Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro

[ice coverage]

Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are Canadian pair skaters. Kirsten was born on 1 July 1992 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, while Marinaro was born on 7 January 7 1992 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

They are the 2019 Four Continents Championships silver medalists, the 2020 Four Continents bronze medalists, and the 2020 and 2019 Canada National champions. They are also three-time GP bronze medalists (2015 Skate Canada, 2017 Cup of China and 2018 Skate Canada) and two-time CS silver medalists (2018 Autumn Classic and 2018 Finlandia Trophy).

With former partner Dylan Moscovitch, Moore-Towers is the 2013 Four Continents silver medalist, 2014 Olympic team event silver medalist, and 2011 Canadian national champion. Marinaro, with his former partner Margaret Purdy, is the 2013 World Junior silver medalist and 2010 Canadian national junior champion. Before skating with Dylan, Kirsten's partner was Andrew Evans, while Marinaro also formed a skating duo with Lindsi Disper.

Moore-Towers split with Moscovitch at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 season in highly commented and quite controversial circumstances. She wanted to continue her career and commit herself to two more Olympic cycles and did not considered it real in case of Moscovitch who is 8 years older than her.

Kirsten and Michael teamed up in May 2014 and they are currently coached by Bruno Marcotte, Alison Purkiss, and Brian Shales.

Biographical Information
​

ISU Bio
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054470.htm

Skate Canada national team bio
https://skatecanada.ca/kirsten-moore-towers-michael-marinaro/

Wikipedia
Kirsten - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Moore-Towers

Michael - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Marinaro

Rinkresults
Kirsten - http://www.rinkresults.com/skater?skater_id=32283

Michael - http://www.rinkresults.com/skater?skater_id=32284

Golden Skate media profile
https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/media/categories/kirsten-moore-towers-michael-marinaro-can.119/

Social Media ​

Kirsten's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirsten_mt/?hl=en

Kirsten's Twitter - https://twitter.com/kirsten_mt

Kirsten's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Kirsten-Moore-Towers-1445871102371145/

Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marinarosauce1/

Personal Best Scores starting from 2018/2019 ​

Personal Best Total Score	211.05	ISU Four Continents Championships 2019
Personal Best Score Short Program	76.36	ISU Four Continents Championships 2020
Personal Best Score Free Skating	136.39	SU CS Nebelhorn Trophy 2019

Personal Best Scores pre 2018/2019 ​

Personal Best Total Score	204.33	ISU World Championships 2018
Personal Best Score Short Program	70.89	ISU Four Continents Championships 2017
Personal Best Score Free Skating	138.59	ISU World Championships 2018

Programs and Videos
​

2021-2022
SP: "Hold on Tight" by Forest Black
FS: "Carry You" by Ruelle (feat. Fleurie); choreo by Julie Marcotte

2022 Canadian Nationals
SP: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xZemhNo5LW8
FS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FnNN7wmWq5U

2021 Rostelecom Cup
FS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx2WP5utP8c

2021 Finlandia Trophy
SP: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UMxh6ZhNvY0
FS: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QerYFaP6Pk8

2020-2021
SP: Gimme All Your Love by Alabama Shakes; choreo by Julie Marcotte
FS: The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice; choreo by Julie Marcotte

2021 Skate Canada Challenge
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOv5quVpCkk
FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtvAWt16uKU

2019/2020
SP: "Love On the Brain" (Los Feliz Blvd) feat. Bishop Briggs; choreo by Julie Marcotte
FS: "Carry You" by Ruelle (feat. Fleurie); choreo by Julie Marcotte

2020 Four Continents
All events may be viewed here, even in the US
https://yadi.sk/d/qKB44JvYb_HHMA
Victory Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNvwNjGhDwg
Gala:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tbAVWi0sKg

2020 Canadian Nationals

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGKfOTKa3d4​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiODPHTMSkw​

2019 Grand Prix Final

Gala: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htiFLm_crMU​

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiVlH5CHVdw​

2019 NHK Trophy

No videos found​

2019 Skate Canada

SP: no video found​

SP Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ykLdCvHvE​

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FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApDzsLXg77w​

2019 Nebelhorn Trophy

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22di5umzMbw​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p20cWxbteOQ​

2019 North York Summerskate
SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7qaEcBzrs

2018/2019
SP: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Leona Lewis
FS: "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", "The Happiest Days Of Our Lives" and "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd
Ex: "Eet" by Regina Spektor

2019 World Team Trophy

SP: no videos found​

FS: no videos found​

2019 World Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRQz74W4too​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQN0bUO0--k​

2019 Four Continents Championships

SP: No video found​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDEOgQz220A​

2019 Canadian National Skating Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTXluh4QXsE​

Post-SP interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2W3wXPqOao​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMREuN1-xcE​

2018 GP NHK Trophy

SP: no video found​

FS: no video found​

2018 GP Skate Canada

SP: No video found​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzhE2fgo16Q​

Ex: no video found​

2018 CS Finlandia Trophy Espoo

SP: no video found​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5NkUvJ-ZWo​

2018 CS Autumn Classic

SP: no video found​

FS: no video found​

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkRGPyFbEV4​

2018 Quebec Summer Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q8491Leahk​

2017/2018
SP: "Sweet Dreams"
FS: "Un Ange Passe" by Alain Lefèvre
Ex: "Glad You Came" by The Wanted

2018 World Championships

FS: No video found​

2018 XXIII Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang

FS: https://streamable.com/lqimd​

2018 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhx_f1LY4h8​

Ex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JeaJPnx11g​

GP Cup of China 2017

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QBoAj89qHY​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dUj1nfqnkc​

EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hstw8xbroLI​

GP Skate America 2017

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0MkWMVp5Qs​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu1ZLd0ulPk​

2016/2017
SP: "Hardrock Hotel" by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Darden
FS: "Un Ange Passe" by Alain Lefèvre

2017 WTT

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0EGu5JA8g​

2017 Four Continents Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y7Wfni5ZYE​

FS: No video found​

2017 Canadian National Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v49JROcfqC4​

CS US International FS Classic 2016

FS: no video found​

2015/2016
SP: "If I can't have you" by Etta James; choreographed by Julie Marcotte
FS: Selections from the Romeo & Juliet soundtrack; choreographed by Julie Marcotte
Ex: "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" performed by Joshua Ledet

2016 World Championships

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oTPMWIhqtw​

FS: no video found​

2016 Canada Nationals

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhaBVBAymbM​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0_i1I4PNLU​

2015 Rostelecom Cup

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HB-o4krxG4​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0dSEGI8cu8​

2015 Skate Canada

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L44kh6tbEI​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MSvPcro5dU​

2015 US International Classic

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAy_c2LI2BI​

K&C: https://youtu.be/WqDUnv-2DWM​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgrrxB3sfD8​

K&C: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CElZZjilp3I​

2014/2015
SP: "Cell Block Tango" (from "Chicago") by John Kander, choreo. by Mark Pillay
FS: "Chess" soundtrack by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Ex: "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" performed by Joshua Ledet

2015 Four Continents Championships

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CrmaKSwRbM​

FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hN0YX__xJU video by sabinfire​

2015 Canadian Nationals

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY7KFbHnuzg​

FS: no video found​

2014-15 Canadian Challenge Skate

SP: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2...inaro-senior-pairs-short-program-replay_sport​

FS: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2...arinaro-senior-pair-free-program-replay_sport​

2014 GP TEB

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPmQ9SmBuvE​

FS: no video found​

2014 GP Skate Canada International

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026Be0zzaWU​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOxvHWCcCE​

Competitive History​

Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
2021-22 season
27 Jan - 20 Feb 2022	2022 Winter Olympics (Individual Event)	13 (62.51)	10 (118.860	10 (181.37)
27 Jan - 20 Feb 2022	2022 Winter Olympics (Team Event)	5 (67.34)	-	4 TEAM
6-12 January 2922	2022 Canadian Nationals	1 (73.02)	1 (139.52)	1 (212.54)
9-11 December 2021	Golden Spin 2021	6 (61.51)	7 (115.46)	8 (176.97)
26-28 November 2021	Cup of Russia 2021	7 (58.95)	5 (118.77)	5 (177.72)
29-31 October 2021	Skate Canada 2021	4 (66.43)	6 (113.82)	6 (180.25)
7-10 October 2021	Finlandia Trophy 2021	8 (61.60)	8 (122.77)	8 (184.37)
2020-21 season
22-28 March 2021	2021 World Championships	10 (63.45)	5 (131.84)	6 (195.29)
8–9 January 2021	2021 Skate Canada Challenge	1 (71.04)	1 (135.18)	1 (206.22)
2019–20 season
4-9 February 2020	2020 Four Continents	1 (76.36)	4 (125.44)	3 (201.80)
13-29 January 2020	2020 Canadian Nationals	1 (73.73)	1 (141.94)	1 (215.67)
4–8 December 2019	2019–20 Grand Prix Final	6 (67.08)	4 (130.91)	5 (197.99)
22–24 November 2019	2019 NHK Trophy	2 (71.21)	2 (137.28)	2 (208.49)
25–27 October 2019	2019 Skate Canada International	2 (75.50)	2 (132.99)	2 (208.49)
25–28 September 2019	2019 CS Nebelhorn Trophy	1 (71.76)	1 (138.59)	1 (210.35)
15-18 August 2019	2019 North York.Summerskate	1 (70.34)	WD
2018–19 season
11–14 April 2019	2019 World Team Trophy	4 (68.38	3 (131.84)	5 Team 4 (200.22)
18–24 March 2019	2019 World Championships	5 (73.08)	8 (126.94)	7 (200.02)
7–10 February 2019	2019 Four Continents Championships	1 (74.66)	2 (136.39)	2 (211.05)
13–20 January 2019	2019 Canadian Championships	1 (71.47)	1 (131.28)	1 (202.75)
9–11 November 2018	2018 NHK Trophy	3 (67.70)	4 (121.96)	4 (189.66)
26–28 October 2018	2018 Skate Canada International	3 (71.26)	3 (129.67)	3 (200.93)
4–7 October 2018	2018 CS Finlandia Trophy	3 (66.52)	1 (127.41)	2 (193.93)
20–22 September 2018	2018 CS Autumn Classic International	2 (64.73)	2 (111.59)	2 (176.32)
09-12 August 2018	Championnats québécois d'été 2018	1 (65.57)	WD
2017–18 season
19–25 March 2018	2018 World Championships	10 (70.49)	4 (133.84)	6 (204.33)
14–25 February 2018	2018 Winter Olympics	13 (65.68)	9 (132.43)	11 (198.11)
8–14 January 2018	2018 Canadian Championships	3 (68.28)	3 (141.57)	3 (209.85)
24–26 November 2017	2017 Skate America	7 (59.97)	4 (127.84)	6 (187.81)
3–5 November 2017	2017 Cup of China	4 (62.52)	3 (132.00)	3 (194.52)
13–17 September 2017	2017 CS U.S. International Classic	1 (65.76)	2 (123.00)	1 (188.76)
10-13 August 2017	Championnats québécois d'été 2017	3 (64.92)	1 (127.72)	1 (192.64)
2016–17 season
20–23 April 2017	2017 World Team Trophy	3 (69.56)	4 (130.09)	4 Team 4 (199.65)
15–19 February 2017	2017 Four Continents Championships	5 (70.89)	7 (121.46)	7 (192.35)
16–22 January 2017	2017 Canadian Championships	3 (70.69)	3 (128.05)	3 (198.74)
04-07 August 2016	Championnats québécois d'été 2016	2 (65.50)	WD
2015–16 season
28 March – 3 April 2016	2016 World Championships	10 (66.06)	8 (124.84)	8 (190.90)
18–24 January 2016	2016 Canadian Championships	4 (59.67)	4 (123.91)	4 (183.58)
20–22 November 2015	2015 Rostelecom Cup	7 (51.97)	7 (106.78)	7 (158.75)
30 October – 1 November 2015	2015 Skate Canada International	3 (63.17)	3 (111.68)	3 (174.85)
16–20 September 2015	2015 CS U.S. International Classic	2 (57.22)	3 (102.86)	3 (160.08)
2014–15 season
9–15 February 2015	2015 Four Continents Championships	7 (59.30)	9 (101.40)	9 (160.70)
19–25 January 2015	2015 Canadian Championships	4 (61.08)	4 (119.40)	4 (180.48)
03-07 December 2014	2015 Skate Canada Challenge	2 (62.96 )	2 (113.80)	2 (176.76)
21–23 November 2014	2014 Trophée Éric Bompard	7 (51.07)	6 (108.06)	7 (159.13)
31 October – 2 November 2014	2014 Skate Canada International	6 (53.79)	6 (105.03)	6 (158.82)

With Previous Partners​

Kirsten & Dylan Moscovitch
Their international debut at 2009 Skate Canada

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xj4tvvOc-s​

FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEu5Ajb7iaA​

Kirsten & Dylan Skate America 2013 (their personal best scores occurred here)

SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_1TFOQxAIc​

FS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSyEG_TICqM​

Michael Marinaro and Margaret Purdy
August 2009 summer competition

SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymNxxbU5Hzc​

Michael and Margaret Purdy won the silver medal at the 2013 World Junior Championships

FS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5AZFGO2W00​

Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Yg8L65KLU​

Other Articles, Videos, and Fluffs​

• January 2019 - GS article "Moore-Towers and Marinaro win Pairs’ title in Saint John"
• January 2019 - Skate Canada's Athlete Spotlight: https://skatecanada.ca/2019/01/athlete-spotlight-kirsten-moore-towers-michael-marinaro/
• September 2017 - Moore-Towers, Marinaro hoist pairs gold in SLC
  https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...moore-towers-marinaro-hoist-pairs-gold-in-slc
• November 2015 interview after their Skate Canada bronze medal: "Moore-Towers, Marinaro get on track in year two" -
  https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...oore-towers-marinaro-get-on-track-in-year-two
• October 2015 Icenetwork news: - "Canadians accomplish small goals in winning short" -
  https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...dians-accomplish-small-goals-in-winning-short
• July 2015 GS article by Paula Slater, Photo © Danielle Earl: "Moore-Towers and Marinaro: ‘No stone unturned’" - http://www.goldenskate.com/2015/07/kirsten-moore-towers-michael-marinaro/
  Associated thread - http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...e-Towers-and-Marinaro-%91No-stone-unturned%92
• 1 May 2015 article: "Moore-Towers and Marinaro Find New Motivation in Montreal" by Jacquelyn Thayer - http://www.twofortheice.com/moore-towers-and-marinaro-find-new-motivation-in-montreal/
• February 2015 GS Thread: "Illlyushechkina/Moscovitch vs. Moore-Towers/Marinaro" - http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...shechkina-Moscovitch-vs-Moore-Towers-Marinaro
• 11 June 2014 article: "Moore-Towers, Marinaro hope to grow after debut" by Vladislav Luchianov" - https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...oore-towers-marinaro-hope-to-grow-after-debut
• October 2014: "Meet Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro" by Skate Canada - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVshozsZ2As
• August 2014: "Ice Bucket Challenge" - http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dK2IaPkAFIY
• July 2014 Icenetwork article by Lynn Rutherford: "Detroit Postcards: Detroit postcards: More pairs action off ice than on" - https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...t-postcards-more-pairs-action-off-ice-than-on
• June 2014 Icenetwork article: "Veteran Canadian pairs skaters find new partners. Moore-Towers to skate with Marinaro, Moscovitch teams with Iliushechkina" by Skate Canada - https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...eran-canadian-pairs-skaters-find-new-partners
• June 2014 article: "Moore-Towers and Moscovitch land new skating partners" in the Waterloo Region Record By Record staff - http://www.therecord.com/sports-story/4555813-moore-towers-and-moscovitch-land-new-skating-partners/
• June 2014 GS Thread: "New Pairs Team: Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro" - http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...eam-Kirsten-Moore-Towers-and-Michael-Marinaro

 

[dorispulaski]

http://www.isuresults.com/events/gp2015/gpspairs.htm

Kirsten and Michael will be appearing on the Grand Prix at Skate Canada and Rostelecom Cup this fall.

 

[ice coverage]

Just noticed that Michael has a public Instagram account:
https://instagram.com/marinaro_sauce1/

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SLC Classic 2015 results:
2nd in SP: 57.22 = 32.14 + 25.08
3rd in FS: 102.86 = 54.30 + 48.56
3rd in Total Score: 160.08
http://www.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2015/18396/results.html

#USIntlClassic Pairs Short Program Reaction | Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro (1:16)
(The video includes comments looking ahead to their FS as well.)
https://youtu.be/WqDUnv-2DWM

#USIntlClassic Pairs Free Skate Reaction | Kristen Moore Towers & Michael Marinaro (1:37)
https://youtu.be/CElZZjilp3I

 

[satine]

Brief interview given earlier after their short.

 

[dorispulaski]

They earned a personal best in their SP at 2015 Skate Canada!

And their 2015-16 programs are:
SP "If I Can't Have You" by Ella James
FS Romeo and Juliet by Nino Rota

Their 2015 Skate Canada SP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VyFIekiezk

 

[satine]

Additional interview after placing 3rd at SC.

 

[dorispulaski]

Eurosport coverage of their FS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUEaRVMHEu8

 

[dorispulaski]

Kirsten and Michael are going to Worlds! I have updated their OP.

 

[dorispulaski]

I have updated Kirsten & Michael's OP for the season. Please tell me whether there are any important videos or interviews I have missed or any mistakes or dead links?

Thanks, guys!

 

[siberia82]

It's a month late, but here are my fancams of Kirsten & Michael from the Quebec Summer Championships / Championnats québécois d'été:

2017 QSC SP (Fancam 1080p): [Dead link]

2017 QSC Senior Pairs LP Group 3 Warm-Up (Fancam 1080p): [Dead link]

2017 QSC LP (Fancam 1080p): [Dead link]

2017 QSC Senior Pairs Medal Ceremony(Fancam 1080p): http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5wuyjl

 

[slider11]

It's a month late, but here are my fancams of Kirsten & Michael from the Quebec Summer Championships / Championnats québécois d'été:

2017 QSC SP (Fancam 1080p): https://vimeo.com/229643024

2017 QSC LP (Fancam 1080p): https://vimeo.com/230016529

2017 QSC Senior Pairs LP Group 3 Warm-Up (Fancam 1080p): https://vimeo.com/229720812

2017 QSC Senior Pairs Medal Ceremony(Fancam 1080p): http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5wuyjl

Isn't this last year's LP?

 

[siberia82]

Their Olympics SP (Radio-Canada Sports, performance only): [Dead link]

Their Olympics LP (CBC 1080p, but edited down to only their performance and the end of their kiss & cry): [Dead link]

 

[Colonel Green]

Kirsten and Michael came through exactly when they needed to (particularly since, given that Julianne and Charlie normally place ahead of them, it was probably KMT/Marinaro's place at the next World Championships that was on the line).

 

[Mohacz]

I've just updated their OP. I hope you'll enjoy finding their program info, videos, results and other stuff in one place.

 

[Colonel Green]

A recent interview with Kirsten and Michael.

They took silver at Finlandia, as at the Autumn Classic, but that must have felt like a very different silver medal, given how much better the free program went compared to last time.

 

[Mohacz]

They had an excellent SP yesterday (they are 3rd). They were very happy and so was I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CImiufiYUz8

 

[gsk8]

[FONT=&quot]https://twitter.com/goldenskate/status/1056264939738935297[/FONT]

 

[siberia82]

They appear in three SCI fluffs that I didn't get the chance to share until now.

Favourite Emoji Fluff (720p): https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6x2jlp

SCI Video Essay (720p): https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6x2mhx

Denis Ten Tribute (720p): https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6wy271



Although the following segment was filmed by TSN, it was NOT broadcast during SCI, so it's essentially "bonus material." It was made available only in 540p.

My Inspiration Fluff: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70w4gq

 

[Mohacz]

Skate Canada prepared a set of short video interviews promoting the National Championships entitled Athlete Spotlight. Below a link to Kirsten and Michael one:

https://skatecanada.ca/2019/01/athlete-spotlight-kirsten-moore-towers-michael-marinaro/

 

[Mohacz]

Congratulation to brand new Canadian Pairs Champions!