Shen Xue
Figure skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Pair skating
| Pair skating at the XXI Olympic Winter Games | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 40 from 12 nations |
| Winning score | 216.57 |
| Medalists | |
| Shen Xue / Zhao Hongbo China Pang Qing / Tong Jian China Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy Germany |
Who is the best Chinese figure skater?
Top 10
- Yang Yang (1976 – ) With an HPI of 49.10, Yang Yang is the most famous Chinese Skater.
- Zhao Hongbo (1973 – ) With an HPI of 48.95, Zhao Hongbo is the 2nd most famous Chinese Skater.
- Shen Xue (1978 – )
- Yang Yang (1977 – )
- Wang Meng (1985 – )
- Chen Lu (1976 – )
- Tong Jian (1979 – )
- Zhang Hao (1984 – )
Who won Vancouver 2010?
Vancouver became Canada’s third Olympic host city after winning the vote on the second ballot over PyeongChang, South Korea. But unlike the first two times the Olympic Games came to Canada when the host nation went without a gold medal, this time there were a record number of trips to the top of the podium.
Are Sui and Han a couple?
For Chinese pair Sui and Han, chemistry sparks brilliance, not romance. BOSTON – They have been partners for 10 years, since Sui Wenjing was 12 years old and Han Cong 14, and the longevity of that relationship is a critical part of what makes this Chinese team so good.
How many medals does Michelle Kwan have?
nine world medals
Kwan won five World Championships (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003), tying her with Carol Heiss (1956–1960) for the most world titles by an American. Kwan’s nine world medals overall is the all-time record for an American skater in any discipline.
Who won the 2010 Winter Olympics in Figure Skating?
The short program was held on February 23, 2010 and the free skating was held on February 25, 2010. Yuna Kim from South Korea won the gold medal setting three world best scores.
When did figure skating first appear in the Olympics?
It was featured a second time at the Antwerp Games, after which it was permanently transferred to the program of the Winter Olympic Games, first held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. In London, figure skating was presented in four events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s special figures, and mixed pairs.
What are the segments of the Olympic figure skating competition?
It consists of two segments: qualification and finals. During qualification each team has one men’s single skater, one ladies’ single skater, one pair, and one ice dance couple skate their short program/dance. Before the finals, each team is allowed to replace up to two skaters/couples.
Who won China’s first Olympic medal in Figure Skating?
Kim Yuna ‘s gold medal was South Korea’s first Olympic medal in figure skating. Daisuke Takahashi ‘s bronze medal was Japan’s first Olympic medal in the men’s event. The pairs team of Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo won China’s first gold medal in figure skating, ending the twelve Olympics winning streak by Soviet and Russian pairs.
