Isabeau Levito is making waves in the figure skating world this Olympic season, transitioning from her beloved “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” routine to a captivating portrayal of Sophia Loren. Embracing her Italian roots and skills developed during intense summer tours, Levito showcases her transformative talent on ice, delighting audiences before Milano Cortina 2026.
Canadian ice dance icons Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier kick off what may be their final season at Skate Canada International in Saskatoon. With eyes set on earning an Olympic medal in Milan-Cortina, the duo aims to celebrate their storied career by revisiting their acclaimed "Vincent" routine, now reimagined for the Olympic stage.
In a thrilling twist to figure skating, skaters embraced Halloween spirit with spine-chilling performances featuring vampires, corpses, and gothic themes. Programs showcasing eerie costumes and dark storytelling captivated audiences, proving that figure skating can deliver spine-tingling drama. From luminaries like Kim Yuna to daring newcomers, the macabre has become a beloved trend in the sport.
Ilia Malinin, the two-time world champion, is chasing his 12th consecutive international victory at Skate Canada while aiming for peak performance in the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Currently at "85 percent," he focuses on mastering the quad loop jump and refines his Olympic strategy with his coaches.
Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin lead the Skate Canada pairs competition after a stellar short program, scoring 77.53, just shy of their personal best. The reigning world silver medallists hold a narrow advantage over 2024 world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, who scored 73.03.
Two Canadian pairs excelled in the short program at Skate Canada International, part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps sit in second with 73.03 points. Close behind are Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud in third with 70.66 points. Competition continues Saturday—watch live!