Leah Neset and Artem Markelov set higher goals for 2023-24

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American ice dancers Leah Neset and Artem Markelov are setting higher goals as they continue to rise through the ranks. The duo dominated on the Junior Grand Prix circuit this season, winning both solo events and the Final. They have improved significantly since last season which they capped off with a fifth-place finish at 2023 Junior Worlds. They are now considered the frontrunners and carry the weight of expectations as favorites for the upcoming Junior Worlds in Taipei.
In this interview we reflect on their week of big success in Beijing. The duo shares how they met three years ago and how Markelov moved in with Leah's family without knowing any English. He tells about his first challenges in the new country and how he managed to settle in. We talk about the secret of their success and what makes them such a good match, both on and off the ice.
We also go back in time and learn how both of them started skating and what made them switch from singles to ice dance and what fascinates them about their discipline. We learn what they enjoy doing next to skating, and when speaking about one another, it gets obvious that they have a deep bond between each other off the ice.
Neset and Markelov will compete next at the 2024 U.S. Junior Championships and will then prepare for Junior Worlds.
It has not yet been decided if they will move up to the senior ranks next season. They are still age-eligible for one more year as juniors.

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@kfo2520 8 ай бұрын

Their skating is even more stunning in person! They’re so fast and skilled

@KS-lp3ui 8 ай бұрын

Love their smiles and demeanor. They both seem very kind! I look forward to watching them skate as seniors (I rarely watch juniors).

@LoLovesLife 6 ай бұрын

I love to see the human side of athletes!!! It's fantastic to see young people truly loving the sport!

@mylesgarcia4625 8 ай бұрын

What a wonderful pair of young, nice people! Best of luck, Leah & Artem. Know that (I'm from northern California) whenever you're skating, you have fins like me cheering you in the ether!! God bless.

@omyogagal 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations on winning US Junior Championships! The way they improved this season is stunning to the point it's almost mind-boggling🤯 After watching this interview it all makes sense now. Best wishes on Junior World Championships next month❤

@trylogic4084 7 ай бұрын

Holy cow, he has only been ice dancing for 5 years! I'm so impressed, with both of them, but that's especially amazing. I'm so happy to have these guys representing us! Very very exciting.

@debra9778 7 ай бұрын

What a great interview! It shows their personalities of youth and vibrancy, working hard for their dreams. I'm getting a good vibe on their Olympic future, can't wait!