Patrick Chan celebrates with Kazakhstan’s Denis Tan and Spain’s Javier Fernandez on the podium during the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships held at Budweiser Gardens on Friday evening (March 15) in London, Ontario, Canada.
The 22-year-old Team Canada skater finished first, 1.30 points ahead of Denis. This makes Patrick‘s third consecutive world championship.
“I’m sorry I didn’t get to do a good program. I wanted to do it so badly,” Patrick shared with the crowd after falling during his free skate. “I definitely was disappointed in myself. The moment wasn’t as good as it could be, nonetheless it was special.”
As for Team USA — Ross Miner and Max Aaron are heading to the Olympics! Be sure to be on the lookout for them both on JJJ!
Gracie Gold leaps high in the air during the Ladie’s Short Program at the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships held at Budweiser Gardens on Thursday afternoon (March 14) in London, Ontario, Canada.
The 17-year-old skater placed 9th overall afterwards while teammate Ashley Wagner took 5th.
“The U.S. ladies team is here to get that third spot back,” Ashley, 21, shared with press. “It’s almost a personal agenda. I was the person most directly affected last Olympics and I want that third spot back. We’ve been trying for too long to get it back.”
In order for the U.S. team to get those three spots, they need to finish with placements that total 13 or less. With Ashley‘s 5th, and Gracie‘s 9th, they’re well on their way!
Gracie added about her own performance, “The short program is harder for me than my long program but I do love it and know I can skate it really well so I’m glad that I showed the judges and the audience and everyone watching what I can do under pressure.”
Kaetlyn Osmond of Team Canada is also pictured. 25+ pics inside…
Gracie Gold – 2013 ISU World Championships Short Program – 3/14
