(January 26, 2006)

Both the Les Suprêmes senior and junior teams came home with medals from the 2006 Cup of Berlin.

The international synchronized skating competition took place Jan. 12-15 in Berlin, Germany.

Les Suprêmes senior were third overall in the senior event. The team placed fifth in the short program and moved up to finish third in the free skate to capture the bronze medal with a combined total of 124.18 points.

Winning the gold medal was the Rockettes from Finland, who earned a total of 139.43 points, finishing ahead of Team Berlin 1, of Germany, with 136.74 points.

Les Suprêmes junior were golden in the junior event. The team moved up from third after the short program to win the free skate and earn a total of 94.17 points to finish first overall.

The Finnish team Les Miracles was second with 92.64 points, while Team Berlin Juniors finished third with a score of 38.50.

Skate Canada congratulates Les Suprêmes senior and junior teams for their success at the 2006 Cup of Berlin.