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Video: Vanessa James & Akim Aliu Perform
During the fourth week of the Battle Of The Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu “scored highest in the Skate Off with a 17.4, keeping them safe for another week.” A CBC story said, “After an intense competition on Week 4 of Battle of the Blades, two pairs were sent home. “A historic... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James & Akim Aliu Perform
During the third week of the Battle of the Blades event — being held in Canada by the CBC — Vanessa James and Akim Aliu were among those saved from elimination. This is according to a story in the CBC, which said, “In a surprise twist on Week 3 of Battle of the Blades, Vanessa James, Akim Aliu, Eric Radford and Jennifer Botterill were... Read more of this article
James To Compete In The Battle Of The Blades
Vanessa James will return to the ice to compete in the Battle Of The Blades, as Canadian broadcaster CBC announced that the new season will launch on October 22nd, with eight new pairs — including James and her partner Akim Aliu –ready to hit the ice in support of charities across Canada. The Battle Of The Blades combines athletes from... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4
[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson in fifth. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
John Leseur Finishes 6th In Moguls Skiing Duals
John Leseur was recently back in action in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. Leseur moved to the duals portion of the event, where he eventually finished in sixth place. After receiving a first round bye, Leseur then defeated American Chase Allen; Leseur had a score of 86.66,... Read more of this article
John Leseur Begins Competing In Colorado
John Leseur recently began competing in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. In the opening round, Leseur finished 23rd with a score of 68.76 in a field of 54 competitors. Leseur then finished the second round in eighth place with a score of 80.46. Related Stories Leseur... Read more of this article
Video: James & Cipres In ‘All That Skate 2019′
Vanessa James and her partner James Cipres took to the ice to wow the fans in South Korea, as the duo skated to the sounds of Michael Jackson during the ‘All That Skate 2019′ event. All That Skate is a figure skating show produced by All That Sports, a sports agency based on Seoul, South Korea set up by 2010 Winter Olympic champion Kim Yuna... Read more of this article
James & Cipres Win Pairs Event In Japan
The ISU World Team Trophy took place in Fukuoka, Japan, with Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres taking to the ice to compete in the Pairs Event. James and Cipres, who represent France, were second in the Pairs Short Program with a solid skate which resulted in 76.39 points, and the pair then recorded a score of 76.13 after the Free Programme to finish... Read more of this article
James & Cipres In 7th At World Championships
Russian pair Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov took a commanding lead after the short program at the World Figure Skating Championships after a fall left French favorites Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres in seventh,” according to a story by Reuters. The story said, “Russian pair Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov took a commanding lead after... Read more of this article
Photos: James & Cipres Win European Title
Vanessa James and partner 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 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 & Cipres Win ISU Grand Prix in Canada
Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres have claimed yet another victory , with the duo winning the pairs event at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday [Dec 8]. The International Skating Union webite said, “Vanessa James/Morgan Cipres of France soared to victory in the Pairs event as competition wrapped up at the ISU... Read more of this article
