Stephen Gogolev claimed his first Grand Prix medal while Roman Sadovsky showcased his competitive spirit for Canada’s lone men’s figure skating spot at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Gogolev secured third place in the men’s event at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy in Helsinki, continuing his impressive season. Additionally, ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier clinched a silver medal and qualified for the upcoming Grand Prix Final in December.
Gogolev, a 20-year-old skater from Toronto, delivered a solid performance, finishing third in the free skate with a score of 164.26, closely trailing the European champion and world bronze medallist, Adam Siao Him Fa of France. Expressing his satisfaction with his skate, Gogolev acknowledged the mental challenge of being in a podium position for the first time but emphasized his focus on the present and giving his best effort.
On the other hand, Sadovsky, initially in sixth place, made a strong comeback in the free skate to secure the fourth position overall with a total of 243.29 points, just behind Gogolev. Yuma Kagiyama of Japan dominated the competition, claiming the top spot with 270.45 points, followed by Siao Him Fa and Gogolev.
Gilles and Poirier maintained their second-place position after the rhythm dance, delivering a captivating free dance performance to “Vincent” by Govardo, earning a total score of 202.11 points. The duo expressed pride in their performance, aiming to prove their capabilities following a previous competition.
In ice dance, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France secured the top spot with a total of 204.18 points. Fournier Beaudry, formerly representing Canada with Nikolaj Soerensen, now competes for France alongside Cizeron, the 2022 Olympic champion.
Other notable Canadian results include Madeline Schizas finishing fifth in the women’s event and Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud placing fifth in pairs. The Finlandia Trophy marked the conclusion of the Grand Prix series, determining qualifications for the upcoming Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan.
Live coverage of the Grand Prix Final will be available on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem, offering viewers the chance to witness top skaters in action.
