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2008 Skate America | |
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Type: | Grand Prix |
Date: | October 23 – 26 |
Season: | 2008–09 |
Location: | Everett, Washington |
Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
Venue: | Comcast Arena at Everett |
Champions | |
Men's singles: Takahiko Kozuka | |
Ladies' singles: Kim Yuna | |
Pairs: Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy | |
Ice dance: Isabelle Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder | |
Previous: 2007 Skate America | |
Next: 2009 Skate America | |
Previous GP: – | |
Next GP: 2008 Skate Canada International |
The 2008 Skate America was the first event of six in the 2008–09 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Comcast Arena at Everett in Everett, Washington on October 23–26. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2008–09 Grand Prix Final. The compulsory dance was the Viennese Waltz.