World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to become Canadian citizen

World Champion Figure Skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to Become Canadian Citizen

Deanna Stellato-Dudek, the reigning world champion figure skater, is set to take the oath of Canadian citizenship on Wednesday in Montreal. This milestone will make her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games, a dream she has been working towards since teaming up with partner Maxime Deschamps in 2019.

The 41-year-old pairs skater made history earlier this year when she and Deschamps clinched the gold medal at the world championships, making her the oldest woman to win a world figure skating title. Born and raised in the United States, Stellato-Dudek has been living in Canada and competing internationally for the country for the past few years.

Stellato-Dudek, a former world junior silver medallist, initially retired from skating at the age of 17 due to a hip injury. However, she made a remarkable comeback 16 years later with the goal of winning an Olympic medal. After skating with American partner Nathan Bartholomay for three years, she decided to join forces with Deschamps from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.

Earlier this year, Stellato-Dudek revealed that she had filed for Canadian citizenship and even started an online petition that garnered nearly 10,000 signatures in support of her citizenship journey. Now, with her citizenship ceremony just around the corner, the accomplished figure skater is one step closer to fulfilling her Olympic aspirations.

Stellato-Dudek’s dedication and perseverance in the sport have not gone unnoticed, and her journey to becoming a Canadian citizen is a testament to her passion for figure skating and representing her new home on the world stage. Fans and supporters alike are eagerly anticipating her future performances as she continues to make her mark in the figure skating world.