Xavier Debernis

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Xavier Debernis
Personal information
Country represented France
Partner Isabelle Sarech
CoachGérard G.
Training locations Lyon
Retired1992

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

The two were coached by Gérard G., the husband of Debernis' elder sister, in Lyon. [1]

Competitive highlights

with Sarech
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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  2. "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. pp. 22–28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2010.
  3. "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2009.