Feature Stories Archives – International Figure Skating

Hurtado & Khaliavin: A Challenging Year

By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Aug 2, 2021

Last season was a tough one for Spanish ice dancers Sara Hurtado and Kirill Khaliavin, who competed at just one event in the 2020-2021 campaign.

Michal Březina: The Final Hurrah

By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Jul 13, 2021

Michal Březina is gearing up for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will likely be his final calling card on the competitive circuit.

Papadakis and Cizeron: Olympic Focus

By Robert Brodie ©IFS | Jun 22, 2021

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron skipped the 2020-2021 season and used the time to get a head start on preparing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Carrillo Puts Mexico on the Olympic Map

By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Jun 14, 2021

In 2022, Donovan Carrillo will become the first Mexican skater in 30 years to represent his country at an Olympic Winter Games.

Aliev Raising the Bar for Olympic Season

By Tatjana Flade ©IFS | Jun 9, 2021

Dmitri Aliev, the 2020 European champion, plans to raise his game for the Olympic season and show the world what he is truly capable of.

Carreira – Ponomarenko Quickstep Into Canada

By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | Jun 4, 2021

Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko made a surprising move earlier this year when the moved north of the border to train with Scott Moir.

Zhang Hao Hangs Up His Skates

By Susan D. Russell ©IFS | May 24, 2021

After a career that spanned two decades with three different partners, Chinese pairs skater Zhang...

2011 Junior Final – Then and Now

By Team IFS | May 9, 2021

A crop of talented juniors set Québec City’s Pavillon de la Jeunesse on fire at the 2011 Junior Grand Prix Final.

Benoît Richaud – A Creative Force

By Tatjana Flade ©IFS | Apr 10, 2021

Breaking into the top echelons of his craft was a challenge for French choreographer Benoît Richaud, but he won over a legion of fans with his innovative and original programs.