Fournier Beaudry maintains ‘spark’ and ‘passion’ ahead of new challenge with Olympic champion Cizeron

Canadian figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry is embarking on an exciting new chapter on the ice, teaming up with 30-year-old Olympic and world ice dance champion Guillaume Cizeron. After over a decade of competing, the 32-year-old skater is not ready to hang up her skates just yet, choosing to join forces with Cizeron for a fresh start.

Training out of the Ice Academy of Montreal, Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron are aiming to represent France in the upcoming season, a move that signifies a new beginning for both athletes. Cizeron shared, “I introduced the idea to Laurence a few months ago, I think we were both at a crossroads. We were getting close to the end, but had the feeling of maybe some unfinished business … and thought it would be a good opportunity to have a new, last chapter together.”

The partnership marks Cizeron’s return to competitive skating after a three-year hiatus. Previously paired with Gabriella Papadakis, with whom he secured the 2022 Olympic gold medal and five world titles, Cizeron officially retired their partnership in December 2024.

Fournier Beaudry, a native of Montreal, represented Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, finishing ninth with her former partner Nikolaj Soerensen. Following an investigation by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner into allegations of sexual assault against Soerensen, Skate Canada banned him in October 2024 for a minimum of six years. Fournier Beaudry is now eager to forge a new path with Cizeron, expressing her continued passion and desire for the sport.

Both skaters believe they still have more to offer despite their extensive careers in figure skating. Cizeron emphasized, “We’re still young, and I think the passion to perform and the will to get better … that little fire inside that you need to train every day.” With their combined experience and knowledge, the duo aims to leverage their strengths to compete at the highest level.

Preparations are underway for Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron to make their competitive debut in August 2024. Fournier Beaudry highlighted the excitement of exploring this new partnership, stating, “We have nothing to lose, we have everything to gain. We’re still discovering and still creating, and it’s just been a beautiful surprise.”

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