Isabelle Sarech

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Isabelle Sarech
Born1968
Figure skating career
Country France
Partner Xavier Debernis
CoachGérard G.
Retired1992

Isabelle Sarech (born 1968) is a French former competitive ice dancer. With her skating partner, Xavier Debernis, she became the 1989 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, 1990 Skate America silver medalist, 1991 Skate Electric bronze medalist, and a two-time French national bronze medalist.

Sarech lived in Annecy before teaming up with Debernis. She then relocated to Lyon in order to train with him. The two were coached by Gérard G., the husband of Debernis' elder sister. [1]

In February 2020, Sarech accused Gérard G. of sexually abusing her when she was a minor. [1]

Competitive highlights

with Debernis
International [2] [3]
Event1985–861989–901990–911991–92
World Championships 12th14th
International de Paris 6th8th
International St. Gervais 3rd
Nebelhorn Trophy 1st
Skate America 2nd
Skate Electric 3rd
Merano Autumn Trophy 3rd
National
French Championships 3rd3rd4th

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References

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