Gilles and Poirier Secure First ISU Title at Four Continents
The Canadian duo's mesmerizing performance earns them gold, setting a high bar for the upcoming world championships in Montreal.
- Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won gold at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, marking their first International Skating Union title.
- The duo's performance to 'Wuthering Heights' earned them a total of 214.36 points, showcasing their skillful lifts, seamless twizzles, and artistic dance spin.
- Canadian pair Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen took silver, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko from the United States secured bronze.
- Poirier and Gilles' victory is seen as a significant milestone in their careers, especially following Gilles' recovery from ovarian cancer.
- The event sets the stage for the upcoming world championships in Montreal, where Poirier and Gilles aim to continue their success.