{"product_id":"triumph-on-ice-the-new-world-of-figure-skating-hardcover","title":"Triumph on Ice: The New World of Figure Skating - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean Riley Senft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGérard Châtaigneau\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new posse of figure skating superstars has emerged over the last decade, delighting fans around the world. These young athletes--whose skill, power, grace and artistry were so thrillingly displayed at the 2010 Olympics, are celebrated here in glorious images and insightful text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the 1998 Nagano Games, Olympic figure skating judge Jean Senft blew the whistle on vote trading, paving the way for a new judging system that is now driving the sport in exciting directions. Senft describes how today's skaters are exploring ever-more difficult and dramatic ways of scoring and provides an insider's view of international figure skating at its highest level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than 140 stunning full-color photographs by renowned photographer G rard Ch taigneau highlight the talents of the sport's new stars, including Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Evan Lysacek, Joannie Rochette, Yu-Na Kim, Johnny Weir, Mao Asada, and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Riley Senft\u003c\/b\u003e is an International Skating Union World and Olympic Judge and Referee and has worked with athletes for more than 40 years, judging nationally and internationally. She has won several awards, including the Governor General's Bronze Medal and inaugural Jean Riley Senft Integrity Award. She lives in West Vancouver, British Columbia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGérard Châtaigneau\u003c\/b\u003e is a photographer and former figure skater. He has been photographing figure skating for 24 years including all the Olympic Games and World Championships since 1988. His work has appeared in numerous figure skating books and calendars, and is used by international news agencies. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53741710049644,"sku":"9781553656579","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/3019\/6844\/files\/d745d213eb6a2cb8da4983c4eca5e048.webp?v=1778493489","url":"https:\/\/pattansenterprise.com\/products\/triumph-on-ice-the-new-world-of-figure-skating-hardcover","provider":"Pattansenterprise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}