1985 European Figure Skating Championships
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The 1985 European Figure Skating Championships were the European Figure Skating Championships
of the 1984-1985 season. Elite senior-level figure skaters from European ISU Member Nations competed for the title of European Champion. Skaters competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles
, men's singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
In 1985, the European Championships were held in Gothenburg
, Sweden
.
European Figure Skating Championships
The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion...
of the 1984-1985 season. Elite senior-level figure skaters from European ISU Member Nations competed for the title of European Champion. Skaters competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, men's singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
.
In 1985, the European Championships were held in Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
.
Men
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| 1 | Jozef Sabovčík Jozef Sabovcík Jozef Sabovčík is a Slovak figure skater who competed representing Czechoslovakia. He is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time European Champion .- Career :... |
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| 2 | Vladimir Kotin Vladimir Kotin Vladimir Grigorievich Kotin is a former Soviet figure skater. He was the 1978 World Junior silver medalist and the 1985-1988 European silver medalist. Kotin competed for the Soviet Union at the 1984 Winter Olympics, where he placed eighth, and at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where he placed sixth... |
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| 3 | Grzegorz Filipowski Grzegorz Filipowski Grzegorz Filipowski is a former Polish figure skater. He is the 1985 European bronze medalist, the 1989 European silver medalist and the 1989 World bronze medalist.... |
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| 4 | Heiko Fischer Heiko Fischer Heiko Fischer was a German figure skater. He was a two-time Olympic team member and five time German national champion.- Biography :... |
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| 5 | Falko Kirsten Falko Kirsten Falko Kirsten is a former German figure skater.He represented the club SC Einheit Dresden. He was five times East German Champion. In 1984 he participated at the Olympics.... |
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| 6 | Viktor Petrenko Viktor Petrenko Viktor Vasylovych Petrenko is a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater who represented the Soviet Union, the Unified Team, and Ukraine during his career. He is the 1992 Olympic Champion for the Unified Team... |
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| 7 | Fernand Fédronic | |
| 8 | Richard Zander Richard Zander Richard Zander is a former German figure skater.Zander was born in Portland, Oregon, USA to German parents. He moved in 1980 to Germany to focus intensely on figure skating training. He became German Champion in 1987 and 1989. His coach was Karin Doherty... |
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| 9 | Lars Åkesson | |
| 10 | Petr Barna Petr Barna Petr Barna is a Czech figure skater. He competed for Czechoslovakia. He was the first man to land a quadruple jump in Olympic competition.... |
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| 11 | Alessandro Riccitelli Alessandro Riccitelli Alessandro Riccitelli is a former Italian figure skater and seven-time national champion from 1984-91. He competed in several European and World Championships in the 1980s and 1990s, in addition to the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.... |
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| 12 | Nils Köpp | |
| 13 | Ralf Burghart | |
| 14 | Lars Dresler | |
| 15 | Stephen Pickavance | |
| 16 | Oula Jääskeläinen Oula Jääskeläinen Panu Oula Jääskeläinen is a Finnish figure skater. He is a multiple Finnish national champion. He placed 19th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. His highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 12th, which he achieved in 1991. His highest placement at the European Figure Skating... |
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| 17 | Wojciech Gwinner | |
| 18 | Imre Raábe | |
| 19 | Ed van Campen Ed van Campen -Results:-Navigation:... |
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| 20 | Fernando Soria | |
| WD | Oliver Höner Oliver Höner Oliver Höner is a Swiss figure skater. He is an eleven time Swiss national champion. He represented Switzerland at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where he placed 12th.... |
Ladies
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Katarina Witt Katarina Witt Katarina Witt is a German figure skater and model. In Germany she was commonly called "Kati" in the past, but today her full name is used more often.... |
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| 2 | Kira Ivanova Kira Ivanova Kira Valentinovna Ivanova was a figure skater from the former Soviet Union whose senior international career ran from 1979 to 1988... |
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| 3 | Claudia Leistner Claudia Leistner Claudia Leistner, married Pfrengle, is a German figure skater. She is the 1989 European Champion.-Biography:She was initially a roller-skater but later took up ice-skating... |
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| 4 | Simone Koch Simone Koch Simone Koch is a German figure skater.-Biography:Simone Koch learned her first triple jumps with coach Ingeburg Walter . Later she was coached by Ingrid Lehmann in Berlin. Simone Koch represented the club SC Einheit Berlin and therefore the GDR.In 1983, at the age of 14, she had already become... |
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| 5 | Anna Kondrashova | |
| 6 | Natalia Lebedeva Natalia Lebedeva Natalia Borisovna Lebedeva is a figure skater who competed for the Soviet Union. She is the 1989 and 1990 European silver medalist.-Results:-Navigation:... |
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| 7 | Claudia Villiger | |
| 8 | Patricia Neske Patricia Neske Patricia Neske is a former German figure skater. She is the 1990 German national champion and two-time European bronze medalist.-Biography:... |
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| 9 | Agnès Gosselin Agnès Gosselin Agnès Gosselin is a former French figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the French Figure Skating Championships for six straight years, from 1983 to 1988. She competed in the Winter Olympics in 1984 and 1988.-Results:-References:*... |
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| 10 | Susan Jackson | |
| 11 | Sandra Cariboni | |
| 12 | Constanze Gensel | |
| 13 | Lotta Falkenbäck | |
| 14 | Elise Ahonen | |
| 15 | Tamara Téglássy Tamara Téglássy Tamara Téglássy is a former Hungarian figure skater. She is the 1984-1991 Hungarian Champion and was a member of the Budapest Spartacus Sport Club -Results:-External links:* -Navigation:... |
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| 16 | Katrien Pauwels | |
| 17 | Florence Copp | |
| 18 | Sabine Paal | |
| 19 | Beatrice Gelmini | |
| 20 | Paola Tosi | |
| 21 | Connie Sjoholm-Jorgensem | |
| 22 | Nevenska Lisak | |
| 23 | Vibeke Sorensen | |
| 24 | Gabriella Balova | |
| 25 | Tjin Li Wang | |
| 26 | Marta Olozagarre |
Pairs
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Elena Valova Elena Valova - External links :** - Navigation :... / Oleg Vasiliev Oleg Kimovich Vasiliev Oleg Kimovich Vasiliev is a Russian pair skater who competed internationally for the Soviet Union. With partner Elena Valova, he is the 1984 Olympic Champion, 1988 Olympic silver medalist, and three-time World Champion . Their coach throughout their career was Tamara Moskvina... |
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| 2 | Larisa Selezneva Larisa Selezneva Larisa Yurievna Selezneva is a former Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With partner Oleg Makarov, she is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, 1985 World silver medalist, 1988 World bronze medalist, and two-time European Champion . They were coached by Igor Moskvin.- Career... / Oleg Makarov Oleg Vitalyevich Makarov Oleg Vitalyevich Makarov is a former Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With partner Larisa Selezneva, he is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, 1985 World silver medalist, 1988 World bronze medalist, and two-time European Champion . They were coached by Igor Moskvin.- Career... |
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| 3 | Veronika Pershina / Marat Akbarov Marat Akbarov Marat Akbarov is a former Soviet pair skater. With partner Veronika Pershina, he was the 1985 European bronze medalist and 1979 World Junior champion. He married fellow pair skater Marina Pestova. Together, they have a daughter, Angela.... |
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| 4 | Birgit Lorenz Birgit Lorenz Birgit Lorenz is a former East German pair skater who competed with Knut Schubert. They won the gold medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships in 1981 and 1985, and captured the silver medal in four additional years... / Knut Schubert Knut Schubert Knut Schubert is a former East German pair skater. With his sister, Katja Schubert, he won the bronze medal at the 1974 East German Figure Skating Championships. They went on to finish ninth at that year's European Figure Skating Championships and eleventh at the World Figure Skating... |
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| 5 | Manuela Landgraf Manuela Landgraf Manuela Landgraf is a former East German pair skater. She won the 1984 World Junior Figure Skating Championships with partner Ingo Steuer.- Competitive highlights :- Navigation :... / Ingo Steuer Ingo Steuer Ingo Steuer is a German pair skater and skating coach.With partner Mandy Wötzel, he was the 1998 Olympic bronze medalist the 1997 World champion, the 1995 European champion, and a four-time German national champion... |
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| 6 | Claudia Massari / Daniele Caprano | |
| 7 | Lenka Knapova / René Novotný René Novotný René Novotný is a Czech pair skater. He skates with partner Radka Kovaříková. They are the 1995 World champions. They were coached by Irina Rodnina. After winning their World title, they married and turned pro... |
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| WD | Dagmar Kovarova / Jozef Komar |
Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Natalia Bestemianova Natalia Bestemianova Natalia Filimonovna Bestemianova is a Russian ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union in her competitive career... / Andrei Bukin Andrei Bukin -External links:* * -Navigation:... |
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| 2 | Marina Klimova Marina Klimova Marina Vladimirovna Klimova is an ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union and the Unified team. With skating partner and husband Sergei Ponomarenko, she is the 1992 Olympic champion, 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, three-time World champion, and four-time European... / Sergei Ponomarenko Sergei Ponomarenko Sergei Vladilenovich Ponomarenko is a Russian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union and the Unified team. With skating partner and wife Marina Klimova, he is the 1992 Olympic champion, 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, three-time World champion, and four-time... |
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| 3 | Petra Born Petra Born Petra Born is a German former ice dancer. With partner Rainer Schönborn, she was a three-time German national champion and the 1985 European bronze medalist. They placed 9th at the 1984 Winter Olympics. They represented the club ERCH Zweibrücken and later the club Würzburger ERV... / Rainer Schönborn Rainer Schönborn Rainer Schönborn is a German former ice dancer. With partner Petra Born, he was a three-time German national champion and the 1985 European bronze medalist. They placed 9th at the 1984 Winter Olympics. They represented the club ERCH Zweibrücken and later the club Würzburger ERV... |
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| 4 | Karen Barber Karen Barber Karen Barber is a British ice dancer.-Skating career:With partner Kim Spreyer, she is the 1977 World Junior silver medalist. With partner Nicky Slater, she is the 1983 European bronze medalist... / Nicholas Slater Nicholas Slater Nicholas Mark "Nicky" Slater is a former competitive British ice dancer.-Skating career:With partner Kathryn Winter, he is the 1976 World Junior Champion. Following that partnership, he teamed up with Karen Barber. They are the 1983 European bronze medalists... |
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| 5 | Natalia Annenko Natalia Annenko Natalia Valeryevna Annenko is a Russian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union. She won the 1982 World Junior Figure Skating Championships with partner Vadim Karkachev. She later went on to compete with Genrikh Sretenski. With Sretenski, she is the 1988 European silver medalist and... / Genrikh Sretenski |
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| 6 | Kathrin Beck / Christoff Beck | |
| 7 | Isabella Micheli / Roberto Pelizzola | |
| 8 | Jindra Hola / Karol Foltan | |
| 9 | Klára Engi Klára Engi Klára Engi is a Hungarian ice dancer. She competed with Attila Tóth. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989... / Attila Tóth Attila Tóth Attila Tóth is a Hungarian ice dancer. He competed with Klára Engi. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989... |
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| 10 | Antonia Becherer Antonia Becherer Antonia Becherer is a German former ice dancer. With partner and twin brother Ferdinand Becherer, she was a three-time German national champion. They placed 9th at the 1988 Winter Olympics... / Ferdinand Becherer Ferdinand Becherer Ferdinand Becherer is a German ice dancer. With his partner and twin sister Antonia Becherer, he was a three-time German national champion. They placed 9th at the 1988 Winter Olympics... |
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| 11 | Sharon Jones Sharon Jones (figure skater) Sharon Jones is a British ice dancer. With partner Paul Askham, she is the 1985-1988 British national champion. They represented Great Britain at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where they placed 13th.... / Paul Askham Paul Askham Paul Askham is a British ice dancer. With partner Sharon Jones, he is the 1985-1988 British national champion... |
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| 12 | Marine Olivier / Philippe Boissier | |
| 13 | Brunhilde Bianchi / Walter Rizzo | |
| 14 | Isabelle Cousin / Martial Mette | |
| 15 | Gaby Schuppli / Markus Merz | |
| 16 | Asa Agblad / Christer Thornell |