Vanessa James
James and Ciprès at the 2016 Trophée de France
Born (1987-09-27) 27 September 1987
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
HometownMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Figure skating career
Country Canada (2021–22)

 France (2008–19)
 Great Britain (2005–08)

 United States (2002–05)
DisciplinePair skating (2008–22)
Women's singles (2002–08)
PartnerEric Radford (2021–22)

Morgan Ciprès (2011–19)

Yannick Bonheur (2008–10)
Began skating1998
Retired2022
Highest WS6th (with Ciprès)
2016–17, 2017–18
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Pairs (with Radford)
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2022 MontpellierPairs
Representing  France
Pairs (with Ciprès)
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2018 MilanPairs
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 MinskPairs
Bronze medal – third place2017 OstravaPairs
Grand Prix Final
Gold medal – first place2018–19 VancouverPairs

Vanessa James (born 27 September 1987) is a Canadian retired pair skater. Representing France with her former skating partner, Morgan Ciprès, she is the 2019 European Champion, the 2018 World bronze medallist, the 2017 European bronze medallist, the 2018 Grand Prix Final champion, and a six-time French national champion. They have also won medals in Grand Prix and Challenger Series competitions. James and Ciprès competed at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.

With her previous partner Yannick Bonheur, James represented France at the 2010 Winter Olympics, placing fourteenth. She also competed as a ladies' singles skater representing the United States and Great Britain; she is the 2006 British national champion in ladies' singles.

In April 2021, James announced the formation of a new partnership with Eric Radford, representing Canada.[1] They represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics and were the bronze medalists at the 2022 World Championships, before retiring.[2][3]

Personal life

Vanessa James was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.[4] She lived in Bermuda until age 10 when her family moved to Virginia in the United States.[5] She lived in the U.S. through 2007, holding an American permanent residence card, and then moved to Paris, France.[6] Her father is from Bermuda, which enabled James to hold British citizenship. She became a French citizen in December 2009.[7] Her twin sister, Melyssa James, has also competed in figure skating.[5] James' hobbies include tennis, dancing, and reading.

Career

Early years

Vanessa James began skating with her sister after watching the 1998 Winter Olympics.[5] She originally competed domestically in the United States and represented the Washington Figure Skating Club.

In 2005, James began representing Great Britain internationally. She won gold at the 2006 British Championships and silver in 2007, becoming Britain's first black figure skating champion.[8] She competed for Britain on the 2006 ISU Junior Grand Prix and at the 2007 World Junior Championships. Her last event as a singles skater was the 2007 International Cup of Nice, where she won the bronze medal.

In late 2007, James switched to pair skating, partnering briefly with British skater Hamish Gaman.[8] She teamed up with French skater Yannick Bonheur in December 2007, after a three-day tryout in Paris.[6]

2008–2009 season: Debut of James/Bonheur

Making their international debut, James/Bonheur placed seventh in November at their Grand Prix assignment, the 2008 Trophée Eric Bompard. They ranked tenth at the 2009 European Championships, which took place in January in Helsinki, Finland.

In March, James/Bonheur finished twelfth at the 2009 World Championships in Los Angeles, California, United States. Due to their result, France qualified a spot in the pairs' event at the next Olympics. In April, they competed at the 2009 World Team Trophy in Tokyo, Japan.

2009–2010 season: Vancouver Olympics

James and Bonheur at the 2010 Olympics

James/Bonheur opened their season at the 2009 Nebelhorn Trophy, where they placed 6th. They were invited to two Grand Prix events, the 2009 Cup of China and 2009 Trophée Eric Bompard, and finished eighth at both. They ranked second in the short program and first in the free skate at the 2010 French Championships. They won the title, outscoring the silver medalists Adeline Canac / Maximin Coia by 3.69 points.

In January, James/Bonheur placed seventh at the 2010 European Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. In February, they represented France at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; they placed fifteenth in the short program, fourteenth in the free skate, and fourteenth overall. James/Bonheur were the first black pair to compete at the Olympics.[9] Their final competition together was the 2010 World Championships, held in March in Turin, Italy. They placed tenth in the short, thirteenth in the free, and twelfth overall. They ended their partnership in the spring of 2010.[10] James later recalled that they "weren't progressing, and we weren't able to work well together anymore."[11]

2010–2011 season

In May 2010, James had a successful tryout with Maximin Coia, and the two agreed to train in Germany with Ingo Steuer, but several weeks later, Coia decided to end his amateur career.[12]

In September 2010, James began a partnership with Morgan Ciprès, until then, a singles skater.[10][13] They made no competitive appearances in their first season as Ciprès learned pairs elements.[14] Eight years later, James recalled the beginning of her partnership: "I remember our 3-day trial, and it was so fun. He was so funny because he had never done pairs before, so he was really nervous and saying 'oh my gosh, oh my gosh' every time he threw me. I knew that we were going to be good friends."[15]

2011–2012 season: Debut of James/Ciprès

James/Ciprès made their competitive debut in late September 2011, finishing fifth at the 2011 Ondrej Nepela Memorial. After placing fifth at the 2011 Coupe de Nice, the pair finished eighth at their first Grand Prix together, the 2011 Trophee Eric Bompard. At the 2012 French Championships, they ranked first in the short program and second in the free skate. With a total score 8.92 points lower than Daria Popova / Bruno Massot, James/Ciprès received the silver medal.

Finishing sixth overall, James/Ciprès were the best French pair (outscoring Popova/Massot by almost 12 points) at the 2012 European Championships in Sheffield, England. They were granted France's lone spot in pairs at the 2012 World Championships in Nice, France. The two qualified to the final segment in Nice and finished sixteenth overall.

2012–2013 season

James/Ciprès won the bronze medal at the 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy—their first international medal as a pair.[16] Their 2012 Grand Prix assignments were Skate America, where they placed fourth, and the Trophee Eric Bompard, where they came in sixth. James/Ciprès won another international medal at the 2012 NRW Trophy and followed that with their first national title in December.

In January, James/Ciprès came in fourth at the 2013 European Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. After taking gold at the 2013 International Challenge Cup, they placed eighth at the 2013 World Championships in London, Ontario. Due to their result in Canada, they qualified a spot for France in the pairs' event at the Sochi Olympics.

2013–2014 season: Sochi Olympics

James/Ciprès were again assigned to Skate America and the Trophee Eric Bompard. Ciprès underwent surgery after a wrist injury and had to avoid lifts for a period, causing the pair to withdraw from Skate America.[17][18] They were able to compete at the Trophee Eric Bompard and placed fifth. The pair then successfully defended their national title.

At the 2014 Europeans, James/Ciprès set personal best scores in both segments of the competition and came in fifth. They were named in the French team to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where they placed tenth in the pairs event and sixth in the team event. They repeated their results at the 2014 World Championships.

2014–2015 season

James/Ciprès finished fourth at the 2014 CS Nebelhorn Trophy and fifth at both of their Grand Prix assignments, the 2014 Skate Canada International and 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard.

They placed third in the short program, earning a small medal, their first, and fifth overall at the 2015 European Championships in Stockholm. They placed ninth at the 2015 World Championships in Shanghai. The two later competed at the 2015 World Team Trophy in Tokyo, where they placed fifth individually and sixth as a team.

2015–2016 season: First Grand Prix medal

James/Ciprès began their season with a bronze medal at the 2015 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. They placed second in the short program at the 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard before the event's cancellation due to the November 2015 Paris attacks. The ISU deemed those placements the final results, awarding James/Ciprès their first Grand Prix medal, silver.

The pair finished fourth at the 2016 European Championships in Bratislava and tenth at the 2016 World Championships in Boston. At the end of the season, they concluded that they needed a major change if they were to continue competing.[19] James said, "either we improve, or we stop. There was no point in anything else."[11]

2016–2017 season: European bronze medal

In June 2016, James/Ciprès relocated to Coral Springs, Florida to be coached by John Zimmerman and Jeremy Barrett.[20][21][22] After taking silver at the 2016 CS Autumn Classic International, the pair competed at two Grand Prix events; they finished fourth at the 2016 Skate America and won the bronze medal at the 2016 Trophée de France.

In January 2017, James/Ciprès won the bronze medal at the European Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic,[23][24] becoming the first French pair in fourteen years to medal at the event[25] (since 2003, when Sarah Abitbol / Stéphane Bernadis took silver).

In March, James/Ciprès placed tenth in the short program, sixth in the free skate, and eighth overall at the 2017 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The following month, they competed as part of Team France at the 2017 World Team Trophy in Tokyo, Japan; although their team finished sixth overall, the pair scored personal bests and placed first in both segments of the pairs' event, ahead of Russia's Evgenia Tarasova / Vladimir Morozov.

James reflected on their team's progress, "Our main problem [before] was that we were two different people on the ice. We needed to change that and to increase the connection between the two of us."[26]

2017–2018 season: PyeongChang Olympics and World bronze medal

James/Ciprès began their season with gold at the 2017 CS Autumn Classic International. They then won medals at both of their Grand Prix assignments, taking bronze at the 2017 Skate Canada International and silver at the 2017 Internationaux de France. They finished as the first alternates for the Grand Prix Final. At the 2018 European Championships in Moscow, the pair placed first in the short program, fourth in the free skate, and fourth overall—0.01 shy of the podium. They received a small gold medal for their short program.

James/Ciprès were named to France's delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics, which took place in February in Pyeongchang, South Korea.[27] During the team event, they placed sixth in their segment and Team France finished tenth. In the regular pairs event, they placed sixth in the short, fifth in the free, and fifth overall. In March, they became the first French pair in 18 years to stand on the World podium (since 2000), winning the bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships in Milan, Italy. James, reflecting on the start of her partnership, remarked, "I'm so glad I made that choice because we're a really good team today. It's been bumpy but amazing with Morgan."[15]

2018–2019 season: Grand Prix Final and European Champions

James/Ciprès's programs were both choreographed by ice dancers, with fellow French Olympian Guillaume Cizeron developing the short program and 2014 Olympic gold medalist Charlie White developing the free skate.[11]

James/Ciprès won the gold medal at their first event of the season, the 2018 CS Autumn Classic International and obtained their first victory at a Grand Prix event, at 2018 Skate Canada International, setting a new world record in the free skate. James said they "gave so much emotion, and at the end, it was just magic for us."[28] In mid-November, they competed at the 2018 Internationaux de France, where they won their second Grand Prix gold medal of the season, albeit with a somewhat rockier performance in the short program that left them in third place before placing first in the free skate. These results qualified them for the 2018–19 Grand Prix Final, their first appearance at the event.[29] In fourth after the short program at the Final, they again set a world record to place first in the free skate and win the gold medal. James expressed the hope that "having this long program so solid and strong will just help when we have a good short program. I know we have to fight every time after our short program to make up the points, but feeling more free and not having to try and try to make a comeback, I think, will just liberate us a little bit more; I am hoping."[30]

After winning another national title, their sixth, James/Ciprès went to the 2019 European Championships in Minsk. They got a first-place finish in the short program, ahead of Tarasova/Morozov.[31] They won the free skate as well, taking the European pairs title, only the second French team to do so, and the first since Andrée Joly and Pierre Brunet in 1932. She called the result "a dream come true", while Ciprès called it "a dream when we were children to be here one day."[32]

In March, at the 2019 World Championships in Saitama, during the short program warm-up, James had a collision with Italy's Matteo Guarise, in which both skaters fell onto the ice.[33] James/Ciprès placed a very unexpected seventh in the short program after unusual mishaps; James had an uncharacteristic fall on her throw triple flip, while Ciprès doubled his planned triple toe loop. In the free program, they placed third and fifth overall. They finished off the top of the podium for the first time of the season but took a small bronze medal for the free program. At the end of their free program, James/Ciprès announced that they would keep skating until they won the World title.[34] To finish off the season, they competed at the 2019 World Team Trophy in Fukuoka, Japan, where they earned a new personal best in the free skate to earn first in the pairs event and fourth overall as a team.[35]

Hiatus and Ciprès scandal

Following the 2018–19 season, James/Ciprès were initially given two assignments on the 2019–20 Grand Prix circuit, the 2019 NHK Trophy and 2019 Internationaux de France. At the same time, it was announced that James would appear on the revival of the Canadian CBC skating competition program Battle of the Blades in the fall of 2019, partnered with retired NHL player Brian McGrattan. James/Ciprès subsequently withdrew from their Grand Prix assignments, concluding it was unfeasible to do both. James and McGrattan were the second team eliminated from the program.[36]

On 10 December 2019, USA Today journalist Christine Brennan reported that Ciprès was under investigation for having sent a picture of his penis to a 13-year-old girl who was a student at their training center; and further, that coaches Zimmerman, Silvia Fontana, and Vinny Dispenza were accused of having known about this and attempted to cover it up in the runup to the 2018 Olympics.[37] James/Ciprès would not compete again during the remainder of the season, and the allegations against Ciprès would subsequently factor into the scandals that forced the resignation of controversial FFSG chief Didier Gailhaguet in the spring of 2020.[38][37]

On 25 September 2020, it was announced that James would be returning to Battle of the Blades for its sixth season, this time partnered with Akim Aliu.[39] Four days later, the FFSG announced that James and Ciprès would both be retiring from competition.[40] Ciprès was subsequently charged with a third-degree felony.[41][42]

2021–2022 season: Radford partnership, Beijing Olympics, and World bronze

In April 2021, rumours began to circulate that James was training with Canadian pairs skater Eric Radford, who was also a contestant on Battle of the Blades. It was reported on April 20 that James had been released by the FFSG.[43] The following day, Skate Canada announced that James and Radford would compete as a pair in the upcoming season, coached by Julie Marcotte and Ian Connolly. James said that following the end of her former partnership, she "still felt I had something to give to skating, like unfinished business."[1]

James/Radford made their competitive debut at the 2021 CS Autumn Classic International, where they won the silver medal. James struggled on her jumping elements at the event.[44] At the 2021 CS Finlandia Trophy, they were third in the short program, but a seventh-place free skate dropped them to fifth overall. Radford called it "a disappointment because we’ve been skating better than that in practice."[45]

James/Radford competed on the Grand Prix at the 2021 Skate Canada International, where they placed fourth. James said afterwards, "we are definitely getting stronger each time we go out there. We are trying not to have expectations but just goals. There is a lot of pressure on the outside, but we are trying to stay in our bubble."[46] At their second Grand Prix event, the 2021 Internationaux de France, the pair skated a clean short program to clear 70 points in that segment for the first time. In the free skate, they landed all of their jumps and throws for the first time competitively with just a small two-foot landing on one throw, but aborted one of their lifts and lost their pair spin, as a result of which they dropped to fourth place.[47] Despite this, James said it was "the most confident we have felt since we started skating together. We lost about 13 points on easy elements today that we usually never miss, but we are proud that we got the hard ones done."[48]

James and Radford both tested positive for COVID-19 and quarantined for a period before the 2022 Canadian Championships. They opted to compete initially, placing fourth in the short program, and then withdrew, citing a need to "continue their training and preparation for the remainder of the competitive season."[49] Despite the withdrawal, they were named to the Canadian Olympic team over national silver medalists Walsh/Michaud.[50] This was controversial, with many arguing Walsh/Michaud had earned the spot.[51]

Competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics, James/Radford were the Canadian entries in the pairs free skate segment of the Olympic team event. A day before competing, the two had had a collision in practice with Italy's Matteo Guarise but were still able to perform.[52] They placed fourth in the segment, while the Canadian team finished fourth overall.[53] In the pairs event, James doubled her attempt at a triple toe loop, and they had movement on the side-by-side spins, resulting in them placing twelfth in the segment.[54] James fell on their throw triple flip in the free skate. They placed twelfth in that segment as well, finishing twelfth overall. She said, "the flip didn't go, but we're still a very new couple. To go out there and skate our hearts out is a huge accomplishment. And to have enjoyed it and trust our training, ourselves, and each other is huge within 11 months."[55]

Days after the Olympics concluded, Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine, as a result of which the International Skating Union banned all Russian and Belarusian skaters from competing at the 2022 World Championships. As well, the Chinese Skating Association opted not to send athletes to compete in Montpellier. As those countries' athletes comprised the entirety of the top five pairs at the Olympics, this greatly impacted the field.[56] James/Radford placed fifth in the short program, with James putting her free foot down on their throw and Radford putting a hand down on his triple toe jump.[57] In the free skate, they delivered a strong performance, but Radford underrotated a double toe loop and unexpectedly placed second in the segment, rising to the bronze medal position overall. This was the first World medal for Canada in pairs since Duhamel/Radford's title defence six years before. Radford called the season "one of the best years of my life." Both said they were undecided about competing further.[2]

On 11 July 2022, James and Radford announced they would retire from competitive skating. James said that "through ups and downs, joy and disappointment, I have been blessed with many people who have believed in me, encouraged me, and provided me with the skillset both on and off the ice, to make my dreams come true. I am endlessly grateful for each and every coach, mentor, teammate and staff member that has contributed to my journey and success throughout the last 23 years."[3]

Programs

With Radford

Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2021–2022
[58]

With Ciprès

James and Ciprès at the 2016 European Championships
James and Ciprès compete in 2012
Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2018–2019
[59]
2017–2018
[60]
2016–2017
[22][21]
2015–2016
[62]
2014–2015
[63]
  • Scared of Lonely
    by Beyoncé
2013–2014
[64]
2012–2013
[65]
  • Rhumba d'Amour
  • Safri Duo
2011–2012
[13]

With Bonheur

Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2009–2010
[66]
2008–2009
[67]
  • Romeo and Juliet

Singles career

Season Short program Free skating
2006–2007
[68]

Competitive highlights

GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

Pairs with Radford for Canada

International[69]
Event 21–22
Olympics12th
Worlds3rd
GP France4th
GP Skate Canada4th
CS Autumn Classic2nd
CS Finlandia Trophy5th
CS Golden Spin4th
National
Canadian Champ.WD
Team events
Olympics4th T
4th P
TBD = Assigned, WD = Withdrew

Pairs with Ciprès for France

International[70]
Event 11–12 12–13 13–14 14–15 15–16 16–17 17–18 18–19 19–20
Olympics10th5th
Worlds16th8th10th9th10th8th3rd5th
Europeans6th4th5th5th4th3rd4th1st
GP Final1st
GP France8th6th5th5th2nd3rd2nd1stWD
GP NHK Trophy6thWD
GP Skate Canada5th3rd1st
GP Skate America4thWD4th
CS Autumn Classic2nd1st1st
CS Nebelhorn4th3rd
Challenge Cup1st
Cup of Nice5th
Cup of Tyrol2nd
Denkova-Staviski1st
Nebelhorn Trophy3rd
Nepela Memorial5th
NRW Trophy3rd
Universiade3rd
National[70]
French Champ.2nd1st1st1st1st1stWD1st
Masters1st1st2nd1st1st1st1st
Team events
Olympics6th T
7th P		10th T
6th P
World Team
Trophy		6th T
4th P		6th T
5th P		6th T
1st P		4th T
1st P
TBD = Assigned, WD = Withdrew
T = Team result, P = Personal result. Medals awarded for team result only.

Pairs with Bonheur for France

James and Bonheur at the 2010 Europeans
International[71]
Event 08–09 09–10
Winter Olympics14th
World Championships12th12th
European Championships10th7th
GP Cup of China8th
GP Trophée Éric Bompard7th8th
Nebelhorn Trophy6th
National[71]
French Champ.WD1st
Masters2nd
WD = Withdrew

Ladies' singles for the United States and Great Britain

James as a single skater in 2006
International[72]
Event 02–03
(USA)		 03–04
(USA)		 04–05
(USA)		 05–06
(GBR)		 06–07
(GBR)		 07–08
(GBR)
Cup of Nice3rd
International: Junior[72]
World Junior Champ.27th
JGP Netherlands8th
AYOF4th
National[72]
British Championships1st2nd
Eastern Sectionals6th J
South Atlantic Regionals8th N4th J5th J
Levels: N = Novice; J = Junior

Detailed results

Small medals for short and free programs awarded only at ISU Championships. ISU seasons best scores highlighted in bold.

With Radford

2021–22 season
Date Event SP FS Total
21–27 March 2022 2022 World Championships 5
66.54		 2
130.78		 3
197.32
18–19 February 2022 2022 Winter Olympics 12
63.03		 12
117.96		 12
180.99
4–7 February 2022 2022 Winter Olympics — Team event — 4
130.07		 4T
6–12 January 2022 2022 Canadian Championships 4
63.33		 WD WD
7–11 December 2021 2021 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb 9
56.74		 1
130.83		 4
187.57
19–21 November 2021 2021 Internationaux de France 3
71.84		 4
124.50		 4
196.34
29–31 October 2021 2021 Skate Canada International 5
65.02		 4
122.90		 4
187.92
7–10 October 2021 2021 CS Finlandia Trophy 3
67.55		 7
123.03		 5
190.58
16–18 September 2021 2021 CS Autumn Classic International 2
68.29		 2
115.72		 2
184.01

With Ciprès

Free skate from the 2018 European Figure Skating Championships
2018–19 season
Date Event SP FS Total
11–14 April 2019 2019 World Team Trophy 2
73.48		 1
152.52		 1P/4T
226.00
18–24 March 2019 2019 World Championships 7
68.67		 3
146.52		 5
215.19
21–27 January 2019 2019 European Championships 1
76.55		 1
149.11		 1
225.66
13–15 December 2018 2018 French Championships 1
82.70		 1
158.27		 1
240.97
7–9 December 2018 2018 Grand Prix Final 4
71.51		 1
148.37		 1
219.88
23–25 November 2018 2018 Internationaux de France 3
65.24		 1
140.53		 1
205.77
26–28 October 2018 2018 Skate Canada International 1
74.51		 1
147.30		 1
221.81
20–22 September 2018 2018 CS Autumn Classic International 1
73.81		 1
136.40		 1
210.21
2017–18 season
Date Event SP FS Total
21–24 March 2018 2018 World Championships 3
75.32		 3
143.04		 3
218.36
14–25 February 2018 2018 Winter Olympics 6
75.34		 5
143.19		 5
218.53
9–12 February 2018 2018 Winter Olympics (team event) 6
68.49		 — 10
17–20 January 2018 2018 European Championships 1
75.52		 4
134.65		 4
210.17
17–19 November 2017 2017 Internationaux de France 2
73.18		 1
141.14		 2
214.32
27–29 October 2017 2017 Skate Canada International 3
73.04		 2
141.33		 3
214.37
20–23 September 2017 2017 CS Autumn Classic International 2
73.48		 1
137.00		 1
210.48
2016–17 season
Date Event SP FS Total
20–23 April 2017 2017 World Team Trophy 1
75.72		 1
146.87		 1P/6T
222.59
29 March – 2 April 2017 2017 World Championships 10
70.10		 6
134.58		 8
204.68
25–29 January 2017 2017 European Championships 2
74.18		 3
145.84		 3
220.02
15–17 December 2016 2016 French Championships 1
68.17		 1
130.26		 1
198.43
11–13 November 2016 2016 Trophée de France 4
66.05		 2
132.53		 3
198.58
21–23 October 2016 2016 Skate America 4
65.78		 7
108.87		 4
174.65
29 September – 1 October 2016 2016 CS Autumn Classic International 3
65.58		 2
133.32		 2
198.90
2015–16 season
Date Event SP FS Total
26 March – 3 April 2016 2016 World Championships 9
66.69		 10
119.14		 10
185.83
9–13 March 2016 2016 Cup of Tyrol 2
60.14		 2
113.14		 2
173.28
25–31 January 2016 2016 European Championships 5
62.10		 5
123.45		 4
185.55
17–19 December 2015 2015 French Championships 1
68.13		 1
130.63		 1
198.76
27–29 November 2015 2016 NHK Trophy 6
61.91		 4
118.29		 6
180.20
13–15 November 2015 2015 Trophée Éric BompardC 2
65.75		 — 2
65.75
23–26 September 2015 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy 3
58.34		 3
113.84		 3
172.18
2014–15 season
Date Event SP FS FS
16–19 April 2015 2015 World Team Trophy 5
58.66		 5
109.31		 5P/6T
167.97
23–29 March 2015 2015 World Championships 12
58.28		 8
119.06		 9
177.34
4–14 February 2015 2015 Winter Universiade 4
57.28		 3
110.91		 3
168.19
26 January – 1 February 2015 2015 European Championships 3
60.13		 6
107.16		 5
167.29
18–21 December 2014 2014 French Championships 1
59.40		 1
112.12		 1
171.52
21–23 November 2014 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard 5
54.20		 5
113.68		 5
167.88
31 October – 2 November 2014 2014 Skate Canada International 5
56.47		 5
105.32		 5
161.79
24–27 September 2014 2014 Nebelhorn Trophy 4
55.18		 4
108.97		 4
164.15
2013–14 season
Date Event SP FS Total
24–30 March 2014 2014 World Championships 9
64.01		 8
119.89		 10
183.90
6–22 February 2014 2014 Winter Olympics 10
65.36		 11
114.07		 10
179.43
11–12 February 2014 2014 Winter Olympics (Team Event) 7
57.45		 — 6
13–19 January 2013 2014 European Championships 6
63.23		 5
122.25		 5
185.48
12–15 December 2013 2013 French Championships 1
62.14		 1
115.04		 1
177.18
28 November – 1 December 2013 2013 Denkova-Staviski Cup 1
56.66		 1
109.99		 1
166.65
15–17 November 2013 2013 Trophée Éric Bompard 5
56.78		 4
115.49		 5
172.27
2012–13 season
Date Event SP FS Total
11–14 April 2013 2013 World Team Trophy 3
58.73		 4
115.58		 4P/6T
174.31
10–17 March 2013 2013 World Championships 8
60.98		 8
119.19		 8
180.17
21–24 February 2013 2013 Challenge Cup 1
65.41		 1
124.41		 1
189.82
23–27 February 2013 2013 European Championships 4
59.27		 4
119.54		 4
178.81
13–16 December 2012 2012 French Championships 1
58.21		 1
103.80		 1
162.01
4–9 December 2012 2012 NRW Trophy 2
60.49		 3
110.54		 3
171.03
16–18 November 2012 2012 Trophée Éric Bompard 7
51.44		 4
112.21		 6
163.65
19–21 October 2012 2012 Skate America 4
55.76		 4
111.90		 4
167.66
27–29 September 2012 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy 3
55.00		 4
96.52		 3
151.52
2011–12 season
Date Event SP FS Total
26 March – 1 April 2012 2012 World Championships 13
50.51		 16
80.19		 16
130.70
23–29 January 2012 2012 European Championships 8
51.81		 6
100.12		 6
151.93
16–18 December 2011 2011 French Championships 1
53.84		 2
74.99		 2
128.83
18–20 November 2011 2011 Trophée Éric Bompard 8
44.86		 7
88.45		 8
133.31
26–30 October 2011 2011 Cup of Nice 5
51.12		 5
92.75		 5
143.87
29 September – 2 October 2011 2011 Ondrej Nepela 5
35.00		 5
90.93		 5
125.93
  • ^C – Event cancelled due to the attacks in Paris.

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