario
.
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 1985–1986 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...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, 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 1985, Skate Canada International was held in London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
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Men
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Jozef Sabovčík Jozef Sabovcík Jozef Sabovčík is a Slovak figure skater who competed representing Czechoslovakia. He is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time European Champion .- Career :... |
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| 2 | Scott Williams Scott Williams (figure skater) Scott Williams is a former American figure skater. Williams was the 1982 World Junior Champion and a three-time medalist at the U.S. National Championships from 1985 to 1987... |
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| 3 | 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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| 4 | Neil Paterson Neil Paterson (figure skater) Neil Paterson is a Canadian figure skater. He is the 1985 & 1986 Canadian silver medalist. He placed 16th at the 1988 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:* J = Junior level-References:*... |
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| 6 | Frederic Harpages | |
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| 8 | Andre Bourgeois | |
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Ladies
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Caryn Kadavy Caryn Kadavy Caryn Kadavy , is an American figure skater known for her classical style in singles skating.-Career:... |
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| 2 | Elizabeth Manley Elizabeth Manley Elizabeth Ann Manley, CM is a Canadian figure skater. She is the 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1988 World silver medalist, and three-time Canadian champion.-Early life and training:... |
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| 3 | Patricia Neske Patricia Neske Patricia Neske is a former German figure skater. She is the 1990 German national champion and two-time European bronze medalist.-Biography:... |
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| 4 | Charlene Wong Charlene Wong Charlene Wong is a Canadian figure skater who competed in ladies singles and currently works as a figure skating coach.-Career:... |
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| 6 | Rosmarie Sakic | |
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Pairs
| Rank | Name | Nation | TFP | SP | FS |
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| 1 | Ekaterina Gordeeva Ekaterina Gordeeva Ekaterina "Katia" Alexandrovna Gordeeva is a Russian figure skater. Together with her late partner and husband Sergei Grinkov, she was the 1988 and 1994 Olympic Champion and four-time World Champion in pair skating... / Sergei Grinkov Sergei Grinkov Sergei Mikhailovich Grinkov was a Russian pair skater. Together with partner Ekaterina Gordeeva, he was the 1988 and 1994 Olympic Champion and four-time World Champion.-Biography:... |
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| 2 | Veronika Pershina / Marat Akbarov Marat Akbarov Marat Akbarov is a former Soviet pair skater. With partner Veronika Pershina, he was the 1985 European bronze medalist and 1979 World Junior champion. He married fellow pair skater Marina Pestova. Together, they have a daughter, Angela.... |
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| 3 | Denise Benning Denise Benning Denise Benning was a Canadian pair skater. With partner Lyndon Johnston, she finished fifth at the World Figure Skating Championships three times and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics.-Results:... / Lyndon Johnston Lyndon Johnston Lyndon Johnston is a Canadian pair skater. With partner Melinda Kunhegyi, he is the 1984 and 1985 Canadian silver medalist. They competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics.... |
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| 4 | Katy Keely / Joseph Mero | ||||
| 5 | Christine Hough Christine Hough Christine "Tuffy" Hough is a retired Canadian pair skater. With partner Doug Ladret, she won the 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.-Career:... / Doug Ladret Doug Ladret Doug Ladret , is a Canadian former pair skater and coach.Ladret was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He competed in pairs with Christine Hough, with whom he won the gold medal at the 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships... |
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Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Renée Roca Renee Roca Renée Roca is an American ice dancer and choreographer. She is a three-time U.S. national champion with different partners. Competing with partner Donald Adair, she is the 1986 U.S. national champion. She later teamed up with Russian skater Gorsha Sur, with whom she is the 1993 and 1995 U.S... / Donald Adair Donald Adair Donald Adair was an American figure skater. He competed in ice dance with partner Renée Roca, and the duo won the gold medal at the 1986 United States Figure Skating Championships. An injury led to Adair's sudden retirement from competitive skating prior to the 1987 World... |
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| 2 | Olga Volozhinskaya Olga Volozhinskaya Olga Algertovna Volozhinskaya is a former Soviet ice dancer with partner Alexander Svinin. She is now a choreographer for skaters such as Alena Leonova.... / Alexander Svinin Alexander Svinin Alexander Vasilievich Svinin is a former Soviet ice dancer who won silver at the 1983 European Championships with partner Olga Volozhinskaya. After retiring, he turned to coaching, together with his wife Irina Zhuk who is also a former ice dancer... |
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| 3 | Kathrin Beck / Christoff Beck | |
| 4 | 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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| 5 | Klára Engi Klára Engi Klára Engi is a Hungarian ice dancer. She competed with Attila Tóth. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989... / Attila Tóth Attila Tóth Attila Tóth is a Hungarian ice dancer. He competed with Klára Engi. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989... |
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| 8 | Jo-Anne Borlase / Scott Chalmers | |
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