JGP Gdansk Delivers Thrills and Surprises

The fifth event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series in Gdansk, Poland, concluded with a series of exciting results. Japan’s Mao Shimada continued her dominance, while Lukas Vaclavik of Slovakia and the U.S. Ice Dance team of Katarina Wolfkostin/Dimitry Tsarevski claimed their first JGP titles.

Shimada Shines Once Again

Mao Shimada cemented her status as the most successful Junior skater in history, winning her sixth JGP title. The 15-year-old set a new personal best with a total score of 224.68 points, securing her place in the Junior Grand Prix Final for the third consecutive year.

Vaclavik’s Surprise Win

Lukas Vaclavik of Slovakia stunned the competition by winning the Junior Men’s event. He overcame a shaky Short Program to deliver a strong Free Skating performance, securing his first JGP gold medal.

Wolfkostin/Tsarevski Grab Ice Dance Gold

The U.S. Ice Dance team of Katarina Wolfkostin/Dimitry Tsarevski won the Junior Ice Dance event with a strong performance in the Free Dance. The duo earned a season-best score of 166.88 points, securing their spot in the Junior Final.

Pairs Battle Heats Up

The Pairs competition saw a tight battle for the final spots in the Junior Final. Jiaxuan Zhang/Yihang Huang of China clinched their second gold medal of the season, while Sofia Holichenko/Artem Darenskyi of Ukraine earned the silver. Julia Quattrocchi/Simon Desmarais of Canada secured the bronze and a place in the Junior Final.

Junior Grand Prix Final Qualifiers

The top six skaters and couples in each discipline qualified for the Junior Grand Prix Final, which will be held in Grenoble, France, from December 5-8, 2024.

Don’t Miss the Next Event!

The ISU Junior Grand Prix Series continues with its sixth event in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from October 2nd to 5th. Be sure to tune in to watch the next generation of figure skating stars compete!