The 2009 European Figure Skating Championships was a senior international figure skating competition in the 2008–09 season. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. The event was held from 20 to 25 January 2009 at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland.
The men's podium. From left: Samuel Contesti (2nd), Brian Joubert (1st), Kevin van der Perren (3rd).
The ladies podium. From left: Carolina Kostner (2nd), Laura Lepistö (1st), Susanna Pöykiö (3rd).
The pairs podium. From left: Yuko Kawaguchi / Alexander Smirnov (2nd), Aliona Savchenko / Robin Szolkowy (1st), Maria Mukhortova / Maxim Trankov (3rd).
The ice dancing podium. From left: Federica Faiella / Massimo Scali (2nd), Jana Khokhlova / Sergei Novitski (1st), Sinead Kerr / John Kerr (3rd).
Aljona Savchenko
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Aljona Savchenko is a retired Ukrainian-born German pair skater. One of the most decorated pair skaters, she is the 2018 Olympic Champion and a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, a six-time World Champion, a four-time European Champion, and a five-time Grand Prix Final champion.
Savchenko in 2018
Savchenko and Szolkowy at the 2007 German Championships.
Savchenko and Szolkowy with their coach Ingo Steuer in 2007
Savchenko and Szolkowy at the 2010 World Championships.