Spain’s Javier Fernandez captures European title; makes history

Javier Fernandez of Spain made history again by winning the European title at the 2013 ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Saturday. He is the first skater from…

Amodio leads men at 2013 Europeans; Plushenko withdraws

France’s Florent Amodio skated to the lead in the Men’s short program at the 2013 ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Zagreb on Thursday. Javier Fernandez of Spain is a…

Mura surprises with victory in Paris

Takahito Mura of Japan surprised many by winning his first Grand Prix medal, the gold, in Paris at 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard Saturday. USA’s Jeremy Abbott slipped to second place, while…

Plushenko takes seventh European title

Evgeni Plushenko skated off with his seventh European title Saturday at the 2012 ISU European Figure Skating Championship in Sheffield, Great Britain.

Overnight leader Artur Gachinski settled for the silver, making it one-two…

Amodio wins European title in his debut

Florent Amodio of France won the European title in a turbulent Men’s competition as veterans Brian Joubert (FRA) and Tomáš Verner (CZE) fought back to capture silver and bronze. The Men’s event was an exciting…

Amodio leads men at Europeans

Florent Amodio of France led an upset of the young generation in the Men’s short program as veterans faltered. The 20-year-old Amodio won the short ahead of also 20-year-old Michal…

The unique chance

France has a history of strong Men’s single skaters. Right now Brian Joubert is undoubtedly the number one with five World medals on his record, but who will be Joubert’s successor in France once he retires from competition?…