Ontario’s NEXXICE Junior captured the junior national title at the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships with a record-breaking free program performance, delivered on day 4 of the event held in Gatineau, QC. The victory marks the team’s return to the top of the junior podium after three seasons. Meanwhile, in the senior division, Les Suprêmes continued their dominance, securing their third consecutive national title.
The International Skating Union has announced “Synchro 9,” a new synchronized skating competition format featuring nine-skater teams, approved by the ISU Council and set to debut in demonstrations in 2026. The ISU says the category has also been included in the program of the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Italy.
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After a long synchro career, Lea Bušac Krišto from Croatia is now leading one of the first scientific studies on RED-S in synchronized skating—a condition that could silently affect many elite athletes.