1987 Skate Canada International
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The 1987 Skate Canada International was the Skate Canada International
competition of the 1987–1988 figure skating season
. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles
, ladies singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
In 1987, Skate Canada International was held in Calgary
, Alberta
and was the test event for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
Skate Canada International
The Skate Canada International is an international, senior-level invitation-only figure skating competition organized by Skate Canada. It is the second competition of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. The location changes yearly. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies' singles, Men's...
competition of the 1987–1988 figure skating season
Figure skating season
The figure skating season is the period of time in which competitions are contested in the sport of figure skating. The skating season begins on July 1 of one year and goes until the end of June of the next. The seasons are referred to by the years they span...
. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, ladies singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
.
In 1987, Skate Canada International was held in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
and was the test event for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
Men
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Brian Orser Brian Orser Brian Ernest Orser, OC is a Canadian retired competitive and professional figure skater. He is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1987 World champion and the 1981-1988 Canadian national champion.... |
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| 2 | Brian Boitano Brian Boitano Brian Anthony Boitano is an American figure skater from Sunnyvale, California. He is the 1988 Olympic champion, the 1986 and 1988 World Champion, and the 1985-1988 U.S. National Champion. He turned professional following the 1988 season... |
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| 3 | Viktor Petrenko Viktor Petrenko Viktor Vasylovych Petrenko is a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater who represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team, and Ukraine during his career. He is the 1992 Olympic Champion for the Unified Team... |
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| 4 | Kurt Browning Kurt Browning Kurt Browning, CM is a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and commentator. He is a four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian national champion.-Life and career:... |
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| 5 | Neil Paterson Neil Paterson (figure skater) Neil Paterson is a Canadian figure skater. He is the 1985 & 1986 Canadian silver medalist. He placed 16th at the 1988 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:* J = Junior level-References:*... |
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| 8 | Frederic Harpages | |
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Ladies
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Debi Thomas Debi Thomas Debra Janine "Debi" Thomas M.D. is an American figure skater and physician. She is the 1986 World champion and 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, having taken part in the Battle of the Carmens at those games.-Personal life:... |
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| 2 | Elizabeth Manley Elizabeth Manley Elizabeth Ann Manley, CM is a Canadian figure skater. She is the 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1988 World silver medalist, and three-time Canadian champion.-Early life and training:... |
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| 3 | Joanne Conway Joanne Conway Joanne Conway is a retired British figure skater.Conway is a six-time British national champion, winning her first title at the age of 14. She made her major championship debut at the 1986 European Championships, finishing 11th... |
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| 9 | Patricia Smith | |
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Pairs
| Rank | Name | Nation | TFP | SP | FS |
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| 1 | Christine Hough Christine Hough Christine "Tuffy" Hough is a retired Canadian pair skater. With partner Doug Ladret, she won the 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.-Career:... / Doug Ladret Doug Ladret Doug Ladret , is a Canadian former pair skater and coach.Ladret was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He competed in pairs with Christine Hough, with whom he won the gold medal at the 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships... |
2.5 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2 | Elena Kvitchenko / Rashid Kadyrkaev Rashid Kadyrkaev Rashid Kadyrkaev is an Uzbeki retired pair skater who competed internationally for the Soviet Union.-Career:Kadyrkaev first had success internationally skating with Marina Nikitiuk. They were coached by Valeri Tyukov... |
2.5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 | Katy Keely / Joseph Mero | 4.0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Cheryl Peake / Andrew Naylor | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5 | Katherine Kates / Robert Kates | 8.0 | 6 | 5 | |
| 6 | Sonja Adalbert / Daniele Caprano | 9.5 | 7 | 6 | |
| 7 | Lenka Knapova / René Novotný René Novotný René Novotný is a Czech pair skater. He skates with partner Radka Kovaříková. They are the 1995 World champions. They were coached by Irina Rodnina. After winning their World title, they married and turned pro... |
9.5 | 5 | 7 | |
Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Tracy Wilson / Rob McCall | |
| 2 | Kathrin Beck / Christoff Beck | |
| 3 | Lia Trovati / Roberto Pelizzola | |
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| 5 | Karyn Garossino Karyn Garossino Karyn Garossino is a former Canadian ice dancer. With partner Rod Garossino, she competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1989 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.-Competitive highlights:... / Rod Garossino Rod Garossino Rod Garossino is a retired Canadian ice dancer. Partnering his sister Karyn Garossino, he competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1989 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.... |
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| 6 | Susan Wynne Susan Wynne Susan "Susie" Wynne is a former American ice dancer and current figure skating analyst and commentator. She competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics with Joseph Druar. The duo won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships twice. She later competed with Russ Witherby... / Joseph Druar Joseph Druar Joseph Druar was an American ice dancer. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics with Susie Wynne. The duo won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships twice.-Results:-Navigation:... |
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| 7 | Jo-Anne Borlase / Martin Smith | |
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