The Grand Prix of Finland (also known in some years as the Grand Prix of Helsinki, the Grand Prix of Espoo, or the Finlandia Trophy) is an annual international figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating. It is organized by the Finnish Figure Skating Association. The competition was first held in 2018 in Helsinki as a replacement for the then-cancelled Cup of China.[1] Medals may be awarded in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance.
| Grand Prix of Finland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type: | ISU Grand Prix |
| Location: |  Finland |
| Host: | Finnish Figure Skating Association |
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international figure skating competitions, the annually-held Rostelecom Cup was cancelled.[2][3] As such, the Grand Prix of Finland returned in 2022 (called the Grand 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 |
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 |
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. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Meyers, Dvora (21 March 2022). "Russia's Figure Skating Ban Will Reverberate For Years To Come". Five Thirty Eight. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Russia Stripped of Hosting Grand Prix Figure Skating Event Due to the Invasion in Ukraine". Voice of America. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Sharma, Hritika (15 July 2022). "Finland replaces Russia as host of Grand Prix event". Reuters. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: 2018 Helsinki". ISU Results. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Espoo 2022". ISU Results. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Espoo 2023". ISU Results. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
External links
edit
- Grand Prix of Finland at SkatingScores.com
