The 1995

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was the first event of five in the 1995–96

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, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the

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on October 17–22. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles,

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, and

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. Skaters earned points towards qualifying for the

1995–96 Champions Series Final The 1995–96 ISU Champions Series Final was an elite figure skating competition held in Paris, France from February 23 through 25, 1996. Medals were awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The Champions Serie ...

Results

Men

Ladies

Michelle Kwan rose to first after placing third in the short program. Bobek missed all five of her triple jumps.

Pairs

Ice dancing

References

External links

1995–96 Champions Series results
{{1995–96 in figure skating Skate America, 1995 Skate America