Cizeron Makes Ice Dance History in a Close Fight
Guillaume Cizeron, alongside his partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry, won the Olympic gold in ice dance, making history by becoming the first ice dancer to win Olympic gold with two different partners.
At the Milano Cortina Olympics, the French ice dance duo of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron clinched the gold medal with a score of 225.82 points. They narrowly defeated American pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who scored 224.39 points, by a mere 0.46 points in the rhythm dance and 0.97 points in the free dance. This victory is particularly significant, as it showcases the intense competitiveness of this sport at the Olympic level.
Guillaume Cizeron made history with this win, becoming the first ice dancer to achieve Olympic gold with two different partners, having previously won gold in Pyeongchang with Gabriella Papadakis. This milestone not only elevates Cizeron's status in the figure skating world but also underscores the progress and evolution of ice dance at the Olympics, where skill and artistry are paramount.
The bronze medal was won by Canadian pair Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who scored 217.74 points, maintaining consistent performance across both dances. Other notable placements included the Italian pair Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri in fourth and the American duo Emilea Zinga and Vadym Kolesnik in fifth. The competition proved to be fierce, reflecting a high level of talent among the participating athletes, and the performances will be remembered for their technical precision and emotional expression.