Everything that can be said about Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir pretty much has already been said — and deservedly so. The iconic ice dancers who enthralled Canadians for years concluded their illustrious careers with not one, but two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The subsequent celebrations and farewell tour gave their […]
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Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir named CBC Sports Canadian Athletes of the Year
Everything that can be said about Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir pretty much has already been said — and deservedly so. The iconic ice dancers who enthralled Canadians for years concluded their illustrious careers with not one, but two gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The subsequent celebrations and farewell tour gave their […]
Virtue, Moir tell Ellen DeGeneres they're 'definitely' not a couple
Not even Ellen DeGeneres could get Canadian ice dance sensations Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir to say they are more than friends. Virtue and Moir appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday, and the popular host asked them point-blank what a lot of skating fans have been wondering — “Are you a couple?” While pictures of […]
Hero's welcome awaits Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
Hundreds of fans filled up the tiny arrival section of the airport in London, Ont., belting out the national anthem and waving Canadian flags to welcome ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. The pair signed flags, signs and Tim Hortons cups in what will be their last Olympic homecoming, as they retire from professional […]
Olympic fan favorites Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have a ritual hug that syncs up their breathing before they skate together
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Canadian figure skating partners Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are Olympic favorites. The pair have a devoted following who hope they’re secretly in love. Virtue and Moir’s relationship is entirely platonic, according to them. But their ritual hug before each performance still has fans swooning. They sync up their breathing in order […]
Figure skaters Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir named Canada's flag-bearers
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will make history on Feb. 9, becoming the first woman and man — and first duo, period — to carry the Canadian flag into an Olympic opening ceremony. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of the Canadian Olympic Committee, from the House of Commons in Ottawa, announced Tuesday that the […]
Virtue, Moir capture 8th Canadian ice dance title with immaculate performance
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir captured their eighth Canadian figure skating title on Saturday, in their final appearance in the event. Gabrielle Daleman won the women’s singles title on her 20th birthday. Virtue and Moir brought the crowd to its feet with their sensual skate to music from “Moulin Rouge,” scoring 209.82 for the victory. Virtue, from London, […]
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir aiming for perfection at skating nationals
A month before the curtain closes on their outstanding career, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir might be closer to perfection than ever before. But the three-time world champions still see room for improvement. Skating to an upbeat medley of “Sympathy For The Devil,” “Hotel California,” and Santana’s “Oye Como Va,” Virtue and Moir scored a […]
Chan, Virtue & Moir will stick the landing at Canadian championships
This is the end of an era. Ten years ago, in 2008, Patrick Chan and the ice dance duo of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir each captured their first national figure skating titles. It marked the beginning of legendary careers that would result in three world titles apiece, an Olympic gold medal for Virtue and […]
Virtue, Moir hope revamped programs will lift them to Olympic gold
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir came out of retirement with one goal in mind. They envision standing on the Olympic medal podium when the curtain comes down on their competitive career. Only the top step will do. So when they lost for the first time in more than a year at the Grand Prix Final […]