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James And Cipres Win European Championships
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres skated to victory, with the pair putting on a stunning performance to win the gold medal at the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Minsk, Belarus. According to a report from EuroSport, ”Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres made history as they became the first French European pairs skating champions since... Read more of this article
James And Cipres Win French Elite Skating Title
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres continued their winning ways as they skated to victory in the French Elite Skating Championships held at the Vaujany Ice Rink in France. The pair won both the short programme and free skate, earning a total of 240.97 points to claim their place at the top of the podium. Photo via Ms James social media: Ms James is Bermudian... Read more of this article
James & Cipres Win Gold At France Grand Prix
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres claimed their second Grand Prix gold medal this season as competition wrapped up at the Internationaux de France in Grenoble earlier this month. A story at ISU.org says, “Performing to “Wicked Game” and “The Last Feeling”, James/Cipres produced a triple twist, triple toe-double toe-double toe combination,... Read more of this article
Video: James & Cipres Win Skate Canada Pairs
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres won the pairs division at the Skate Canada International held in Laval, Quebec. The duo, who represent France, claimed the overall crown with a total of 221.81 points, China’s Peng Cheng and Jin Yang were second overall with 201.08, and Canada’s Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro placed third with... Read more of this article
James & Cipres Win Bronze Medal At Worlds
Vanessa James and her partner Morgan Cipres have secured the Bronze Medal at the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships held in Milan, Italy, at the Mediolanum Forum. James and Cipres recorded a score of 218.36 points, with German Aljona Savchenko and Bruno Massott winning with a score of 245.84, while Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov from Russia... Read more of this article
James & Cipres Win French Championships
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres won their fifth consecutive French Ice Skating Title, with the pair claiming victory in the French Figure Skating Championships. On their way to victory the pair recorded a New Short Program Record with a score of 68.17 points. They were able to claim their 5th title of Champions of France with a total of 198.43 points. Ms.... Read more of this article
James & Cipres Finish 3rd In France Grand Prix
Bermudian figure skater Vanessa James and her partner Morgan Cipres recently achieved a bronze medal finish in free skate at the Trophee de France Grand Prix 2016. Besides earning the distinction of medaling in the event, James and Cipres also achieved the competitions highest technical score. Ms. James is lived in Bermuda as a child before moving overseas.... Read more of this article
Reports: Vanessa James Splits With Bonhuer
Online reports are indicating that Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James may have split with her skating partner Yannick Bonheur, and has paired with Maximin Coia. Although unconfirmed by the Figure Skating Union, figure skating fans on the internet are abuzz with the talk. The pair made history at the 2010 Olympics, when they became the first... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James Routine at 2010 Worlds
Watch Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer perform their routine during the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. Below is their short program from March 23, where they received a total segment score of 55.60, with a technical element score of 32.28 to place 10th. The duo finished in 12th place overall. 22... Read more of this article
Vanessa James Places 12th at Worlds
Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer placed 12th overall at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. After their short performance on Tues they were in 10th place, and a 13th place in the Wed short program resulted in the couple placing 12th overall. You can view a video of their short routine... Read more of this article
Worlds: Vanessa James in 10th After Short Program
Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer are sitting in 10th place following the Pair Short Program at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. The pairs competition has a total of 25 couples competing for the prestigious title. They received a total segment score of 55.60, with a technical element... Read more of this article
Vanessa James: Competing in World Champs
Next week Bermudian figure skater Vanessa James will compete at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. She and partner Yannick Bohuer became the first black couple to compete in Olympic figure skating at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Their first event will be the pairs short program on Tues, March 23. The competition concludes on... Read more of this article
Videos: 12 Yr Old Vanessa and Melyssa James
Watch where it all began with a few videos showing Bermudian Olympic figure skater Vanessa James skating alongside her twin sister Melyssa James in 1998/9. Vanessa went on to compete in Olympic pairs skating in 2010 placing 14th. Along her climb to the top she achieved the honour of being not only the first black woman to win the British National Title,... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James 6th at European Titles
Bermudian figure skater Vanessa James and her partner Yannick Bonheur placed 6th at the 2010 European Figure Skating Championships. Held in Tallinn, Estonia from January 18 through January 24, 2010 the event attracts the best figure skaters from throughout Europe. Vanessa, a former Mount Saint Agnes student who resided in Bermuda until she was 10, competes... Read more of this article
