All posts tagged "2006 Skate America"
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Figure Skating News
2006 Skate America: Men’s Highlights
Skate America was the first of six events of the ISU Grand Prix series and was held at the Hartford Civic Center,...
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Figure Skating News
2006 Skate America: Pairs Highlights
Rena Inoue and John Baldwin Jr. of the United States won their first Grand Prix gold medal in the pairs event, while...
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Figure Skating News
2006 Skate America: Ice Dance Highlights
In ice dance, Bulgaria’s Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski won the gold in their first appearance at a Skate America event. USA’s...
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Figure Skating News
2006 Skate America: Ladies Highlights
Miko Ando of Japan won her first senior Grand Prix gold medal at her second visit to Skate America, while teammate Mao...
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Figure Skating News
2006 Skate America Preview
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating kicks off this week with Skate America in Hartford, Connecticut. Skate America is the first...
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.