Gabrielle Daleman Canadian figure skater Date of Birth: 13.01.1998 Country: Canada

1. Biography of Gabrielle Daleman
2. Early Career
3. Continued Success
4. Adult Career
5. Continued Progress
6. Recent Years

Biography of Gabrielle Daleman

Gabrielle Daleman is a Canadian figure skater who competes in ladies' singles. She was born in Toronto in the early months of 1998. From a young age, she began practicing figure skating, but initially, she did not achieve much success.

Early Career

In 2012, Daleman participated in her first Canadian Junior Championships and won the gold medal. However, she did not compete in the Junior World Championships that year. In the following season, she competed in the Junior Grand Prix series and made the decision to skip the Canadian Junior Championships. Instead, she directly competed in the senior Canadian Championships, where she finished in second place. This performance allowed her to represent Canada at the Junior World Championships in Milan, Italy, where she placed in the top six.

Continued Success

Following her success at the Junior World Championships, Daleman was selected by the Canadian federation to compete in the team World Championships in Japan, where she won a silver medal. She then continued to compete in the junior category in the Olympic season, but without much success. However, she confidently finished in second place at the national championships.

Adult Career

Daleman was included in the Canadian team for the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. In her Olympic debut, she showcased a solid performance and finished among the top 20 skaters. After her performance in Russia, she went on to compete at the World Championships in Japan, where she and her teammate, Kaetlyn Osmond, secured two spots for Canada in the following season.

In the post-Olympic season, Daleman transitioned into the senior category. In the fall, she won her home tournament, the Autumn Classic, surpassing all her previous achievements. She then competed in the Chinese and Japanese Grand Prix events, followed by winning the Canadian Championships in January 2015. She improved her previous achievements at the Continental Championships in Seoul, but struggled at the World Championships in Shanghai.

Continued Progress

In the next season, Daleman began competing at the Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Germany, where she confidently finished in third place. She then participated in the Grand Prix event in Chicago, where she placed just outside the podium. She continued her strong performances at the Trophée de France in Paris, improving her scores in the short program. At the Canadian National Championships, she won the silver medal.

In February, Daleman competed in Cannes at the Continental Championships, where she won her first silver medal. She further improved her scores in the free skate and total score. At the World Championships in Helsinki, she won her first bronze medal, helping secure three spots for Canada in the upcoming Olympics. She then participated in the team World Championships, exceeding her previous achievements in both the short program and total score.

Recent Years

After undergoing surgery for an ovarian cyst, Daleman took a break from training until mid-June. In the following season, she started at the Finlandia Trophy in Espoo, finishing in the top six. She then competed in the Chinese Grand Prix event in Beijing, where she placed in the middle of the rankings. At the Canadian National Championships in Vancouver, despite feeling unwell, Daleman won her second national title.

As of May 5th, 2017, Daleman was ranked 11th by the International Skating Union (ISU). She continues to strive for success in her figure skating career and represents Canada on the international stage.