Julia Vlassov (born August 29, 1990) is an American retired pair skater. She and partner Drew Meekins are the 2006 World Junior Champions.
Personal life Vlassov was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (which reverted to the traditional name St. Petersburg, Russia the year after she was born), the daughter of Aleksandr Vlasov, the 1977 World silver medalist and European bronze medalist in pairs.1970 European Pairs results The family moved to the United States in 1994.
Career Vlassov started skating at the age of 5. She competed as a single skater on the Juvenile and Intermediate levels before switching to pairs skating.Welcome to U.S. Figure Skating She teamed up with Drew Meekins in 2002.
Following a successful junior career that was highlighted by medaling in every event they entered including Junior Grand Prix's, Junior Grand Prix Final, and the US National Championships, Vlassov and Meekins made their senior Grand Prix debut in the 2006–2007 season at 2006 Cup of China and 2006 NHK Trophy. They were assigned to two Grand Prix events for the 2007–2008 season; however, they were forced to withdraw from the 2007 Skate Canada International before the event began due to an injury to Meekins's shoulder which occurred during an attempted lift in practice. Vlassov and Meekins announced the end of their partnership on November 8, 2007.
Programs (with Meekins) Season Short program Free skating 2007–2008 Malaguena by Ernesto Lecuona Titanic Symphony by Richard Clayderman 2006–2007 Leelo's Tune Sarabande by Maksim Mrvica Warsaw Concerto performed by Richard Clayderman 2005–2006 Picante by Vanessa Mae Paychek (soundtrack) by John Powell 2004–2005 2003–2004 Beethoven's 5th Mission Impossible Pink Panther
Competitive highlights (with Meekins)
Event 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 World Junior Championships 9th 1st U.S. Championships 2nd J. 3rd J. 7th Cup of China 6th NHK Trophy 5th Nebelhorn Trophy 2nd Junior Grand Prix Final 4th 2nd Junior Grand Prix, Croatia 3rd Junior Grand Prix, Andorra 2nd Junior Grand Prix, Ukraine 3rd Junior Grand Prix, Belgrade 1st J. = Junior level
References
External links
Official Site