Tag Archives: 2014 Europeans in Budapest

Io sono un Caro-fan

It took me some time to understand, but I can now say it loud and clear: Io sono un Caro-fan. And I’m truly sorry for all the years I’ve overlooked Carolina, saying she’s too young,…

The story of a triumph: Penny Coomes and Nicholas Buckland take the bronze at the Europeans in Budapest

Three years after Sinead and John Kerr won the bronze at the Europeans (their second continental bronze, actually), the British did it again: this time, Penny Coomes and Nicholas Buckland proudly received their sparkling bronze…

Meravigliosa Carolina

Let me tell you just that: this new short program of Carolina Kostner, skated on “Ave Maria”, might have very well been one of the most powerful live figure skating experiences of my life as…

The Europeans, day two: ice dance practice

Once again, follow me into the beautiful world of ice dancers: before taking the ice for the actual competition, the couples skated their programs during the official practices in the Main Rink/Practice Rink in Budapest.…

The Europeans, day two: men’s practice

Here it is: a short visit into the Practice Rink in Budapest, where groups of fans gathered on January 14 to cheer for Brian Joubert (is this skater adored by his admirers or what?), to…