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Dee Dee Leng & Simon Shnapir

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Pair skaters Dee Dee Leng & Simon Shnapir, who teamed up in 2014, represent the U.S. Leng was born on Jan 18, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, while Shnapir was born on August 20, 1987 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia).

Excerpt from their mini-bio for the Ice Chips show in Apr 2015:
DeeDee and Simon began skating [together] in June of 2014. They competed at the Grand Prix events Cup of Russia and NHK Trophy and placed 8th and 6th respectively. At the 2015 US Championships they finished 8th despite battling an injury all season. They are looking forward to improving upon their first year and having a strong and successful partnership.​

ISU bio page: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054471.htm

IceNetwork bio page: http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/team/leng_shnapir

Simon's Wikipedia
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Shnapir

Deedee has no Wikipedia entry

DeeDee's social media:

Simon's social media:

Leng, Shnapir set sights on 2018 Olympic Games
Shnapir excited for 'refreshing change' after parting ways with Castelli
Posted 6/4/14​
by Sarah S. Brannen, special to icenetwork​

Programs

2014-15
SP Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, performed by Edvin Marton; choreo. by Julie Marcotte
FS Miss Saigon soundtrack by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, performed by performed by Sean Alderking; choreo. by Julie Marcotte


Personal Best Total Score138.24ISU GP NHK Trophy 2014
Personal Best Score Short Program
45.91​
ISU GP NHK Trophy 2014
Personal Best Score Free Skating
92.33​
ISU GP NHK Trophy 2014


2014 Rostelecom Cup SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmD6MeWkSlk
2015 Rostelecom Cup FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or7X3Kyt74Q

2014 NHK SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct9BgVDLW_c
2014 NHK FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVlcHFDpsTs

Competitive history


CompetitionSPLPFinal
2015 U.S. Championships 8 78 ( 160.29)
2014 NHK Trophy 6 66(138.24 )
2014 Rostelecom Cup 88 8 (128.68 )

Exhibitions

2015 Ice Chips Gala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H5MA7ZoHc

2015 Frenchie Skate Gala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtlym6nha0Q

With Other Partners

DeeDee and Timothy LeDuc
2014 US Nationals SP, third
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9PSLawQyY4

Simon and Marissa Castelli
2014 US Championships SP, first,US Nationals record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX-Rk89mddk

Baby Pictures

DeeDee alone as a single
2007 Skate Detroit Jr. Ladies SP​
​
2008 FrenchieSkate​
The first part is DeeDee talking briefly about what she likes about the event. Then video of her skate.​

Marissa Castelli & Simon as Juniors
2008 GPF SP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O3Logp8834

Golden Skate Threads and Articles

Simon's Fan Fest with Marissa Castelli
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?47173-Marissa-Castelli-amp-Simon-Shnapir

Other articles and videos

Get to Know DeeDee Leng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOnWIcXpFXg

Get to Know Simon Shnapir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xov2tBokCCQ
 
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DeeDee and Simon will be reusing their 2014-15 SP program this season:

SP Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, performed by Edvin Marton; choreo. by Julie Marcotte

Thanks for starting a thread for them!
 
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Simon contributed a story to this new IN article :). He explained how it felt to master an overhead lift for the first time (with his first partner, not with DeeDee).

My first time: Skaters share on-ice success stories
Posted 6/1/15
by Sarah S. Brannen and Amy Rosewater
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/01/126754568​

dorispulaski said:
DeeDee and Simon will be reusing their 2014-15 SP program this season:

SP Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, performed by Edvin Marton; choreo. by Julie Marcotte

Thanks for starting a thread for them!
Click to expand...

Doris, thx for adding so much to the OP :).

I have added another video of young DeeDee as a singles skater, from 2008 FrenchieSkate. The first part is DeeDee talking briefly about what she likes about the event. Then video of her skate.

Off topic:
Any word on LeDuc? Any chance that he will return to competitive skating?​
 
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I haven't seen anything about LeDuc.

ETA that was an interesting set of comments by Simon about the lift.
 
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Today USFS tweeted an announcement re Simon's retirement.

Simon Shnapir, a two-time U.S. pairs champion and 2014 Olympian, has announced his retirement from competitive skating.

"I am grateful for the many years that I had the privilege to represent Team USA," Shnapir said. "As I transition away from competitive skating, I am looking forward to coaching full time and also getting into broadcasting. ...

Leng will consider various options moving forward and will first concentrate on recovering from a recent concussion.

"I really enjoyed working with Simon and I couldn't have asked for a better partner or friend. I wish him the best in his future," she said. "Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and supported us. As for the future, I'm not quite sure what's in store, but my main goal right now is to get healthy and recover from my injury."

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=51244&type=media (I assume that the date of Jun 20 on the press release is wrong)​

Best to Simon. Look forward to his work in broadcasting :).

And hope DeeDee recovers soon. Good luck to her as well.
 
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Shnapir cites health concerns in decision to retire
Two-time U.S. champion calls competing in Sochi 'crowning achievement'
Posted 6/30/15
by Amy Rosewater,
http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/30/133775652​

Long article with a lot of reflections from Simon on his career.
Made me cry. Sigh.
His family and he have a lot to be proud of :yes:.

So sorry to read about the extent of both Simon's injuries and DeeDee's. Wishing a return to good physical health for both in the future.​
 
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Sending best wishes to DeeDee :luv17:, who is quoted in the second article of IN's concussion series.

Mini-excerpt re DeeDee at present:

For former pairs skater DeeDee Leng, her recovery from a concussion suffered last April has been gradual. ....

Leng, who lives at home with her family in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, said she has only skated a couple of times since her accident. When she has been on the ice, it has often resulted in headaches.

These days, Leng has all but left skating behind. She is taking classes at a local college and is considering a career in industrial design.​

More about DeeDee's concussion is in the full article:
Concussions in figure skating: How to treat them
Flatt shares scary details of past accidents; Leng recounts slow recovery
Posted 2/8/16 by Amy Rosewater
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/02/08/163741802​
 
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