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Subscribe Today! EXCLUSIVE Photos & Interviews + All the Latest News! GET THE INSIDE EDGE! SUBSCRIBE EAD IT R N YOUR TODAY! O NE, D, IPHO IPA OR KINDLE U.S./CANADA NOOK 1-844-357-2044 Online @ ifsma g azine.com YUZURU HANYU TAKES A FRESH APPROACH APRIL 2021 NATHAN CHEN CAPTURES FIFTH NATIONAL TITLE TRIO OF NATIONS Crown New Champions ALEXA KNIERIM & BRANDON FRAZIER A WINNING COMBINATION SEASON of CANADIAN SK ACTEHRSA ALLLL ERNEVGVEEDS UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO Aljona Savchenko’s remarkable journey to international stardom and, ultimately, the top step of an Olympic podium was one of determination and a relentless pursuit for perfection. Aljona Savchenko The Quest For Olympic Glory With Robin Szolkowy & Bruno Massot A fascinating story of fearless perseverance to be the best in the world, what took place behind “Who is afraid the scenes, and the obstacles of the wolf does Aljona Savchenko not go into the overcame to forest.” finally claim an —Aljona Savchenko Olympic crown. TATJANA FLADE NOW AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK @IFSMAGAZINE.COM Contents 24 Features VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 2 |APRIL 2021 ALEXA KNIERIM & 6 BRANDON FRAZIER A Winning Combination YUZURU HANYU 12 Takes a Fresh Approach F F E D SEASON OF CHALLENGES A 16 Y Canadian Skaters All Revved Up A J / G With No Place to Go N I T A K S E R U G I F . Ê S . U ON THE NATIONAL PRIDE Y COVER S 24 E U.S. Skaters Light up Las T R U Vegas; Chelyabinsk Challenges; O C : O Nagano Triumphs T O H P A CREATIVE FORCE 36 French Choreographer Benoît Richaud Finds His Niche 6 INVESTING IN AN 47 INCLUSIVE FUTURE U.S. Figure Skating Honors Mabel Fairbanks Departments 4 LETTER FROM THE 45 THEY SAID IT EDITOR 46 INSIDE EDGE 44 INNER LOOP 48 2021 COMPETITION 46 QUICKSTEPS SCHEDULE COVER PHOTO: ROBIN RITOSS 2 IFSMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2021 Holiday on Ice is looking for ice skating performers for its 2021-2022 season: Principal soloist skaters (male/ female) Principal adagio pair teams Ensemble skaters (male/ female) Interested candidates are invited to send their portfolio including a resume, pictures and a recent video to [email protected] For more information visit: holidayonice.com/jobs Candidates must be 18 years of age or older www.holidayonice.com | @holidayoniceshows | @holidayoniceshows The Russian ladies dominated the Jump Festival held on Feb. 5 in Moscow. Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Kamila Valieva, Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova collected 1million rubles (US$13,400) in prize money. APRIL 2021 IFSMAGAZINE.COM 3 A Brighter World on the Horizon new year has brought with it many bright glimmers of As we go to print, the 2021 World Championships remain on the hope that the world is getting back on track, with many ISU calendar. A final decision will be made March 1 on whether the sporting events taking place globally, including a number competition will be held. No spectators will be permitted to attend and of figure skating competitions. Sweden is sourcing volunteers from within its borders. Likewise, the It is undeniable that the Russian Figure Skating World Team Trophy in Japan is still on track to take place in late April. TFederation has been a major force in keeping the sport in the forefront, Yuzuru Hanyu returned to competition after a 10-month absence, live streaming all of its competitions to keep the world engaged. The winning his fifth national title in late December. He spoke to the press innovative concept of a team event, which took place in early February, at the championships and we have a full recap on what he has been was one I thoroughly enjoyed. It also held a ladies versus men jump doing and what his plans are for the season ahead. competition that was a lot of fun to watch, even though it was a given At the end of this issue you will find a full list of competitions for before it started which side would be victorious. The men were certainly 2021, which includes the time schedule for Worlds, the senior and junior no match for their female counterparts. Grand Prix Series, the Olympic qualifier and the rescheduled test event. 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