Canadian Ice Dance Champions:
Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon won the Canadian national ice dancing title in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. They are known for dramatic and elegant lifts. They are a couple off the ice and their love for each other shows in their skating.
Dates and Places of Birth:
Patrice Lauzon was born on November 26, 1975 in Montreal, Canada. Marie-France Dubreuil was born on August 11, 1974 in Montreal, Canada.
How Patrice Lauzon Began Skating:
Patrice Lauzon was originally a hockey player. He began to do figure skating to help with the skating skills needed for ice hockey. He did singles first and at the age of twelve began ice dancing.
How Marie-France Dubreuil Began Ice Dancing:
Marie-France Dubreuil began ice skating when she was five years old. She did single skating at first, but switched to ice dancing when she was ten years old.
Began Skating Together:
Dubreuill and Lauzon began skating together in 1995.
Training:
Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon train in Lyon, France.
Coach:
Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon's coach is Murielle Boucher-Zazoui.
Withdrawal at the 2006 Olympics:
Dubreuil and Lauzon were forced to withdraw at the 2006 Olympics. During the original dance portion of the event, they had an accident during one of the lifts. Marie-France's hip was hurt after the fall and they were not able to compete in the free dance portion of the event.
Competition Highlights:
- Silver Medalists World Championships 2007
- Four Continents Champions 2007
- Canadian Ice Dance Champions 2007
- Silver Medalists World Championships 2006
- Canadian Ice Dance Champions 2006
- Canadian Ice Dance Champions 2005
- Canadian Ice Dance Champions 2004
- Canadian Ice Dance Champions 2000
Nicknames:
Marie-France's nickname is Marie. Patrice's nickname is Patch.
