Coaches in youth sports should embrace a multi-sport approach for athletes to enhance their overall development and health, as emphasized by TrueSport Expert Ian Goldberg. Promoting balance and fun, instead of year-round specialization, fosters a well-rounded experience, ultimately leading to happier, more successful skaters on the ice.
The 2025 Finlandia Trophy in Helsinki is set for November 21-22, marking the final regular stop on the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix series. Top athletes will compete for coveted spots at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya. Tune in for all results, scores, and a complete schedule—don't miss the action!
At the 2025 ISU Finlandia Trophy, Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin captured the short program lead with a score of 70.40, despite a stumble on their death spiral. The competition remains fierce, with USA's Ellie Kam/Danny O’Shea and Alisa Efimova/Misha Mitrofanov trailing closely behind, only 0.16 and 21 points behind respectively.
In a thrilling start to the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, Adam Siao Him Fa clinched first place in the short program with a season-best score of 92.50, overcoming skate challenges. Stephen Gogolev secured the runner-up spot at 89.35, while defending champion Kagiyama Yuma fell to third after faltering on key jumps, scoring 88.16.
Amber Glenn clinched first place in the short program at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, scoring 75.72 despite battling illness. The 2024 Grand Prix Final winner outperformed Japan's Chiba Mone (72.89) and Canada's Madeline Schizas (65.16) in Helsinki, showcasing resilience and poise. Glenn’s performance was notable for its technical precision, despite slight under-rotation on a key element.
France's Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron excelled at the 2025 ISU Finlandia Trophy, topping the rhythm dance standings with a score of 79.89. Although they bettered their personal best, the duo expressed disappointment over technical panel decisions. The competition gains momentum heading into the free dance event.