The 2008

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was the first event of six in the

2008–09 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating The 2008–09 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating was a series of six international invitational competitions in the 2008–09 season. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing on the seni ...

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

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on October 23–26. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles,

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, and

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. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2008–09 Grand Prix Final. The

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was the Viennese Waltz.

Schedule

All times are

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( UTC-7). * Friday, October 24 ** 3:05 p.m. – Ice dancing: Compulsory dance ** 7:35 p.m. – Pair skating: Short program ** 9:05 p.m. – Men's singles: Short program * Saturday, October 25 ** 2:08 p.m. – Ice dancing: Original dance ** 3:50 p.m. – Pair skating: Free skating ** 7:08 p.m. – Ladies' singles: Short program ** 9:10 p.m. – Men's singles: Free skating * Sunday, October 26 ** 11:08 a.m. – Ice dancing: Free dance ** 1:07 p.m. – Ladies' singles: Free skating ** 5:00 p.m. – Exhibition of Champions

Results

Men

Ladies

Pairs

Ice dancing

External links

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Official site
* * {{2008–09 in figure skating Skate America, 2008 Skate America Sports in Everett, Washington