All posts tagged "2004 Skate America"
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Figure Skating News
2004 Skate America: Men’s Highlights
Skate America was the first of six events of the Grand Prix series and was held at the Mellon Arena, October 21-24,...
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Figure Skating News
2004 Skate America: Ladies Highlights
USA’s Angela Nikodinov won her first gold medal in a senior Grand Prix event at her fifth visit to Skate America. Canada’s...
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Figure Skating News
2004 Skate America: Ice Dance Highlights
In ice dance, USA’s Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto won their second consecutive gold medal in this event, while Galit Chait and...
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Figure Skating News
2004 Skate America: Pairs Highlights
Dan Zhang and Hao Zhang of China were the gold medal winners in the pairs event while Julia Obertas and Sergei Slavnov...
Did you Know?
Dick Button (USA) became the first skater to ever land a triple jump (a triple loop) at the 1952 Olympics. He was also the first skater to land a double Axel in competition (1948 Olympics) and is credited with inventing the Flying Camel Spin, which was originally known as the Button Camel.