Figure skating competition held in Detroit, Michigan
1997 Skate America
Type:
Champions Series
Date:
October 23 – 25
Season:
1997–98
Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Host:
U.S. Figure Skating
Venue:
Joe Louis Arena
Champions
Men's singles: Todd Eldredge
Ladies' singles: Michelle Kwan
Pairs: Marina Eltsova / Andrey Bushkov
Ice dance: Elizabeth Punsalan / Jerod Swallow
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The 1997 Skate America was the first event of six in the 1997–98 ISU Champions Series, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on October 23–25. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 1997–98 Champions Series Final. The compulsory dance was the Golden Waltz.
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