Interviews
Ondrej Hotarek on the keys to pairs success
Ondrej Hotarek shared his thoughts on what makes a successful pair team, the keys for success this season, and his hopes for the sport.
Anna Kellar
December 5, 2023
Interviews
Nikolaj Memola talks off-season, goals (and his Satoko tribute program)
Now entering his first full senior season, Nikolaj Memola placed 8th at the Autumn Classic International in September.
Anna Kellar
October 4, 2023
Interviews
“One of the Best Weeks of My Life” – Coach Franca Bianconi Reflects on Europeans 2023
It was a moment that capped a wildly successful European Championship for Bianconi, who is best known as a pairs coach. Teams that Bianconi works with secured all three spots on the podium, and her long-time student Matteo Rizzo won silver in the men’s event.
In this moment of triumph, Bianconi reflected on her journey as a coach, and the opportunities provided by the upcoming Milano-Cortina Olympics in 2026.
Anna Kellar
February 28, 2023
Competitions 22/23
Senior Grand Prix Final 2022: Recap
As a culmination of this year’s six Grand Prix events, the Final in Torino, Italy saw the qualifiers in each discipline go head-to-head, aiming for
Izumi Yoneyama
December 17, 2022
Competitions 22/23
Grand Prix Final 2022 – Preview
The 2022/23 Grand Prix continues with the Grand Prix Final in Torino, Italy from the 8th-10th December. Here’s a rundown of who you can expect
Lois
December 6, 2022
Competitions 22/23
Junior Grand Prix Final 2022 – Preview
The 2022/23 Junior Grand Prix concludes with the Junior Grand Prix Final, taking place in Torino, Italy from 8th-10th December Here’s a rundown of who
Lois
December 6, 2022
Competitions 22/23
Junior Grand Prix Egna Neumarkt 2022 – Preview
The 2022/23 Junior Grand Prix continues with the sixth event in Egna-Neumarkt, Italy from the 12th-15th October. Here’s a rundown of who you can expect
Lois
October 13, 2022
Interviews
NICOLE DELLA MONICA & MATTEO GUARISE on this season and highlights from their career so far
Nicole Della Monica & Matteo Guarise are five-time Italian National Champions in Pairs.
Individually, Nicole has had a 16-year-long career, in both Singles and Pairs, including competing at 3 Olympic Games. Matteo started his career as a roller skater, and switched to ice skating only 10 years ago.
We caught up with them just after Nationals, to talk about their setbacks this season, and some highlights from their career so far!
Anything GOEs
January 19, 2020
Interviews
FRANCESCA RIGHI on her partnership with Aleksei, new training circumstances, and what her perfect day would look like
Francesca Righi is the Italian Junior National Champion in Ice Dance, with partner Aleksei Dubrovin. This past season the pair qualified for their first World Junior Championships, where they placed 13th.
We caught up with Francesca just before she and Aleksei begun their final Junior season. She tells us a little more about their partnership, new training circumstances, and talks about her love of languages and travelling.
Anything GOEs
September 16, 2019
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