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Posted on 14 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments

[Article] - The confusion surrounding Stéphane

Can the two-time world champion Stéphane Lambiel taking part in the TV show "Thin Ice" and no longer participate in ISU competitions?

The Swiss Skating Association on Thursday released a communication in which wrote that Lambiel automatically with participation in competitive skating, "Thin Ice" switch into the camp of elite runners, and therefore in all competitions by the International Skating Union (ISU) was no longer allowed.

Thus has terminated the career of Lambiel as a competitor?
No. For now officially the 25-year-old Lower Valais not resigned, even though every indication is that he at the 4th Rank in the Olympic Games in Vancouver last time has been battling for points. He sees his future in show appearances, he makes no secret of it.

Still, he wants to keep open a back door. In that case he could ask for a ban by the ISU Council, a special request for Reamateurisierung - this is even possible. This is approved, there is not necessarily a waiting period. At the European Championships next January in Bern, he should refrain, however, one way or another.

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments

[Article] - Lambiel blocked for International Champs

With the appearance in "Thin Ice" takes place for the double world champion and Olympic silver medalist in Turin 2006, an automatic change of the camp of the elite runners. Stéphane Lambiel is no longer allowed in all competitions by the International Skating Union (ISU).

The regulations of the International Skating Union states that athletes may occur in the commercially oriented professional competitions such as "Thin Ice", no longer at ISU events start. Basically, it is open to professional figure skaters to be resumed in the amateur program of ISU. This, however, must be a special application to the ISU made.

The Swiss Skating Association accepted the decision of Stéphane Lambiel, while regretting that for him to participate in the next European Championships, from 24 until 30 January 2011 in Bern, is definitely no longer in question. With Stéphane Lambiel goodbye to one of the most expressive distance runners in the international competition scene. For the Swiss Skating a unique era comes to an end.

Posted on 12 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments

[Photos] - Art On Ice 2010

 

Posted on 11 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments

[Article] - Lambiel retires from skating competition

Former figure skating world champion and 2006 Olympic silver medallist Stephane Lambiel has confirmed his retirement from official competition, the International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday.

Lambiel's agent had earlier announced that the 24 year-old Swiss skater would take part in the professional US 'Thin Ice' dance show later this month as he shifted towards gala events.

"The ISU has been informed by the Swiss Ice Skating (federation) that Stephane Lambiel's management has confirmed his retirement as an amateur from figure skating," ISU spokeswoman Devra Pitt Getaz said.

Under international rules, Lambiel would become ineligible for ISU approved competition the moment he takes part in another event.

Lambiel, the world champion in 2005 and 2006, won silver at the Winter Olympics in Turin four years ago but finished fourth in Vancouver.

His career was plagued by injury and he had retired two years ago because of a chronic adductor problem.

But he had staged a comeback this season lured by the prospect of an Olympic title, finishing runner-up behind Yevgeny Plushenko in the European championships in January.

"The situation is a bit different from four years ago. I'm older and a bit wiser," Lambiel said in Vancouver last month.

"In Torino there was crazy pressure and excitement. Here it's just to enjoy. It's probably my last Olympics, I just want to enjoy every second."

Lambiel told the Swiss newspaper Le Matin on Monday that he was aiming to take part in about 15 shows and exhibitions by the end of April.

Posted on 11 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments

[Article] - No rules, no limits to ABC's "Thin Ice"

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Along with fellow Olympic gold medallists Kristi Yamaguchi (1992) and Katarina Witt (1984 and 1988), Button will critique five unlikely pairings: Shae-Lynn Bourne and John Zimmerman; Marie-France Dubreuil and Michael Weiss; Jamie Salé and Patrice Lauzon; Elena Berezhnaya and David Pelletier; and Shizuka Arakawa and Stéphane Lambiel, making his pro debut here following a fourth place finish in Vancouver.

Elizabeth Hasselback of The View and four-time Canadian world champion Kurt Browning will co-host. The judging will be split between viewer votes via www.abc.com (50%) and the judging panel (50%).

Posted on 11 Mar 2010 by RaChEl_R86 | 0 Comments