Canadian figure skaters delivered strong performances in the short programs at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, positioning themselves well to contend for medals in all disciplines. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier secured second place with a score of 79.56 in the rhythm dance segment, skating to “Supermodel [You Better Work]” by RuPaul. They closely trailed Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France, who scored 79.89 points.
Fournier Beaudry, originally from Montreal, previously skated for Canada alongside Nikolaj Sorensen before his suspension for sexual misconduct was overturned. Teaming up with Cizeron, the 2022 Olympic champion, this season proved successful as they clinched gold at the Grand Prix de France in October.
In the men’s short program, Stephen Gogolev claimed the second spot with an impressive score of 89.35 points, showcasing two quad jumps and a flawless triple axel. The 20-year-old skater from Toronto, making a comeback after battling injuries, outperformed Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, who finished third with 88.16 points.
Adam Siao Him Fa led the men’s competition with 92.50 points, while Roman Sadovsky, the reigning national champion from Vaughan, Ont., settled for sixth place with a score of 82.91. Gogolev and Sadovsky are vying for Canada’s single men’s entry at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics, with the final decision to be made post the national championships in January.
Madeline Schizas, a three-time Canadian champion and a top contender for the women’s Olympic spot, secured the third position in the short program with 65.16 points. The United States’ Amber Glenn led the pack with 75.72 points, followed closely by Mone Chiba of Japan.
In the pairs event, Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finished fourth with a score of 70.13, staying within striking distance of the podium. The competition was intense, with Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin of Germany leading the pack with 70.40 points.
The Finlandia Trophy marks the final event in the Grand Prix series and serves as the last opportunity for skaters to qualify for the Grand Prix Final, scheduled for December 5-8 in Nagoya, Japan.