All posts tagged "Shalena Rau and Phelan Simpson"
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Figure Skating News
Shalena Rau and Phelan Simpson win novice gold
Overnight leaders Shalena Rau and Phelan Simpson (WO) did not look back during their Ragtime program that let their personalities shine through....
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Figure Skating News
Shalena Rau and Phelan Simpson lead novice pairs
At 12 years old and 4’3,” Shalena Rau is the youngest and smallest competitor in the novice pairs event. Her partner, Phelan...
Did you Know?
Timothy Goebel (USA) became the first man to land a ratified quadruple Salchow (1998 Junior Grand Prix Final). He was also the first skater to land three quadruple jumps (a quad Salchow in combination, a quad toe loop, and a quad Salchow) in a program (long program) at 1999 Skate America. Goebel is also credited as being the first American to land a quadruple jump (a quad Salchow in combination with a double toe loop) in competition (1998 Junior Grand Prix Final), and in doing so, became the first skater to land a quad Salchow in combination in competition. Who does your favorite quad? Discuss here!