John Nicks Pairs Challenge

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John Nicks Pairs Challenge
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Type: ISU Challenger Series
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The John Nicks Pairs Challenge is an annual international pair skating competition held in September in New York City, New York. It is hosted by U.S. Figure Skating. Medals are awarded at the senior and junior levels. It was named in honor of British figure skating coach and former pair skater John Nicks. [1]

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The International Skating Union announced that the 2024 John Nicks Pairs Challenge event would be part of the Challenger Series. [2]

Senior results

CS: Challenger Series

YearGoldSilverBronzeRef.
2021
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2022 [4]
2023 [5]
2024 CS

Junior results

YearGoldSilverBronzeRef.
2021 [3]
2022 [4]
2023 [5]
2024 CS

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References

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  2. "Communication No. 2619". International Skating Union . Retrieved March 19, 2024.
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