Isabelle Sarech (born in 1968) is a French former competitive ice dancer. With her skating partner, Xavier Debernis, she became the 1989 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, 1990 Skate America silver medalist, 1991 Skate Electric bronze medalist, and a two-time French national bronze medalist.
| Isabelle Sarech | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | France |
| Partner | Xavier Debernis |
| Coach | Gérard G. |
| Retired | 1992 |
Sarech lived in Annecy before teaming up with Debernis. She then relocated to Lyon in order to train with him. The two were coached by Gérard G., the husband of Debernis' elder sister.[1]
In February 2020, Sarech accused Gérard G. of sexually abusing her when she was a minor.[1]
Competitive highlights
edit- with Debernis
| International[2][3] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1985–86 | 1989–90 | 1990–91 | 1991–92 |
| World Championships | 12th | 14th | ||
| International de Paris | 6th | 8th | ||
| International St. Gervais | 3rd | |||
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 1st | |||
| Skate America | 2nd | |||
| Skate Electric | 3rd | |||
| Merano Autumn Trophy | 3rd | |||
| National | ||||
| French Championships | 3rd | 3rd | 4th | |
References
edit- ^ a b Etienne, Yoann; Bezin, Elsa (14 February 2020). "Isabelle Sarech, patineuse artistique violée à 16 ans : "Il a fallu #MeToo pour que je réalise"" [Figure skater Isabelle Sarech raped at 16: "#MeToo was necessary for me to realise"]. francetvinfo.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. pp. 22–28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2010.
- ^ "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2009.