Grand Prix de France 2025: Guillaume Cizeron/Laurence Beaudry-Fournier turn “magic” comeback golden
In an exhilarating display of talent, French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Beaudry-Fournier wowed audiences at the 2025 Grand Prix de France, emerging victorious after jumping from third to first place with an impressive score of 133.02 points. This extraordinary performance not only secured their top position but also tied for the highest-ever score in the free program, showcasing their elite skills on home ice.
The duo described their return to international competition as “magic,” encapsulating the thrill of competing in front of passionate fans and friends. Cizeron, a Beijing 2022 Olympic champion, celebrated his seventh win at the Grand Prix de France; previously, he had captured six titles alongside his former partner, Gabriella Papadakis.
The stunning score of 211.02 points overall came after their overall lead propelled by a solid rhythm dance performance earlier in the event. Cizeron and Beaudry-Fournier’s free dance score exceeded that of their nearest competitors, Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, who settled for second place with an overall score of 210.24. Fear and Gibson, fresh off their bronze medal finish at the world level, led after the rhythm dance but faltered slightly, allowing the French pair to take over the spotlight.
In third place, Lithuania’s Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius completed the podium, delivering a commendable performance with a free dance score of 120.07 points and an overall score of 201.05. With this thrilling result, fans of figure skating are surely looking forward to more exhilarating competitions as the season progresses.
In summary, the Grand Prix de France 2025 showcased heart-stopping performances, with Cizeron and Beaudry-Fournier’s victory underscoring the magic of figure skating.
