TheGrand Prix of Finland(also known in some years as theGrand Prix of Helsinki,theGrand Prix of Espoo,or theFinlandia Trophy) is an annual internationalfigure skating competitionheld as part of theISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.It is organized by theFinnish Figure Skating Association.The competition was first held in2018inHelsinkias a replacement for the then-cancelledCup of China.[1]Medals may be awarded inmen's singles, women's singles,pair skating,andice dance.
| Grand Prix of Finland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type: | ISU Grand Prix |
| Location: |  Finland |
| Host: | Finnish Figure Skating Association |
Following theRussian invasion of Ukraineand the subsequent ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international figure skating competitions, the annually-heldRostelecom Cupwas cancelled.[2][3]As such, the Grand Prix of Finland returned in 2022 (called theGrand Prix of Espoo) to serve as a replacement for the Rostelecom Cup.[4]
Medalists
editMen's singles
edit| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Helsinki |  Yuzuru Hanyu
|
 Michal Brezina
|
 Cha Jun-hwan
|
[5] |
| 2022 | Espoo |  Ilia Malinin
|
Shun Sato
|
 Kévin Aymoz
|
[6] |
| 2023 | Kao Miura
|
Shun Sato
|
Kévin Aymoz
|
[7] | |
| 2024 | Helsinki | Yuma Kagiyama
|
Kévin Aymoz
|
 Daniel Grassl
|
Women's singles
edit| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Helsinki |  Alina Zagitova
|
Stanislava Konstantinova
|
Kaori Sakamoto
|
[5] |
| 2022 | Espoo | Mai Mihara
|
 Loena Hendrickx
|
Mana Kawabe
|
[6] |
| 2023 | Kaori Sakamoto
|
Rion Sumiyoshi
|
Amber Glenn
|
[7] | |
| 2024 | Helsinki | Hana Yoshida
|
Rino Matsuike
|
Lara Naki Gutmann
|
Pairs
edit| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Helsinki | [5] | |||
| 2022 | Espoo | [6] | |||
| 2023 | [7] | ||||
| 2024 | Helsinki |
Ice dance
edit| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Helsinki | [5] | |||
| 2022 | Espoo | [6] | |||
| 2023 | [7] | ||||
| 2024 | Helsinki |
References
edit- ^"ISU announces 2018-19 Grand Prix assignments".Figure Skaters Online.28 June 2018.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^Meyers, Dvora (21 March 2022)."Russia's Figure Skating Ban Will Reverberate For Years To Come".Five Thirty Eight.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^"Russia Stripped of Hosting Grand Prix Figure Skating Event Due to the Invasion in Ukraine".Voice of America.25 April 2022.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^Sharma, Hritika (15 July 2022)."Finland replaces Russia as host of Grand Prix event".Reuters.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^abcd"ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: 2018 Helsinki".ISU Results.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^abcd"ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Espoo 2022".ISU Results.Retrieved2 July2023.
- ^abcd"ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Espoo 2023".ISU Results.Retrieved18 November2023.
External links
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- Grand Prix of Finlandat SkatingScores.com
