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"This victory means a lot to us" – Marigold IceUnity shines at the Dresden Cup 2025
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"This victory means a lot to us" – Marigold IceUnity shines at the Dresden Cup 2025
The Finnish team shone through in their outstanding free program performance in Dresden. (Credits: Ville Vairinen Photography - 2025)
The Finnish Senior team Marigold IceUnity claimed gold at the Dresden Cup 2025, the second stage of the Challenger Series. Rising from third place after the short program, they delivered a stellar free program to secure victory with a total score of 221.00, finishing 2 points ahead of Les Suprêmes.
Congrats on winning the gold medal this weekend in Germany. What is your reaction?
Marigold IceUnity: "The atmosphere after the victory was overwhelmed and indescribable. Of course, we felt very proud of our achievement!"
What made the difference in securing the victory?
"We managed to perform at our level. Our free skate looked and felt the same as we had practiced."
After placing third in the Short Program, how did you approach the Free Skating segment?
"We approached the free program day with renewed energy. We wanted to show our best and not focus on yesterday."
Marigold IceUnity: "The atmosphere after the victory was overwhelmed and indescribable. Of course, we felt very proud of our achievement!"
What made the difference in securing the victory?
"We managed to perform at our level. Our free skate looked and felt the same as we had practiced."
After placing third in the Short Program, how did you approach the Free Skating segment?
"We approached the free program day with renewed energy. We wanted to show our best and not focus on yesterday."
"Precision and power are also factors we hope to improve towards the future competitions", said Marigold IceUnity (Credits: Ville Vairinen Photography - 2025)
How did facing Les Suprêmes, the reigning world champions, impact your performance?
"We felt proud to be able to compete in such a tough competition. However, as in every competition, we only focus on our own performances."
What were the key technical elements that contributed to your success in the free program?
"We managed to achieve all the technical levels in every element, so it definitely showed in the scores. It is therefore difficult to name one in particular. We believe that our strong overall performance was the secret of our success in this competition."
What message or emotion did you aim to convey through your free program?
"The story of our program takes the viewer through a sandstorm. We went with an all-in attitude into the free and enjoyed doing things together on the ice. We wanted to convey this energy to the audience."
"We felt proud to be able to compete in such a tough competition. However, as in every competition, we only focus on our own performances."
What were the key technical elements that contributed to your success in the free program?
"We managed to achieve all the technical levels in every element, so it definitely showed in the scores. It is therefore difficult to name one in particular. We believe that our strong overall performance was the secret of our success in this competition."
What message or emotion did you aim to convey through your free program?
"The story of our program takes the viewer through a sandstorm. We went with an all-in attitude into the free and enjoyed doing things together on the ice. We wanted to convey this energy to the audience."
What does the recent coaching change bring to the team, and how has this new vision influenced your performance?
"The new coaching team has brought more difficulty to our programs. As a result, we have developed a lot as individuals and as a team in a short period of time. We also work better together as a team, our atmosphere is more open and trust is strong."
How does this win influence your goals for the rest of the season? Are you more confident now?
"This victory means a lot to us. For the rest of the season, we’re going to take it one competition at a time. This achievement gives us a lot of energy for the rest of the season."
What are your next steps in preparing for upcoming competitions?
"In the short program, we failed to reach the technical levels of several elements. We will be looking to improve these in future competitions. Precision and power are also factors we hope to improve."
"The new coaching team has brought more difficulty to our programs. As a result, we have developed a lot as individuals and as a team in a short period of time. We also work better together as a team, our atmosphere is more open and trust is strong."
How does this win influence your goals for the rest of the season? Are you more confident now?
"This victory means a lot to us. For the rest of the season, we’re going to take it one competition at a time. This achievement gives us a lot of energy for the rest of the season."
What are your next steps in preparing for upcoming competitions?
"In the short program, we failed to reach the technical levels of several elements. We will be looking to improve these in future competitions. Precision and power are also factors we hope to improve."
Marigold IceUnity will be taking part in this weekend's French Cup in Rouen, France! Stay tuned!
Results - TOP 3
Dresden Cup
Dresden (GER)
JAN 24, 2025 - JAN 25, 2025
| TEAM | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starlights (FIN) | 84.84 |
| 2 | Filiae Aboenses (FIN) | 69.98 |
| 3 | CrystalBlades (FIN) | 67.28 |
| TEAM | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marigold IceUnity (FIN) | 221.00 |
| 2 | Les Suprêmes (CAN) | 218.36 |
| 3 | Haydenettes (USA) | 215.31 |
| TEAM | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teams Elite (USA) | 208.36 |
| 2 | Dream Edges (FIN) | 197.79 |
| 3 | Les Suprêmes (CAN) | 190.43 |
