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Worlds 2024: these are the countries that will send two teams
The first synchro competitions will resume in about three months, with the highlight being the 2024 Junior and Senior World Championships. Do you know which countries can send two teams next year?
A dream comes true for two former skaters
Quitting the synchro world completely? Jenny and Sabrina couldn't have imagined it. These two former skaters are about to create the first synchro team in northern Germany, and you can even help choose the name.
"A real closure" for Márti and Rita after 20 years of synchro skating
Márti Afonyi, 27, and Rita Farkas, 26, are two Hungarian synchronized skaters who finished their long careers in the country's national team, Team Passion, this year—for the second time. Originally quitting already in 2021, exhausted by the pandemic and new life changes, they both then decided to return for one more year for the 2022-2023 season which turned out to be a great Hungarian success story. In this interview, the girls reflect on their personal journey as well as their team's journey to the synchronized skating elite and share their biggest takeaways from the sport.
From Skating to Coaching: a Japanese experience
In 2020 we had the pleasure to interview Yurika Ando and learnt about her experience skating in Team Berlin 1. Fast-forward a few years we happily met her again in a local competition in Kyoto, Japan, as she was coaching a Junior team. Interested in knowing how she has been doing? Keep reading.
Travelling the globe to skate, they did it!
Synchronized skating can be a great way to change your life, or simply to try a new experience abroad. Learn a new language, discover another culture, and of course, a new style of skating. Three skaters from all over the world have tested for you. Interview!
A second top-class team in Spain
After creating the Mixed Age team Shooting Stars in 2018, Spain now has a 2nd ISU Senior team.
Helena, from solo to synchro hero
There are people for whom synchronized skating radically transforms their lives. After a lousy foot fracture, Helena Ericson dedicated herself to synchro, ending her career at 26 with a World Championship title. Interview.
Without a gold medal in over 10 years, Sweden still has the most decorated team at Worlds
Senior team Team Surprise (SWE) holds the record for gold medals at Worlds, despite retiring from the world stage almost five years ago.
Canadian Team Force Claims Gold in Oberstdorf
“Don’t underestimate the Force!” Darth Vader was right. Team Force from Canada proved themselves worthy of gold medals in Oberstdorf, Germany, where adult skaters from five countries competed this weekend.
Who was Dr. Porter, the man who is considered the father of synchro?
For US skaters and fans, Dr. Porter means the competitive season is in full swing. Indeed, the Porter Classic is one of the most famous synchro events in the USA. But who was the Dr. Porter who gave it its name?
The stages of the 2023/24 Synchro Challenger Series have been announced!
This announcement was expected for several weeks; here it is! The ISU has released the dates and locations of the Challenger Series for the 2023-2024 season. The teams that will participate will have the opportunity to discover new destinations.
Ice Diamonds, the bronze season
The Adult category is a division developing in many countries, and that can provide some incredible experiences. In Great Britain, the Ice Diamonds team had a successful season, winning a national championship title and a bronze medal in their first international competition.
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