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It is with deep regret and sorrow that the ISU has learned of the passing of two-time Olympic Pair Skating Champion Oleg Alekseevitch Protopopov, who died at the age of 91 on October 31, 2023 in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Nov 08, 2023

For the first time in four years, Asia welcomes the international Speed Skating elite to kick off the 2023/24 ISU World Cup Series. The six-leg series starts in Obihiro (JPN) this weekend, and visits the Olympic Oval in Beijing (CHN) a week later. With the addition of the Mixed Gender Relay, the ISU World Cup Speed Skating program features an exciting new competition. The ISU also this season adds commentary to the live stream of all its major events as an extra service to those who follow Speed Skating remotely (follow the ISU YouTube Channel and check the “Where to watch” webpage here).

Nov 07, 2023

It has been a fascinating contest between Canada and Republic of Korea at the ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships 2024 and the two nations went at it again in Laval on Sunday. Up-and-coming racer William Dandjinou (CAN), who honed his craft on this rink as a teenager, won the 1000m, dropping the current 1000m World Champion and ISU Crystal Globe holder Park Ji Won (KOR) into second place. 

Nov 05, 2023

There’s a strong case to be made that Kristen Santos-Griswold (USA) is the best Short Track speed skater in the world right now. The American has been backing up her boundless potential with results to match, and on Sunday she added the 1000m gold at the ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships 2024 to the 500m and 1500m she seized on Saturday.

Nov 05, 2023

Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud (CAN) took their first ISU Grand Prix gold medal as competition wrapped up with the Pairs Free Skating at the Grand Prix de France Saturday in Angers (FRA). The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that features top Figure Skaters competing and collecting points to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 04, 2023

ISU European Champion Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA) stole the show on home ice as the ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers continued Saturday with the Men’s Free Skating. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series with the best Figure Skaters of the World competing for points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 04, 2023

ISU World silver medalists Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri claimed their third ISU Grand Prix at the Grand Prix de France in Angers (FRA) Saturday. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The World’s top skaters competed in the series hoping to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 04, 2023

The ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships have long been a duel between the men of Canada and the Republic of Korea, and the battle continued at the third edition of the competition with two of the world's best skaters going head-to-head.

Nov 04, 2023

The ISU Four Continents Short Track Championships 2024 got underway in Laval, Canada on Saturday, with Kristen Santos-Griswold (USA) making history for her country by winning both the 1500m and 500m — becoming the first non-Canadian or Korean athlete to win an individual gold medal at a Four Continents meet.

Nov 04, 2023

Isabeau Levito (USA) celebrated her first ISU Grand Prix win and qualified for the ISU Grand Prix Final as theGrand Prix de France in Angers (FRA) continued Saturday with the Women’s Free Skating. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series where the best Figure Skaters of the World compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 04, 2023

Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud (CAN) won the Pairs Short Program as the first day of competition at the  Grand Prix de France ended Friday in Angers (FRA). The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that features top Figure Skaters competing and collecting points to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 03, 2023

ISU World bronze medalist Ilia Malinin (USA) edged ISU European Champion Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA) as the ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers continued Friday with the Men’s Short Program. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series with the best Figure Skaters of the world competing for points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 03, 2023

Reigning ISU World silver medalists Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri ruled in the Rhythm Dance at the Grand Prix de France in Angers (FRA) Friday. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The world’s top skaters competed in the series hoping to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Nov 03, 2023

Isabeau Levito (USA) took the lead with a stunning “snake dance” as theGrand Prix de France opened in Angers (FRA) Friday, with the Women’s Short Program. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series where the best Figure Skaters of the world compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10.

Nov 03, 2023

After consecutive weekends of ISU World Cup racing in Montreal, the Short Track roadshow moves to nearby Laval for the ISU Four Continents Championships on 4-5 November.

Nov 02, 2023