The 2025 Nepela Memorial in Bratislava welcomes eight members from the U.S. National Team, competing in women's, men’s, and ice dance disciplines. Taking place from September 25-27, this event is crucial for athletes to earn points in the Challenger Series, part of their journey to ISU Championships and Grand Prix.
Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev holds a narrow lead after the men’s short program at the Nebelhorn Trophy, scoring 90.19 over American Andrew Torgashev, who landed 87.35. Gogolev’s stellar performance included a quadruple toe and three other key jumps, setting the stage for an exciting free skate.
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In a thrilling showcase at the Nebelhorn Trophy, 17-year-old Shin Jia from Korea narrowly leads the standings with a score of 74.47, just edging out American skater Amber Glenn at 73.69. With Isabeau Levito also in the mix, the competition heats up ahead of the free skate. Both Shin and Glenn displayed impressive routines, marking the start of an exciting Olympic season.
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In a thrilling display at the ISU CS Nebelhorn Trophy 2025, Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev clinched his first major title, finishing with an impressive total of 255.06 points. He outperformed the USA's Andrew Torgashev and Switzerland's Lukas Britschgi by more than 15 points. Gogolev's journey highlights his remarkable growth after previous podium finishes in earlier competitions.