Fred's, (Used to be Barb's), Board

Just as Vanessa (age 33) is about to compete for the second time on Battle of the Blades, it has been announced that she and her partner have retired from competition.

From the French Ice Sports Federation:

Vanessa James et Morgan Ciprès, champions d’Europe 2019, ont décidé de mettre un terme à leur carrière. La Fédération Française des Sports de Glace leur souhaite le meilleur.

Here are links to some French articles:

• https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/sports-d-hi ... ce-1016114
• https://www.vosgesmatin.fr/sport/2020/0 ... essa-james
• https://www.lequipe.fr/Patinage-artisti ... re/1177496