The Canadian Figure Skating Championships kick off at Pacific Coliseum to determine the country’s top skaters at the senior and junior levels in the disciplines of men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pair skating and ice dancing, as well as who would represent Canada at the world championships in Sweden.
Seventeen-year-old Patrick Chan landed a key triple Axel to win gold in the men’s division while skating to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Jeffrey Buttle earned silver while Shawn Sawyer came in third place.
Joannie Rochette won her fourth consecutive women’s crown with a performance to the theme from the musical Don Juan that earned her a combined score of 114.59. Mira Leung came in second place and Cynthia Phaneuf picked up the bronze.
Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay held off a challenge from defending champs Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison to win gold by .15 of a point in the pair skating event.
Tessa Virtue and partner Scott Moir won gold for ice dancing.
