2008 Cup of China
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The 2008 Cup of China was the Cup of China
Grand Prix competition of the 2008–2009 figure skating
season. It was the third event of six in the 2008–2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition. It was organized by the Chinese Skating Association
. Medals were awarded in four disciplines: men's singles
, ladies singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
In 2008, Cup of China was held in Beijing
from November 6th through 9th.
The compulsory dance was the Viennese Waltz.
Cup of China
The Cup of China is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The location changes yearly. Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of ladies' singles, men's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.The Cup of China is...
Grand Prix competition of the 2008–2009 figure skating
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
season. It was the third event of six in the 2008–2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition. It was organized by the Chinese Skating Association
Chinese Skating Association
The Chinese Skating Association was founded in 1956. It hosts the Chinese Figure Skating Championships and the Cup of China annually. -Notable People in Chinese Figure Skating:...
. Medals were awarded in four disciplines: 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....
.
In 2008, Cup of China was held in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
from November 6th through 9th.
The compulsory dance was the Viennese Waltz.
Men
| Rank | Name | Nation | Total Points | SP | FS Free skating The free skating competition of figure skating, sometimes called the "free skate" or "long program", is usually the second of two phases in major figure skating competitions in single skating and pair skating. It is the longer of the two programs, the other one being the Short Program... |
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| 1 | Jeremy Abbott Jeremy Abbott Jeremy Abbott is an American figure skater. He is the 2008 Grand Prix Final Champion, a two-time Four Continents bronze medalist and two-time U.S. national champion. He represented the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he placed ninth.-Personal life:Jeremy Abbott was born in... |
233.44 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Stephen Carriere Stephen Carriere Stephen Carriere is an American figure skater. He is the 2008 U.S. bronze medalist, the 2007 World Junior Champion, and the 2006-07 Junior Grand Prix Final champion.- Personal life :... |
217.25 | 3 | 2 | |
| 3 | Tomáš Verner Tomas Verner Tomáš Verner is a Czech figure skater. He is the 2008 European Champion, a two time European medalist , and a seven-time Czech national champion. He has won six senior Grand Prix medals, including the 2010 Cup of Russia title.- Early career:Verner started skating at the age of five... |
205.48 | 4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Artem Borodulin Artem Borodulin Artem Igorevich Borodulin is a Russian figure skater. He is the 2008 World Junior silver medalist.- Career :Artem Borodulin began skating at age 5. He and his brother moved from Perm to Moscow in spring 2006. His younger brother, Sergei, is also a competitive figure skater.Borodulin broke his... |
191.38 | 5 | 4 | |
| 5 | Vaughn Chipeur Vaughn Chipeur Vaughn Chipeur is a retired Canadian figure skater. He is the 2009 & 2010 Canadian silver medalist. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 Nebelhorn Trophy.... |
187.50 | 2 | 7 | |
| 6 | Wu Jialiang Wu Jialiang Wu Jialiang is a Chinese figure skater. He is the 2008 & 2009 Chinese national champion.Wu was born in Harbin, and lives in Beijing. He started skating in 1989. He is coached by Yu Lijie.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
177.75 | 8 | 6 | |
| 7 | Jeremy Ten Jeremy Ten Jeremy Ten is a Canadian figure skater. He attended Magee Secondary School in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the 2009 Canadian bronze medalist and 2007 junior national champion. He trains at the BC Centre of Excellence.In January 2011, Ten underwent surgery to repair a bone impingement problem... |
175.12 | 10 | 5 | |
| 8 | Kristoffer Berntsson Kristoffer Berntsson Johan Kristoffer Berntsson is a Swedish figure skater. He is an eight-time Swedish national champion and the five-time Nordic Champion. Berntsson was the first Swede to land a triple Axel.-Career:Berntsson began skating at age 5... |
173.93 | 6 | 8 | |
| 9 | Gao Song | 166.93 | 9 | 9 | |
| 10 | Kensuke Nakaniwa Kensuke Nakaniwa is a Japanese figure skater. He is a two-time bronze medalist at the Japanese national championships and the 2005 silver medalist. His programs are choreographed by David Wilson.-Programs:-Competitive highlights:-External links:... |
164.94 | 7 | 11 | |
| 11 | Xu Ming Xu Ming Xu Ming is a Chinese figure skater. He is the 2006-2007 Chinese national silver medalist. He won the gold medal at the 2007 Asian Winter Games.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
157.28 | 11 | 10 | |
Ladies
| Rank | Name | Nation | Total Points | SP | FS Free skating The free skating competition of figure skating, sometimes called the "free skate" or "long program", is usually the second of two phases in major figure skating competitions in single skating and pair skating. It is the longer of the two programs, the other one being the Short Program... |
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| 1 | Kim Yu-Na | 191.75 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Miki Ando Miki Ando is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2007 and 2011 World Champion, 2011 Four Continents Champion, 2004 World Junior Champion, and a three-time Japanese National Champion.... |
170.88 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | Laura Lepistö Laura Lepistö Laura Anneli Lepistö is a Finnish figure skater. She is the 2010 World bronze medalist, the 2009 European Champion and 2008 & 2010 Finnish national champion.-Personal life:Lepistö was born in Espoo, Finland.... |
159.42 | 3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Ashley Wagner Ashley Wagner Ashley Wagner is an American figure skater. She is the 2008 and 2010 U.S. bronze medalist and 2007 and 2009 World Junior bronze medalist.-Personal life:... |
155.59 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5 | Susanna Pöykiö Susanna Pöykiö Susanna Pöykiö is a Finnish figure skater. She is a two-time European medalist, having won silver in 2005 and bronze in 2009. She is a five time Finnish national champion.... |
148.03 | 6 | 5 | |
| 6 | Sarah Meier Sarah Meier (figure skater) Sarah Meier is a Swiss figure skater. She is the 2011 European champion, 2007 & 2008 European silver medalist, the 2006–2007 Grand Prix Final bronze medalist and an eight-time Swiss national champion.-Biography:-Early career:Sarah Meier first stepped on the ice at the age of two years... |
142.31 | 7 | 6 | |
| 7 | Alena Leonova Alena Leonova Alena Igorevna Leonova is a Russian figure skater. She is the 2009 World Junior Champion and 2010 & 2011 Russian national silver medalist.-Career:... |
137.27 | 8 | 7 | |
| 8 | Katrina Hacker Katrina Hacker Katrina Hacker is an American figure skater. She is the 2005 U.S. novice bronze medalist and 2008 Eastern Sectional champion.-Career:Hacker is the 2005 Triglav Trophy champion... |
134.95 | 5 | 8 | |
| 9 | Liu Yan | 118.07 | 9 | 10 | |
| 10 | Xu Binshu Xu Binshu Xu Binshu is a Chinese figure skater. She is the 2004 & 2006 Chinese national champion. She won the bronze medal at the 2007 Asian Winter Games.On February 14, 2011, Xu's age became the subject of controversy... |
116.59 | 11 | 9 | |
| 11 | Mira Leung Mira Leung Mira Leung is a Canadian figure skater. She is the 2006-2008 Canadian silver medalist.-Biography:Leung was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She began skating at age 3 with the Kitsilano Figure Skating Club and her former coach Christine Goodall... |
114.05 | 10 | 11 | |
| 12 | Wang Yueren Wang Yueren Wang Yueren is a Chinese figure skater. She is the 2008 Chinese bronze medalist. She made her international debut at the 2007 Cup of China, where she placed 12th. At the 2008 Four Continents Championships, she was the highest placing Chinese lady.... |
95.68 | 12 | 12 |
Pairs
| Rank | Name | Nation | Total Points | SP | FS Free skating The free skating competition of figure skating, sometimes called the "free skate" or "long program", is usually the second of two phases in major figure skating competitions in single skating and pair skating. It is the longer of the two programs, the other one being the Short Program... |
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| 1 | Zhang Dan Zhang Dan Zhang Dan is a Chinese pair skater. With her partner Zhang Hao, she is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, 2005 & 2010 Four Continents champion, and three time World silver medalist.-Biography:... / Zhang Hao Zhang Hao Zhang Hao is a Chinese figure skater. With partner Zhang Dan, he is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, 2005 & 2010 Four Continents champion, and three time World silver medalist.-Biography:... |
182.22 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Tatiana Volosozhar Tatiana Volosozhar Tatiana Andreеvna Volosozhar is a Russian-Ukrainian pair skater. With current partner Maxim Trankov, she won the silver medal at the 2011 World Championships, their first major international competition together... / Stanislav Morozov Stanislav Morozov Stanislav Oleksandrovych Morozov is a retired Ukrainian pair skater who now works as a coach. With partner Tatiana Volosozhar, he was a four-time Ukrainian national champion... |
175.05 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | Pang Qing Pang Qing Pang Qing is a Chinese pair skater. With partner Tong Jian, she is the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, the 2006 and 2010 World Champion, a five-time Four Continents champion and the 2008 Grand Prix Final Champion.-Career:... / Tong Jian Tong Jian Tong Jian is a Chinese pair skater. With partner Pang Qing, he is the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, 2006 & 2010 World Champion, a five-time Four Continents champion and the 2008 Grand Prix Final Champion.... |
171.86 | 3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Amanda Evora Amanda Evora Amanda Evora is an American pair skater. She competes with Mark Ladwig. They are two-time U.S. silver medalists and two-time U.S. pewter medalists.-Personal life:... / Mark Ladwig Mark Ladwig Mark Ladwig is an American pair skater. He competes with Amanda Evora. They are two-time U.S. silver medalists and two-time pewter medalists.-Career:... |
143.88 | 4 | 5 | |
| 5 | Zhang Yue / Wang Lei Wang Lei (figure skater) Wang Lei is a Chinese pair skater. He competes with Zhang Yue. They are the 2009 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalists and 2008 Junior Grand Prix Final silver medalists.... |
142.10 | 5 | 6 | |
| 6 | Mylène Brodeur Mylène Brodeur Mylène Brodeur is a Canadian figure skater who has competed internationally as both a single skater and a pair skater. As a pair skater, she competed with partner John Mattatall from 2006 to 2011... / John Mattatall John Mattatall John Gordon Mattatall is a Canadian figure skater from Wallace, Nova Scotia who competed in both singles and pairs. He competed with pairs partner Mylène Brodeur from 2006 to 2011... |
141.59 | 6 | 4 | |
| 7 | Chelsi Guillen / Danny Curzon | 100.74 | 7 | 7 | |
Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation | Total Points | CD | OD Original dance The original dance was a segment of an ice dancing competition. It was usually the second of three programs, sandwiched between the compulsory dances and the free dance. Until 1994, it was known as the original set pattern dance... |
FD Free dance (figure skating) The free dance is a part of an ice dancing competition. It is the second part of the competition to be contested, after the short dance.-Structure and content:... |
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| 1 | Oksana Domnina Oksana Domnina Oksana Alexandrovna Domnina is a Russian ice dancer. She and partner Maxim Shabalin are the 2010 Olympic bronze medalists, the 2009 World Champions, the 2008 & 2010 European Champions, the 2007 Grand Prix Final champions, and three-time Russian national champions.-Career:Domnina began skating at... / Maxim Shabalin Maxim Shabalin Maxim Andreevich Shabalin is a Russian ice dancer. He and partner Oksana Domnina are the 2010 Olympic bronze medalists, the 2009 World Champions, the 2008 & 2010 European Champions, the 2007 Grand Prix Final champions, and three-time Russian national champions.- Career :Shabalin began skating... |
186.77 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2 | Tanith Belbin Tanith Belbin Tanith Jessica Louise Belbin is a Canadian-American ice dancer. Though born in Canada, she holds dual citizenship and has competed for the United States since she began skating with Benjamin Agosto in 1998. With Agosto, Belbin is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World medalist,... / Benjamin Agosto Benjamin Agosto Benjamin Alexandro Agosto is an American ice dancer. With partner Tanith Belbin, Agosto is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a four-time World medalist, the 2004–2006 Four Continents champion, and 2004–2008 U.S. champion.... |
186.41 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 | Jana Khokhlova Jana Khokhlova Jana Vadimovna Khokhlova is a Russian ice dancer. She is best known for her partnership with Sergei Novitski, with whom she is the 2009 European Champion, 2008 World bronze medalist, and a two-time Russian National Champion. She also competed with Andrei Maximishin and Fedor Andreev.- Career... / Sergei Novitski Sergei Novitski Sergei Nikolayevich Novitski is a Russian ice dancer who skated with Jana Khokhlova until April 2010. Together they are the 2009 European champions, 2008 World bronze medalists, and 2008 & 2009 Russian Champions.- Career :... |
179.50 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Anna Cappellini Anna Cappellini Anna JoAnn Cappellini is an Italian ice dancer who competes with Luca Lanotte. They are the 2007-2010 Italian silver medalists and 2006 junior national champions. They have won three senior Grand Prix medals, all silver.... / Luca Lanotte Luca Lanotte Luca Lanotte is an Italian ice dancer. He competes with Anna Cappellini. They are the 2007-2010 Italian silver medalists and 2006 junior national champions. They have won four senior Grand Prix medals: three silvers and one bronze.... |
173.11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 5 | Anna Zadorozhniuk Anna Zadorozhniuk Anna Nikolayevna Zadorozhniuk is a Ukrainian ice dancer. She competes with Sergei Verbillo. They are the 2009 & 2010 Ukrainian national champions. Zadorozhniuk previously skated with Alexander Veselovski and Alexander Kudriavtsev.-Post-2005:-Pre-2005:... / Sergei Verbillo Sergei Verbillo Sergei Oleksandrovych Verbillo is a Ukrainian ice dancer. He competes with Anna Zadorozhniuk. They are the 2009 & 2010 Ukrainian national champions. Verbillo previously skated with Alla Beknazarova.-Post-2005:-Pre-2005:* J = Junior level- References :... |
158.90 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| 6 | Kaitlyn Weaver Kaitlyn Weaver Kaitlyn Weaver is an American-Canadian ice dancer who represents Canada internationally. With partner Andrew Poje, she is the 2010 Four Continents champion, 2008 Canadian national silver medalist and 2007 World Junior bronze medalist... / Andrew Poje Andrew Poje Andrew Poje is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Kaitlyn Weaver, he is the 2010 Four Continents champion, the 2008 Canadian national silver medalist and World Junior bronze medalist.- Career :... |
157.20 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| 7 | Alexandra Zaretski Alexandra Zaretski Alexandra "Sasha" Zaretsky is an Israeli ice dancer. She competed with her brother Roman Zaretsky. Together, they are three-time Israeli National Champions and two-time Olympic competitors.-Personal life:... / Roman Zaretski Roman Zaretski Roman Zaretsky is an Israeli ice dancer.He competed with his sister, Alexandra Zaretsky. Together, they are three-time Israeli National Champions, and two-time Olympic competitors.-Personal life:Roman Zaretsky was born in Minsk, Belarus SSR, Soviet Union.... |
148.17 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
| 8 | Yu Xiaoyang Yu Xiaoyang Yu Xiaoyang is a Chinese ice dancer. She competes with Wang Chen. They are the 2006 Chinese national champions.-Results:-External links:... / Wang Chen Wang Chen (figure skater) Wang Chen is a Chinese ice dancer. He competes with Yu Xiaoyang. They are the 2006 Chinese national champions.-Results:-External links:... |
139.66 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 9 | Huang Xintong Huang Xintong Huang Xintong is a Chinese ice dancer. She competes with Zheng Xun. They are the 2007 and 2009 Chinese national champions.-Competitive highlights:- References :... / Zheng Xun Zheng Xun Zheng Xun is a Chinese ice dancer. He competes with Huang Xintong. They are the 2007 & 2009 Chinese national champions.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
133.40 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
| 10 | Guo Jiameimei Guo Jiameimei Guo Jiameimei is a Chinese ice dancer. She teamed up with partner Meng Fei in 2006. They placed 11th at the 2008 Four Continents Championships.-Programs:-Competitive highlights:... / Meng Fei Meng Fei (figure skater) Meng Fei is a Chinese ice dancer.He teamed up with partner Guo Jiameimei in 2006. They placed 11th at the 2008 Four Continents Championships.Before that, he competed with Wang Jiayue through 2006. They were the 2006 Chinese bronze medalist... |
115.15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |