Tag: Women’s Figure Skating

Mother of Canadian Figure Skater Joannie Rochette Died Before Competition

Posted: February 24, 2010 at 8:53 am   /   Local, Off the Wall, Sports

Tuesday night at the Women’s Figure Skating Short Program, only two days after her mother passed away, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette received her best score of the season. With 71.36 points, the skater takes third place as she awaits the long program on Thursday. “It was very nice to have the warm welcome,” Rochette […]

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Kim Yu-Na and Mao Asada Face off in Women’s Figure Skating at 2010 Winter Olympics

Posted: February 24, 2010 at 8:43 am   /   Local, Sports

After last night’s short program, Kim Yu-Na of South Korea is in first place with 78.50. Her long-time rival, Mao Asada of Japan is in a close second with 73.78. Both of these 19-year-olds are fierce competitors, and neither is about to give up. Kim Yu-Na is the largest celebrity in South Korea right now. […]

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