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World Championships	5	1	0
European Championships	5	1	0
Grand Prix Final	2	1	1
World Junior Championships	0	1	0
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Medal list

Olympic Games

2022 Beijing

Ice dance

2018 Pyeongchang

Ice dance

World Championships

2015 Shanghai

Ice dance

2016 Boston

Ice dance

2018 Milan

Ice dance

2019 Saitama

Ice dance

2022 Montpellier

Ice dance

2017 Helsinki

Ice dance

European Championships

2015 Stockholm

Ice dance

2016 Bratislava

Ice dance

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2017 Ostrava

Ice dance

2018 Moscow

Ice dance

2019 Minsk

Ice dance

2020 Graz

Ice dance

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2017–18 Nagoya

Ice dance

2019–20 Torino

Ice dance

2016–17 Marseille

Ice dance

2014–15 Barcelona

Ice dance

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2013 Milan

Ice dance

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2012–13 Sochi

Ice dance

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Guillaume Cizeron (born 12 November 1994) is a French ice dancer who recently retired. He is famous for his partnership with Gabriella Papadakis. Together, they achieved amazing success in ice dancing.

They won the gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics. They also earned a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Papadakis and Cizeron are five-time World champions and five-time European champions. They also won the Grand Prix Final twice and are seven-time French national champions.

This duo holds a special record in figure skating. They broke world records 28 times! This is more than any other team since the judging system changed in 2004. They are known for their elegant and ballet-like skating style. Their performances often feature modern dance moves and are praised for their beauty.

About Guillaume Cizeron's Life
Guillaume's Ice Dance Journey
Guillaume's Choreography Career
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About Guillaume Cizeron's Life

Guillaume Cizeron was born on November 12, 1994, in Montbrison, Loire, France. His father, Marc, is involved in skating as the president of a local club.

Guillaume studied fine arts in Lyon before moving to Canada. In 2014, he moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He followed his coach, Romain Haguenauer, to continue his training there. Guillaume has always been open about his personal life with his family and friends.

Guillaume's Ice Dance Journey

Starting Out in Ice Dance

Guillaume Cizeron and Gabriella Papadakis became partners when they were about 9 or 10 years old. They started skating together in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Gabriella's mother, Catherine Papadakis, was their first coach. She coached them from the very beginning.

Junior International Competitions

Papadakis and Cizeron first competed in the ISU Junior Grand Prix series in 2009. They placed 15th at their first event in the United States. The next year, they finished 22nd at the World Junior Championships.

In the 2010–11 season, they earned a bronze medal at a Junior Grand Prix event in Austria. They improved to 12th place at the 2011 World Junior Championships. By the 2011–12 season, they were consistently placing 4th at their Junior Grand Prix events. They moved up to 5th at the 2012 World Junior Championships.

Moving to New Coaches and Junior Success

In 2012, Papadakis and Cizeron decided to train with new coaches in Lyon. These coaches included Muriel Zazoui, Romain Haguenauer, and Olivier Schoenfelder. This change helped them a lot.

They won their first Junior Grand Prix title in France. Then, they won another gold medal in Austria, achieving their highest score of 142.08 points. These wins qualified them for the Junior Grand Prix Final in Russia. They won the silver medal there.

At the 2013 World Junior Championships in Milan, they faced a challenge. Gabriella sprained her ankle during warm-ups. Despite this, they bravely finished their performance. They earned a silver medal, showing their determination.

First Steps as Senior Skaters

For the 2013–14 season, Papadakis and Cizeron moved up to the senior level. They won gold at their first senior international event, the International Cup of Nice. They also competed in two major Grand Prix events, placing 5th and 7th.

They were called to the 2014 European Championships as alternates and finished 15th. At the 2014 World Championships, they placed 13th.

Breakthrough Season: 2014–15

In July 2014, the team moved to Montreal, Canada, with their coach Haguenauer. Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon also joined their coaching team. Their free dance that season was inspired by a ballet called "Le Parc."

They started the season by winning the 2014 Skate Canada Autumn Classic. In November, they won their first Grand Prix gold medal at the 2014 Cup of China. They then won their second Grand Prix title at the 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard. This qualified them for their first Grand Prix Final in December, where they won a bronze medal.

In January 2015, they won their first European Championships gold medal in Stockholm. In March, they competed at the World Championships in Shanghai, China. They finished first overall, becoming the first French skaters to win a World title since 2008. They were also the youngest World champions in ice dance in 49 years!

Challenges and Triumphs: 2015–16 Season

The 2015–16 season started with a setback. In August 2015, Gabriella suffered a concussion after a fall in practice. This meant they had to withdraw from some early competitions. Doctors were unsure how long her recovery would take.

They returned to competition in December, winning their second French national title. At the 2016 European Championships in Bratislava, they won their second consecutive European title.

In March, Gabriella had another injury when a skate blade hit her knee. Despite this, they competed at the 2016 World Championships in Boston. They set a new world record score in the free program and won the competition. They finished the season by withdrawing from a team event due to Gabriella having a mild case of mononucleosis.

Continuing Success: 2016–17 Season

In the 2016–17 season, Papadakis and Cizeron won gold at the 2016 Trophée de France. They earned a silver medal at the 2016 NHK Trophy and the Grand Prix Final.

In January 2017, they won their third European Championships title in Ostrava. At the 2017 World Championships, they won the free dance with a new world record score. However, they took the silver medal overall.

Olympic Silver and World Gold: 2017–18 Season

For the 2017–18 season, Papadakis and Cizeron continued to break records. At the 2017 Cup of China, they set new world records for short dance, free dance, and overall score. They became the first team to score over 200 points! They continued this trend at the 2017 Internationaux de France, setting even higher world records.

They won their first Grand Prix Final title. They also won their fourth straight European Championships title, winning both programs.

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, they finished second. Gabriella had a small wardrobe malfunction during the short dance, but they still performed wonderfully. They won the free skate with a world record score, earning the silver medal. They ended the season by winning their third World title at the World Championships, setting new world records in all segments.

More World Records: 2018–19 Season

The 2018–19 season saw Papadakis and Cizeron continue their dominance. They had to withdraw from one event due to Guillaume's back injury. However, at the 2018 Internationaux de France, they won gold and set new world records again.

After winning their fifth French national title, they won their fifth straight European Championships title, setting more world records. They then claimed their fourth World title at the 2019 World Championships, setting new world records in all three segments. They concluded the season at the 2019 World Team Trophy, setting new world records in the free skating and overall score.

A Close Call: 2019–20 Season

In the 2019–20 season, Papadakis and Cizeron continued to impress. At the 2019 NHK Trophy, they set a world record in the rhythm dance with a score of 90.03. They were the first couple in history to score over 90 points in that segment. They won the free dance and qualified for the Grand Prix Final, which they won for the second time.

After another French national title, they competed at the 2020 European Championships. They were in first place after the rhythm dance, but they finished second overall. This was their first defeat since the 2018 Olympics. The 2020 World Championships were then cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pandemic Challenges: 2020–21 Season

The pandemic made international travel difficult. Papadakis and Cizeron both caught COVID-19 in July 2020. This kept them off the ice for three weeks. They decided to skip the French and European championships to focus on the World Championships. However, they later withdrew from the World Championships to focus on the 2022 Olympic season.

Olympic Gold and Fifth World Title: 2021–22 Season

Entering the Olympic season, they were unsure if it would be their last. For their rhythm dance, they worked with a choreographer to create a program based on "waacking," a dance style from the Los Angeles LGBT clubs. They spent six months learning about the dance's history.

They started the season by winning gold at the 2021 CS Finlandia Trophy. They also won gold at their two Grand Prix events, the 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia and the 2021 Internationaux de France. The Grand Prix Final was cancelled due to the Omicron variant.

After winning the French national title, they withdrew from the 2022 European Championships to avoid any risk before the Olympics.

At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Papadakis and Cizeron started the dance event with a record-setting rhythm dance score. They went on to win the free dance, setting a new world record for their total score (226.98). They achieved their dream of winning the Olympic gold medal!

They concluded the season at the 2022 World Championships in France. They won the rhythm dance with a new world record score. In the free dance, they set another world record, as well as a world record for total score. They took their fifth World title, sharing the podium with their training partners.

In June 2022, Papadakis and Cizeron announced they would take a one-year break from competing. They did not rule out returning for the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, they officially announced their retirement from competitive ice dance on December 3, 2024.

Guillaume's Choreography Career

After the 2021–22 Olympic season, Guillaume Cizeron started working as a choreographer for other skaters. He has helped create programs for many talented athletes from different countries.

His clients have included: