Oxana Vouillamoz and Tom Bouvart
In their debut season as a team, Switzerland’s Oxana Vouillamoz and Tom Bouvart set ambitious goals last year. The first was to earn the technical minimum score as quickly as possible and then qualify for Europeans and Worlds. They achieved their first goal when they placed fourth at 2024 Warsaw Cup, a Challenger Series event. By March, they had not only competed at Europeans and Worlds, but also made history when they finished fourth at the 2025 Junior World Championships—the highest-ever placement for a Swiss pair team.
“We just wanted to get some experience together as a team,” said Vouillamoz of their first season together.
“I just wanted to enjoy it, and we did,” added Bouvart. “We did the best job we could at every event, and we were really happy with fourth place at Junior Worlds!”
Teaming Up and Inspiring Pairs in Switzerland
Their partnership was fast and unexpected. Vouillamoz and former partner Flavien Giniaux, went their separate ways in December of 2023, while Bouvart’s previous partner, Coline Keriven, announced her retirement in January 2023. Soon after, Vouillamoz and Bouvart held their first tryout in Paris. They clicked immediately and knew they had found the right match.
“We really felt each other from the start,” Vouillamoz recalled. “Even the steps and technical elements were not bad right away!”
Bouvart agreed, adding: “After a month, we could see that it was really good.”
The team quickly decided to represent Switzerland. For Bouvart, who had previously competed France, representing Switzerland was an easy decision.
“Oxana is Swiss, and I was fine with that,” he said.
As a Swiss pair competing on the international stage, Vouillamoz and Bouvart are fully aware of the role they play in raising the visibility of pair skating in their country.
“Switzerland has a rich history in figure skating, but pair skating remains relatively underrepresented compared to other disciplines,” Bouvart acknowledged. “We feel fortunate and responsible to help change that.
Our goal is not only to perform, but also to inspire. Every time we step onto the ice, we aim to show that a Swiss pair can stand alongside the top nations.”
“That takes hard work, discipline, and also the ability to create emotionally engaging programs that resonate with both Swiss and international audiences,” added Vouillamoz. “By drawing on our culture, our identity, and our unique strengths, we hope to build an artistic signature that can inspire young skaters in Switzerland to explore pair skating.”
Summer Training, Programs, and Nebelhorn
This summer, Vouillamoz and Bouvart trained three to four hours daily in Pralognan, with off-ice conditioning and work with coaches Claude Péri and Lola Esbrat in Paris. They’ve also collaborated with IceLab’s Barbara Luoni and spent a week with coach Dimitri Savine on technical elements like the twist, throws, and lifts. They also focused on polishing spins, steps, and death spirals, as well as increasing speed and refining choreography.
The team debuted their new programs at 2025 Nebelhorn the last week of September where they finished ninth overall.
“We’re very happy with the short program,” said Vouillamoz, “but the free program we have to practice a little bit more.”
The short program has a “fun dance vibe” and is set to a Michael Jackson medley and was choreographed by Mahil Chatelauze.
The free skate is to “Clubbed to Death” from The Matrix—a cinematic piece choreographed by John Zimmerman and Sylvia Fontana.
“We wanted to explore the idea of breaking free from control, routine, or limitations which echoes the central theme of the film,” Vouillamoz explained. “It’s not just about the movie itself, but about the journey from restriction to liberation, both physically and emotionally. The choreography reflects that transformation, with contrasts in movement and energy that tells our own version of the story.”
Both skaters said that Nebelhorn Trophy was a very special competition for them.
“It’s an international event of a high standard, yet it maintains a certain intimacy and warmth that you don’t often find elsewhere,” Vouillamoz pointed out. “For us, it was a great opportunity to test our programs in real conditions, in front of judges and experienced pairs from all over the world.”
“The fact that it takes place in Germany also means we benefit from a very knowledgeable, respectful, and always enthusiastic audience,” Bouvart added. “This year, we truly felt a strong connection with the spectators, which gave us a lot of energy throughout our performance. Overall, the Nebelhorn Trophy allowed us to validate some technical elements while also challenging ourselves against some very strong pairs which is always enriching. It’s a key milestone in our season.”
Heading into Trialeti Trophy
The team will compete this coming week at their second Challenger event at Trialeti Trophy in Georgia.
“It’s very likely that we’ll make a few adjustments before this event,” Bouvart shared. “After reviewing our recent performances, especially at Nebelhorn, we’ve identified several areas where we can improve. These won’t be complete overhauls, but rather fine-tuning of certain choreographic details to enhance overall flow and impact.”
That said, the time between the two competitions is quite short, and the team noted they have to be strategic and realistic about the changes they can implement.
“We’re focusing on small, but meaningful improvements that can make a difference in both the technical execution and the emotional clarity of the programs,” said Vouillamoz.
Life Beyond the Ice
Off the ice, the pair—who are also a couple—enjoy traveling, watching TV series, and spending time with friends. Bouvart is a car enthusiast and gamer, while Vouillamoz enjoys shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Hawaii Five-O. This summer included trips to Egypt and Miami, mixing holiday time with program building.
As they look toward their second season, their goal is simple: skate cleaner and keep enjoying the journey.
“I’d like the same season as last year,” said Bouvart. “Just more clean.”
For Vouillamoz and Bouvart, the partnership has already delivered results—and with more experience, Swiss pair skating may have a team capable of rewriting its history once again.
After Trialeti Trophy, they will prepare for their Grand Prix debut at Skate Canada in Saskatoon.
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