This Week in Skating / First Weekly Episode of 2024

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating-------------------------------------------------------------Episode 121General Skating News The Spanish Federation initially announced that Sofia Val & Asaf Kazimov would be representing Spain at both the European and World Championships. Last week, they later announced that while Val & Kazimov will have the spot at Euros, Olivia Smart & Tim Dieck will compete at Worlds. https://www.rfedh.es/comunicado-rfedh-acerca-de-la-seleccion-de-parejas-de-danza-para-el-campeonato-de-europa-y-campeonato-del-mundo-2024/Former Russian skater and coach Oleg Epstein has passed away from brain cancer. Last month, Meryl Davis created a GoFund Me to raise funds for his care. Event Results RecapJapanese NationalsItalian Nationals Chinese NationalsMore Nationals results can be found at: https://skatingscores.com/2324/nat/Segment - Recent Interviews Video: Leah Neset and Artem Markelov set higher goals for 2023-24, by Judith Dombrowski, Golden SkateSegment - Social Media UpdatesU.S. Figure Skating posted their first official Golden Blades Auction. Denmark’s Maia Sørensen has announced her retirement from competitive skating due to a hip injury.Finland’s Jussiville Partanen has announced his retirement from skating. Ashley Wagner welcomed a baby girl, Rosalie Starbird ClarkSegment - Upcoming Events:17th Europa Skate Helena / Beograd, Serbia / January 3-6, 2024Korean Nationals / Uijeongbu, South Korea / January 4-7, 2024IDC and FSO spotlight New material coming soon on IDC and FSO Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-skating-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy