In a thrilling finish at Skate Canada, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps overcame a four-point deficit to seize victory, scoring 213.40 overall. The pair's impressive free skate of 140.37 ensured their spot in the Grand Prix Final, marking their sixth Grand Prix title and a continued streak of excellence in professional figure skating.
Chiba Mone captured her first Grand Prix title at Skate Canada with a winning score of 217.23, outperforming Isabeau Levito, who finished second at 209.77. Chiba's stunning performance under pressure increases her chances for the Japanese Olympic team as she looks ahead to future competitions in the 2025-26 figure skating season.
At Skate Canada International, the U.S. showcased its figure skating prowess with Isabeau Levito earning silver and the pairs team of Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea clinching bronze. Ilia Malinin leads the men’s short program, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko stand third in ice dance, all vying for more medals on Sunday.
Ilia Malinin triumphs at the 2025 Skate Canada International, clinching his 12th straight international win and setting a new world record for men's free skate with a score of 228.97. The American champion continues to dominate the ice, further solidifying his spot for the upcoming Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier clinched their sixth consecutive Skate Canada title in Saskatoon, narrowly edging fellow Canadians Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius. Despite a shaky free dance performance that included errors, they scored 202.89 points, continuing their impressive legacy in professional figure skating.
Ilia Malinin triumphs at Skate Canada International, shattering his own free skate world record with a jaw-dropping score of 228.97. Dominating the event, he executed six quad jumps and secured a personal-best total of 333.81 points. With this victory, Malinin advances to the Grand Prix Final in Japan, continuing his impressive winning streak.