Two-time ISU World Figure Skating Champion Nathan Chen (USA) and two-time Ice Dance ISU World Figure Skating medalists Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue (USA) lead the line-up at 2020 Guaranteed Rate Skate America on October 22-24 in Las Vegas (USA).
Following a decision of the ISU Council due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, the Grand Prix events are primarily domestically run events with domestic skaters and skaters who train in the host country or respective geographical region competing.
Overview of the contenders
Nathan Chen (USA) at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating (USA) 2019©International Skating Union (ISU)
In the Men’s event 2018 & 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Champion Chen will face 2019 ISU World Figure Skating bronze medalist Vincent Zhou (USA). Also in the mix are 2019 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Champion Tomoki Hiwatashi (USA), Keegan Messing (CAN), Camden Pulkinen (USA), 2016 ISU European Figure Skating silver medalist Alexei Bychenko (ISR) and Alexei Krasnozhon (USA).
Bradie Tennell (USA) at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2020©International Skating Union (ISU)
2020 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating bronze medalist Bradie Tennell (USA) leads the Ladies. She has to expect competition from her teammates multiple ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating medalist Mariah Bell, former National Champion Karen Chen and ISU World Junior Figure Skating competitor Starr Andrews. Two-time National Champion Gracie Gold (USA) continues her comeback.
Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc (USA)at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating (FRA) 2019©International Skating Union (ISU)
In the Pairs, 2018 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating silver medalists Ashley Cain-Gribble/Timothy LeDuc (USA) and 2018 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Champions Tarah Kayne/Danny O’Shea (USA) are the top contenders. Jessica Calalang/Brian Johnson (USA) and Audrey Lu/Misha Mitrofanov (USA) are eying the podium as well. They all need to watch out for the new team of Alexa Scimeca Knierim/Brandon Frazier (USA), who will debut in international competition this week.
Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue (USA) at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2020©International Skating Union (ISU)
Two-time ISU World Figure Skating Ice Dance medalists Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue (USA) are the clear favorites in the Ice Dance event. 2018 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Champions Kaitlyn Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker (USA) and two-time ISU World Junior Figure Skating medalists Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko (USA) will try to get as close as possible to the top team. Others to watch include Caroline Green/Michael Parsons (USA) and 2016 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Champion Lorraine McNamara with her new partner Anton Spiridonov (USA).
Overall, 56 skaters/couples representing 5 ISU members compete in Skate America, October 22-24.
Schedule of the event
Friday, October 23 Ladies, Pairs, Men’s Short Programs, Rhythm Dance
Saturday, October 24 Ladies, Pairs, Men’s Free Skating, Free Dance
For full entry lists and further information regarding the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series please visit: https://isu.org/GrandPrix .
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ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2020
- 2020 Guaranteed Rate Skate America, Las Vegas (USA) – October 22-24
- Shiseido Cup of China, Chongqing (CHN) – November 6-8
- Rostelecom Cup, Moscow (RUS) – November 20-22
- NHK Trophy, Osaka (JPN) – November 27-29
- ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final – Beijing (CHN) postponed
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final that was to be held as an Olympic Test Event on December 10-13 has been postponed. The ISU, in consultation with all stakeholders and considering the pandemic developments, is evaluating the continuation of the 2020/21 season, in particular the re-scheduling possibilities for the important Olympic Test Events.