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It was a night of brillance as four World Champions were crowned at the 2022 World Skate Games in Junior and Senior Solo Dance for Ladies and Men. Redemption was earned, competition was fierce and the atmosphere was electric.

With three defending World Champions among the four events the question was if all would reign supreme or if new flags would be flown on top of the podium. 

The Free Dance segment is always an action packed event as the skaters have five required elements to contend with along with the very important four scores of the Components. One mistake is enough to lose a medal placement. Thursday at the America Pavilion at Youth Olympic Park provided the setting for what proved to be a remarkable day of skating.

First up were the Junior Solo Ladies. After the Style Dance, defending World Champion Roberta Sasso of Italy found herself in a familiar position of first place. Sasso was a display of confidence and elegance in the Free Dance. Skating to Hope Is Not Blah Blah Blah, Sasso achieved a total combined score of 137.48 to earn her second consecutive title of World Champion. Lidia Vazquez of Spain earned the Silver Medal with 120.23 total points. Vazquez skated with strength and speed to capture a podium position. Caterina Craveiro of Portugal skated a dynamic and animated free dance to the music of Road Runner/Help a Girl Choose.  Scoring a total of 115.85 points, Craveiro earned the Bronze Medal.

1. Roberta Sasso, ITA 137.48
2. Lidia Vazquez, ESP 120.23
3. Caterina Craveiro, POR 115.85

When Gherardo Altieri Degrassi of Italy took to the floor in the Junior Men’s Solo Free Dance, the message was clear that he was there to win his first individual World Champion title. Degrassi performs in a way that fills up the entire space and captures everyone.  With 143.27 points, Degrassi soundly skated his way to the Gold Medal.  From Portugal, Diogo Costa earned the Silver Medal.  A strong skate gave Costa a total of 112.17 points. Francesco Vittuari of Italy won the Bronze Medal with a total of 106.43.

1. Gherardo Altieri Degrassi, ITA 143.27
2. Diogo Costa, POR 112.17
3. Francesco Vittuari 106.83

Emilia Zimermann of Germany had a rough start to the 2022 season, but the ultimate achievement was earned in Argentina. From this moment on Zimermann can now add the title of World Champion to her legacy. The Gold Medal winning performance to the music of Pasional/Oblivion/El Choclo earned 144.02 points. Zimermann captured the moment with exquisite elements, outstanding choreography and a beautiful classic style to win the first ever Gold Medal in Senior Solo for Germany. Skating to Carmen Natalia Baldizzone Morales of Spain embraced the character with her fast and dramatic style.  With 143.90 points Morales came in second with the Silver Medal. Asya Sofia Testoni of Italy won the Bronze Medal with a beautiful performance to Unraveling-Evanescene. Testoni skates with a lyrical and emotional style that resulted in 139.85 points. 

1. Emilia Zimermann, GER 144.02
2. Natalia Baldizzone Morales, ESP 143.90
3. Asya Sofia Testoni, ITA 139.85

Colombia can now claim ownership to the Senior Men Solo World Champion title with the exceptional performance of Brayan Carreño. Gaining his country’s first ever Gold Medal in the Senior Solo category, Carreño brought the crowd to their feet with a captivating style and all Level 4s on the required elements. Skating to a Tango Medley and scoring 150.62 total points, the top spot on the podium belonged to Carreño. Italy’s Giovanni Piccolantonio had a wonderfully fluid performance skating to White Crow. Earning 140.72 total points, Piccolantonio skated with sureness to win the Silver Medal.  Pulling up from 5th place after the Style Dance to the Bronze Medal was Llorenc Alavrez Caballero of Spain with 132.77 points. Skating to The Five Senses, Cabarello proved why he is one of the best in the world.

1. Brayan Carreño, COL 150.62
2. Giovanni Piccolantonio, ITA 140.72
3. Llorenc Alavrez Caballero, ESP 132.77

Nothing is ever assured in sports. There is always going to be defeat but there is always the thrill of victory and the Solo Dance events at the 66th Artistic Skating World Championship proved that. Congratulations to all the skaters and a welcome to the new World Champions for adding their names to the record books.

Friday, October 28th the Style Dance for Junior and Senior Couples starts at 12:20 pm ART and followed by the Short Program for Junior and Senior Pairs

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