ISU World Junior bronze medalists Nadiia Bashynska/Peter Beaumont of Canada won gold and a first ISU Junior Grand Prix Final title in Ice Dance for Canada since Tessa Virtue/Scott Moir in the 2005/06 season. Behind the Canadians. Korea’s Hannah Lim/Ye Quan moved up one spot to take the silver medal while Czechs Katerina Mrazkova/Daniel Mrazek pulled up from fourth to secure bronze.
Bashynska/Beaumont put out an emotional performance to “The Red Violin” that was highlighted by level-four twizzles and a level-four combination lift. The one-foot step sequence was rated a level two while the diagonal step sequence merited a level four for her and a level two for him. The JGP Gdansk Champions got 99.52 points to accumulate 167.26 overall.
Flower power: Nadiia Bashynska/Peter Beaumont (CAN) celebrate gold © ISU
“We were aiming to win obviously, but actually winning is like “Oh my gosh” I don't know how else to describe,” Bashynska said. “It feels surreal, I guess that's a good word to use in this case. (The next goal is) to win Junior Worlds. This year it’s in Canada, Calgary, so we're hoping to win in our own country, that would be amazing.”
Lim/Quan chose the “Danse Macabre” and picked up a level four for the twizzles, the lifts and the dance spin to score 98.32 points. The JGP Courchevel Champions, who train in Montréal (CAN), totaled 162.53. They were the first Korean Ice Dancers in the Junior Final.
'I am so happy!' Hannah Lim/Ye Quan claim Korea's first Junior Grand Prix Final Ice Dance medal © ISU
“I am so happy!” Lim said. “Before we were a little nervous but not too much we really wanted to medal but we tried not to think about that and just have fun when we skate and then it was a medal and it’s really exciting.”
Mrazkova/Mrazek had to overcome a shock right at the beginning when they tumbled down on their opening lift. But they recovered instantly to produce smooth footwork and a level-four dance spin and curve lift. The brother-and-sister team earned 97.46 points and moved up to third at 161.54 points.
Recovery position: Katerina Mrazkova/Daniel Mrazek (CZE) fell in their opening lift but recovered to take bronze © ISU
“We were not so happy, because we made some mistakes,” Mrazkova said.
Phebe Bekker/James Hernandez (GBR) slipped from second to fourth at 156.97 points. Darya Grimm/Michail Savitskiy (GER) were fifth (152.01) ahead of Celina Fradji/Jean-Hans Fourneaux (FRA) (140.71).
Schedule of the event
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, December 8: Junior Men, Junior Pairs, Junior Women’s Short Programs, Pairs & Men’s Short Programs
Friday, December 9: Junior Rhythm Dance, Junior Women’s & Pairs Free Skating, Rhythm Dance & Women’s Short Program
Saturday, December 10: Men’s, Junior Pairs & Junior Men’s Free Skating, Junior Free Dance, Free Dance, Women’s Free Skating
Sunday, December 11: Exhibition Gala
The ISU Grand Prix series started with Skate America in Norwood (USA) and continued with Skate Canada in Mississauga, followed by the Grand Prix de France in Angers and the John Wilson Trophy in Sheffield (GBR). The series then stopped at NHK Trophy in Sapporo (JPN) and Grand Prix Espoo (FIN). Great Britain hosted an ISU Grand Prix event for the first time. A total of 151 Skaters/Couples representing 29 ISU Members competed in the series: 44 Men, 45 Women, 26 Pairs and 36 Ice Dance couples.
The General Announcement of the 2022/23 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series is available here. The individual announcements are published under the respective events. Full entry lists and further information are available on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series page.
Selection Criteria
In order for a Skater/Couple to be eligible to compete at an ISU Grand Prix event, a minimum total score must have been achieved in the 2021/22 or current 2022/23 season in an ISU event (Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, Championships) or a Challenger Series event. Exceptions apply to host country Skaters, previously ranked Skaters or split ranked Couples who return with new partners. The minimum total score is 3/5 of highest score per discipline at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022 and are as follows: Women: 141.65, Men: 187.49, Pairs: 132.65, Ice Dance: 137.89.
Following the IOC recommendation and in order to protect the integrity of ice skating competitions and for the safety of all the participants of international ice skating competitions, the ISU Council based on Article 17.1.q)i) of the ISU Constitution, agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no Skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) shall be invited or allowed to participate in International ice skating competitions including ISU Championships and other ISU Events. The same applies to Officials listed in the respective ISU Communications and/or Regulations under Russia and Belarus (see ISU Communication 2469).
Grand Prix Standings
Men Women Ice Dance Pair Skating
Where to Watch
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ISU Grand Prix Schedule
The schedules of each ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events are available below:
21 - 23 Oct, 2022 Skate America, Norwood (USA)
28 – 30 Oct, 2022 Skate Canada International, Mississauga (CAN)
04 - 06 Nov, 2022 Grand Prix de France, Angers (FRA)
11 - 13 Nov, 2022 MK John Wilson Trophy, Sheffield (GBR)
18 - 20 Nov, 2022 NHK Trophy, Sapporo (JPN)
25 - 27 Nov, 2022 Grand Prix Espoo, Espoo (FIN)
08 - 11 Dec, 2022 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Torino (ITA)
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