Canada’s Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha clinched the silver medal in the ice dance competition at the recent Skate America figure skating event. Their total score of 197.16 secured them second place. The gold went to Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States with a score of 212.58, while France’s Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud claimed bronze with a score of 192.61. Meanwhile, Canada’s Alicia Fabbri and Paul Ayer finished in ninth place with a score of 165.68.
Lajoie and Lagha made history by becoming one of the few Canadian pairs to medal at the competition, alongside Kelly Ann Laurin and Loucas Ethier. Lajoie expressed her happiness with their performance, highlighting the hard work they put in between the Skate Canada and Skate America events. Lagha echoed her sentiments, stating that they couldn’t have performed better given the circumstances.
Laurin and Ethier, who earned bronze in the pairs event the day before, shared their surprise and joy at winning a medal. They emphasized the importance of their achievement, especially after facing challenges earlier in the season. Laurin and Ethier’s success on the international stage marked a significant comeback for them.
Overall, Canadian skaters showcased their talent and resilience at the Skate America competition, leaving a lasting impact on the ice dance and pairs events.