Top Moments of 2011: January

U.S. Nationals

Caitlin Yankowskas/John Coughlin skated to their first national title with a flawless and emotionally charged performance of Ave Maria, dedicated to his mother who passed away the year before.

Alissa Czisny followed up her Grand Prix Final win with her second national title and showed that she was back as a top contender in the world.

Ryan Bradley returned to competition at the urging of his fans and claimed his first ever national title at the age of 28.  Two youngsters, Richard Dornbush and Ross Miner stole the show by taking silver and bronze and making the World team ahead of veterans like Jeremy Abbott.

Europeans

Sarah Meier won her first European title in her home country and retired on top.