The First Olympic Ice Dance Champions From North America:
On February 22, 2010, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir became Canada's and North America's first-ever Olympic Ice Dance Champions.
Canadian Ice Dance Champions, Four Continents Champions, World Silver Medalists:
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Canadian national ice dance title. They won the 2008 Four Continents Championships and won a silver medal at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships. In 2009, they won bronze at the World Figure Skating Championships which took place in Los Angeles.World Junior Ice Dance Champions:
Virtue and Moir had a successful career at the junior level. In 2006, they won the World Junior Ice Dance Championships.
Dates and Places of Birth:
Tessa Virtue was born on May 17, 1989 in London, Ontario, Canada. Scott Moir was born on September 2, 1987 in London, Ontario, Canada.
About Scott Moir's Ice Skating Family:
Scott's mother is a figure skating coach. His brother, Danny, competed with his cousin Sheri Moir in ice dancing. Danny Moir is now a figure skating coach in Europe and Sheri Moir competes in synchronized skating.
Began Skating:
Tessa began skating when she was six years old and Scott was four when he began to skate.
Began Partnership:
Virtue and Moir became ice dance partners in 1997.
Coaches and Training :
Tessa and Scott train in Canton, Michigan under Igor Shpilband and Marina Zueva.
Hobbies and Interests :
Dance, travel, photography, and shopping are things Tessa enjoys. Scott enjoys most sports, especially softball.
Favorite Skater:
Both Virtue and Moir admire and look up to Kurt Browning.
Competition Highlights:
- 2010 Olympic Games - 1st
- 2009 World Championships - 3rd
- 2008 World Championships - 2nd
- 2008 Four Continents Championships - 1st
- 2008 Canadian National Championshps - 1st
- 2007 World Championshps - 6th
- 2007 Four Continents Championshps - 3rd
- 2007 Canadian Championships - 2nd
- 2007 World Junior Championships - 1st
- 2006 Four Continents Championshps - 3rd
- 2006 Canadian Championships - 3rd
