Feature Stories Archives – International Figure Skating

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.

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva Defying the Odds

By Tatjana Flade ©IFS | Mar 9, 2021

Marching to the beat of her own drum, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has become the inspiration for many other mature female skaters around the globe.

Evgeni Plushenko FulFills Lifelong Dream

By Tatjana Flade ©IFS | Feb 24, 2021

Evgeni Plushenko is fulfilling his lifelong dream of developing a new generation of champions at his own skating school in Moscow.

Adam Rippon Skates into Show Business

By Robert Brodie ©IFS | Feb 15, 2021

Since wooing the international media at the 2018 Olympics, many doors opened for Adam Rippon. His next foray will be into the world of television comedy.