The Medal Winners Open is an invitational pro-am

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organized by the

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and sanctioned by the

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(ISU). Medals are awarded in the disciplines of Men's and Ladies' singles. The invited skaters should have won a medal in a major ISU competition such as

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, Worlds,

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, 4CC, and

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. Each skater performs an ISU free skating program in a modified format which emphasizes artistic merit. The program duration is 3 minutes and 30 seconds +/- 10 seconds for men and 3 minutes +/- 10 seconds for ladies. Three jump passes, three spins, and a choreographic sequence should be performed. One of the jump passes can be a two-jump combination or a sequence of jumps. Vocal music, theatrical lighting, and small props are allowed.

2017

In place of Medal Winners Open, the promoters presented Medal Winners Gala on January 14, 2017 in

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, Japan.

2016

The third competition was held on January 15, 2016 in

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, Japan.

Men

Ladies

2015

The second competition was held on January 16, 2015 in

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, Japan.

Men

Ladies

2012

The inaugural competition was held on October 5, 2012 in Saitama, Japan.

Men

Ladies

References

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External links

Results at GoldenSkate.com

2012 competition official site

2012 competition information at the International Skating Union

2015 competition official site

2015 competition information at the International Skating Union

2016 competition official site

2016 competition information at the International Skating Union
Figure skating competitions