Canadian figure skaters put themselves in contention for medals in all categories after impressive performances in the short programs at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier secured the second spot with a score of 79.56 in the rhythm dance to RuPaul’s “Supermodel [You Better Work].” They are closely behind Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France, who lead with 79.89 points.
Fournier Beaudry, originally from Montreal, previously competed for Canada with Nikolaj Sorensen before his suspension for sexual misconduct was overturned. She partnered with Cizeron, the 2022 Olympic champion, this season and together they clinched the gold at the Grand Prix de France in October.
In the men’s short program, Stephen Gogolev claimed the second position with 89.35 points, showcasing two quad jumps and a clean triple axel. The 20-year-old from Toronto, making a comeback after battling injuries, outperformed Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, who finished third with 88.16 points.
Adam Siao Him Fa, the European champion and world bronze medalist, led the men’s short program with 92.50 points. Roman Sadovsky, the reigning national champion from Vaughan, Ont., stood in sixth place with 82.91 points. Gogolev and Sadovsky are vying for Canada’s sole men’s entry at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics, with the decision to be made after the national championships in Gatineau, Que., in January.
Madeline Schizas, the three-time Canadian champion and a top contender for Canada’s women’s Olympic spot, ranked third in her short program with 65.16 points. American skater Amber Glenn led with 75.72 points, followed by Mone Chiba of Japan with 72.89 points.
In the pairs event, Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finished fourth with 70.13 points, staying within reach of the podium in a highly competitive field. The competition at the Finlandia Trophy is the final stop in the Grand Prix series, offering skaters the last opportunity to qualify for the Grand Prix Final, scheduled for December 5-8 in Nagoya, Japan.