Figure Skating
Silver	1992	Ice Dance

Isabelle Duchesnay (born December 18, 1963, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada) was a former figure skater who competed for both Canada and France in the Ice dancing discipline. She, with her brother Paul Duchesnay, formed one of the most dynamic duos in the history of their sport. Subject: The Olympic Rings. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... The XVI Olympic Winter Games were held in 1992 in Albertville, France. ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aylmer is a sector of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, located on the Ottawa River. ... Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. ...

Raised in Canada, Isabelle started skating at an early age. Her first major impact came at the 1982 Canadian Nationals where, she and her brother placed second in the Canadian junior competition. With her development accerelating, the Duchesnays became much more innovative and revolutionary. Strongly criticized by the Canadian Federation of figure skating, Isabelle and her brother, would make a decision that ultimately would change the face of figure skating. In 1985, disappointed, dissatified, and frustrated with the restrictive nature of the Canadian Ice skating federation, decide to change allegiances, and skate competitively for their mother's and Paul's homeland of France. 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

It was during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, where the Duchesnays would conquer the heart of the public with their superb Argentinian tango, and their innovative free dance, a jungle inspired theme set to drums. However, the judging, though not very enthusiastic about their innovation, placed the pair with an eighth place ranking. The XV Olympic Winter Games were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Heart of the new west City of Calgary, Alberta, Canadas Location. ...

Isabelle and Paul continued with their revolutionary style which brought them a rabib fan base and rising success that included a third place finish at the 1989 World Figure Skating Championship in Paris, France, and a second place finish in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at 1990 World Figure Skating Championships. Their hard work would pay dividends during the 1991 World Figure Skating Championships in Munich, Germany where they would capture their first world championship. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World Figure Skating Championships: Mens singles winners: 1896 - Gilbert Fuchs, (Germany) 1897 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1898 - Henning Grenander, (Sweden) 1899 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1900 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1901 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1902 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1903 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1904 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1905 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1906 - Gilbert... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Please read first: This article is about the Nova Scotia community. ... This article is about the year. ... World Figure Skating Championships: Mens singles winners: 1896 - Gilbert Fuchs, (Germany) 1897 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1898 - Henning Grenander, (Sweden) 1899 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1900 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1901 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1902 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1903 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1904 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1905 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1906 - Gilbert... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World Figure Skating Championships: Mens singles winners: 1896 - Gilbert Fuchs, (Germany) 1897 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1898 - Henning Grenander, (Sweden) 1899 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1900 - Gustav Hugel, (Austria) 1901 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1902 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1903 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1904 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1905 - Ulrich Salchow, (Sweden) 1906 - Gilbert... Munich: Frauenkirche and Town Hall steeple Munich (German: München pronunciation) is the state capital of the German Bundesland of Bavaria. ...

Isabelle and Paul were favoured to win gold at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Facing stiff competition from the Russian pair of Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko, faultered and finished second. This would be the pair's last amateur competition as they would compete professional until 1996 when Isabelle's brother would suffer a life-threatening roller-blading accident. The XVI Olympic Winter Games were held in 1992 in Albertville, France. ... Categories: France geography stubs | Host cities of the Winter Olympic Games | Cities, towns and villages in France ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

One of the most notable coaches, Isabelle would have, was legendary figure skater Christopher Dean. By their creativity and their courage, they opened the door at a new era in the world of the dance. Christopher Colin Dean (born 22 July 1958 in Nottingham, Great Britain) was a British figure skater who won a gold medal in ice dancing at the 1984 Winter Olympics with his skating partner Jayne Torvill. ...