Levito Wins Silver; Kam, O’Shea Grab Bronze; Malinin Eyes Medals
Skate Canada International, held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, showcased impressive performances from U.S. figure skaters, resulting in several medals. The event, part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, continued to elevate the competition for skaters aiming for the Grand Prix Final.
Levito Triumphs with Silver Medal
Isabeau Levito achieved a remarkable free skate on Saturday night, earning the silver medal with a score of 137.97. This brings her total score to 209.77 points for the event. Levito skated to “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Morricone, demonstrating remarkable skills, including Level 4s on her layback spin and step sequence. Her program component score narrowly missed the lead by just 0.10 points.
Performance Insights
- Levito’s free skate score: 137.97
- Overall score: 209.77
- Music: “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Morricone
After placing fourth in France earlier this season, Levito has accumulated six Grand Prix Series medals throughout her career.
Kam and O’Shea Secures Bronze in Pairs
Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea delivered a personal best free skate, scoring 133.63. This performance helped them capture the bronze medal in the pairs event. The duo elevated their position from fourth to third with an overall score of 199.11.
Recent Achievements
- Free skate score: 133.63
- Overall score: 199.11
- Performance style: Cinematic Pop medley
Kam and O’Shea have now earned medals in their last three Grand Prix Series events since teaming up in 2022.
Malinin Dominates Short Program
Ilia Malinin, the two-time reigning World champion, led the short program with an impressive score of 104.84, marking a significant advantage over his competitors. He executed a series of flawless jumps, including a quad flip and a quad Lutz-triple toe loop combination.
Scores and Skills
- Short program score: 104.84
- Points for the quad flip jump: 14.93
- Points for the quad Lutz-triple toe loop: 17.60
- Grade of execution for jumps: >3.90
Malinin is well-positioned to qualify for the upcoming ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, where he is the reigning champion.
Other Notable Performances
Bradie Tennell finished fourth overall with a total of 195.07 points, while Sarah Everhardt placed seventh with 174.59 points. In ice dance, Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko secured third place in the rhythm dance with a score of 76.83, continuing to showcase their skills as two-time U.S. silver medalists.
Upcoming Competitions
The U.S. figure skaters will continue to compete in upcoming Grand Prix events, with many aiming for a return to the Grand Prix Final, including the Finlandia Trophy later this month.
For complete results from Skate Canada International, please visit the Emegypt Grand Prix Series Competition Central.
