Born in Nantes, France, Abitbol began skating at the age of six, choosing skating over swimming. She initially took lessons and practiced in that area.[1] In 1992, at the age of 17, she teamed up with Stéphane Bernadis to compete in pair skating.[1] Abitbol/Bernadis were coached by Jean-Roland Racle early in their career, followed by Stanislav Leonovich in Paris.[2]
At the 2000 World Championships in Nice, France, Bernadis said he was attacked by an unknown assailant with a razor on 28 March when he opened his hotel room door. He suffered an eight-inch cut down his left forearm.[3][4][5] Bernadis said he had received a death threat three weeks earlier.[6] At the event, he and Abitbol won the bronze medal, becoming the first French pair skaters to win a World medal since 1932, when Andrée Brunet / Pierre Brunet won gold in this competition.[7]
When Bernadis became injured after performing the short program, the pair had to withdraw from the 2001 World Championships.[8] They qualified for the 2002 Olympics by winning the 2001 Golden Spin of Zagreb.[8] Abitbol/Bernadis withdrew from the 2002 Olympics after Abitbol's Achilles tendon ruptured in practice; she underwent surgery and was off the ice for six months.[7][9] After the 2003 European Championships, the pair changed coaches, moving to Jean-Christophe Simond.[7]
Abitbol married Jean-Louis Lacaille in 2009.[10][11] Their daughter, Stella, was born in June 2011.[12]
In January 2020, Abitbol published a memoir, Such A Long Silence (Un si long silence). In it, she accused her former singles coach Gilles Beyer of sexual assault, stating it began in 1990 when she was 15 and continued over a period of two years. This triggered a scandal that led to the resignation that year of FFSG president Didier Gailhaguet over his alleged covering up of past allegations against Beyer, in addition to cover ups of other cases.[13]
While the assaults reported by Abitbol occurred outside the time limits of the statutes of limitations, Beyer was subsequently charged with sexual assault and harassment in cases relating to six other students who came forward with allegations of more recent events.[14] In addition, Sports MinisterRoxana Mărăcineanu ordered a broader investigation of the prevalence of sexual abuse in French sports culture. This concluded with reports of misconduct by more than 400 individuals.[15]
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Sarah Abitbol born 8 June 1975 is a French former competitive pair skater With skating partner Stephane Bernadis she is the 2000 World bronze medalist the 2000 Grand Prix Final silver medalist a seven time European medalist two silver and five bronze medals and a ten time French national champion Sarah AbitbolAbitbol and partner Stephane Bernadis compete in 2001 Born 1975 06 08 8 June 1975 age 48 Nantes FranceHeight1 50 m 4 ft 11 in Figure skating careerCountryFrancePartnerStephane BernadisSkating clubFrancais Volants ParisBegan skating1982Retired2003Medal record Representing FranceFigure skating PairsWorld Championships2000 Nice PairsEuropean Championships2003 Malmo Pairs2002 Lausanne Pairs2001 Bratislava Pairs2000 Vienna Pairs1999 Prague Pairs1998 Milan Pairs1996 Sofia PairsGrand Prix Final1999 2000 Lyon Pairs Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Personal life 3 Programs 4 Results 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and career EditBorn in Nantes France Abitbol began skating at the age of six choosing skating over swimming She initially took lessons and practiced in that area 1 In 1992 at the age of 17 she teamed up with Stephane Bernadis to compete in pair skating 1 Abitbol Bernadis were coached by Jean Roland Racle early in their career followed by Stanislav Leonovich in Paris 2 At the 2000 World Championships in Nice France Bernadis said he was attacked by an unknown assailant with a razor on 28 March when he opened his hotel room door He suffered an eight inch cut down his left forearm 3 4 5 Bernadis said he had received a death threat three weeks earlier 6 At the event he and Abitbol won the bronze medal becoming the first French pair skaters to win a World medal since 1932 when Andree Brunet Pierre Brunet won gold in this competition 7 When Bernadis became injured after performing the short program the pair had to withdraw from the 2001 World Championships 8 They qualified for the 2002 Olympics by winning the 2001 Golden Spin of Zagreb 8 Abitbol Bernadis withdrew from the 2002 Olympics after Abitbol s Achilles tendon ruptured in practice she underwent surgery and was off the ice for six months 7 9 After the 2003 European Championships the pair changed coaches moving to Jean Christophe Simond 7 Abitbol Bernadis worked on throw triple Axels 7 Personal life EditAbitbol married Jean Louis Lacaille in 2009 10 11 Their daughter Stella was born in June 2011 12 In January 2020 Abitbol published a memoir Such A Long Silence Un si long silence In it she accused her former singles coach Gilles Beyer of sexual assault stating it began in 1990 when she was 15 and continued over a period of two years This triggered a scandal that led to the resignation that year of FFSG president Didier Gailhaguet over his alleged covering up of past allegations against Beyer in addition to cover ups of other cases 13 While the assaults reported by Abitbol occurred outside the time limits of the statutes of limitations Beyer was subsequently charged with sexual assault and harassment in cases relating to six other students who came forward with allegations of more recent events 14 In addition Sports Minister Roxana Mărăcineanu ordered a broader investigation of the prevalence of sexual abuse in French sports culture This concluded with reports of misconduct by more than 400 individuals 15 Programs Edit with Bernadis Season Short program Free skating Exhibition2002 2003 7 La Strada by Nino Rota The Addams Family by Marc Shaiman My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion2001 2002 8 16 Can Can by Jacques Offenbach The Addams Family by Marc ShaimanAnge et Demon Angel And The Devil by Maxime Rodriguez Schindler s List by John WilliamsEgyptian2000 2001 2 Ninja by Maxime Rodriguez Tristan amp Iseult by Maxime Rodriguez Music by John Miles1999 2000 El Conquistador by Maxime Rodriguez Ange et Demon Angel And The Devil by Maxime RodriguezLa Sirene by Maxime Rodriguez The Mask of Zorro by James Horner1998 1999 El Conquistador by Maxime Rodriguez Acropolis by Yanni Music by John Miles1997 1998 Ultra Techno by Kevin B Chariots of Fire by Vangelis Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers1996 1997 1 ClassicalBolero by Maurice Ravel Hava Nagila Schindler s List by John Williams1995 1996 Lo Sceicco Bianco by Nino Rota The Untouchables by Ennio Morricone1994 1995 1492 Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis1993 1994 Dancing Men Terminator by Kevin B Ben Hur by Miklos Rozsa Who Wants to Live Forever by QueenResults Editwith BernadisGP Champions Series Grand Prix International 17 Event 92 93 93 94 94 95 95 96 96 97 97 98 98 99 99 00 00 01 01 02 02 03Winter Olympics 6th WDWorld Champ 19th 9th 11th 7th 8th 5th 3rd WD 12thEuropean Champ 14th 15th 7th 3rd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd 2ndGP Final 4th 2nd 5th 6thGP Cup of Russia 3rdGP Int Paris Troph France Lalique 7th 8th 6th 7th 4th 5th 1st 1st 4th 3rd 2ndGP Nations Spark 7th 9th 1stGP NHK Trophy 2nd 2ndGP Skate America 10th 6th 2ndGP Skate Canada 3rd 5th 3rdGolden Spin 1stJapan Open 2ndNebelhorn Trophy 3rdSkate Israel 1stNational 17 French Champ 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1stWD WithdrewSee also EditList of select Jewish figure skatersReferences Edit a b c Mittan J Barry 1996 Sarah Abitbol and Stephane Bernadis Archived from the original on 14 May 2012 a b Sarah ABITBOL Stephane BERNADIS 2000 2001 International Skating Union Archived from the original on 19 April 2001 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link French skater attacked in hotel Deseret News 28 March 2000 Archived from the original on 21 November 2012 A problem plagued championship ESPN Associated Press 29 March 2000 Archived from the original on 12 October 2008 Froissart Lionel 30 March 2000 Patinage artistique Malgre l agression de Stephane Bernadis le couple francais est troisieme des championnats du monde Les coups volent bas derriere la glace Figure skating Despite the attack on Stephane Bernadis the French pair are third at the World Championships Liberation in French Archived from the original on 27 March 2012 Skater Bernadis had death threat before attack Deseret News Reuters 31 March 2000 Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 a b c d e Sarah ABITBOL Stephane BERNADIS 2002 2003 International Skating Union Archived from the original on 25 June 2003 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link a b c Sarah ABITBOL Stephane BERNADIS 2001 2002 International Skating Union Archived from the original on 2 June 2002 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link Mittan Barry 23 April 2003 Abitbol and Bernadis Try to Be Different GoldenSkate Sarah Abitbol la jolie patineuse artistique s est mariee Sarah Abitbol is married in French purepeople com 3 September 2009 Sarah Abitbol in French premiere fr Archived from the original on 31 December 2014 Retrieved 30 June 2014 Sarah Abitbol est maman Sarah Abitbol now a mother in French purepeople com 18 June 2011 Former French skater sparks sport s latest sexual abuse reckoning ESPN 17 April 2020 Former French skating champion Abitbol relieved as ex coach Beyer charged with sex assault France 24 9 January 2021 Charlton Angela 3 April 2021 Hundreds of French sports figures accused of sexual violence Associated Press Sarah ABITBOL Stephane BERNADIS 2001 2002 International Skating Union Archived from the original on 24 December 2001 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link a b Sarah ABITBOL Stephane BERNADIS International Skating Union Archived from the original on 26 January 2017 External links Edit nbsp Media related to Sarah Abitbol at Wikimedia Commons Sarah Abitbol Stephane Bernadis at the International Skating Union Official website of Abitbol Bernadis in French Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sarah Abitbol amp oldid 1156670185, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
