François-Xavier Ouellette (born February 13, 1992) is a Canadian former competitive ice dancer. With Élisabeth Paradis, he won bronze medals at the 2015 CS U.S. International Classic and at the 2016 Canadian Nationals.
Career Early in his career, Ouellette skated with Jessica Aquino. He competed with Marie-Philippe Vincent from the 2007–08 season through 2009–10. They placed 13th on the junior level at the 2010 Canadian Nationals.
Partnership with Paradis Ouellette began competing with Élisabeth Paradis in the 2010–11 season. Appearing on the junior level, they placed 5th at the 2011 Canadian Nationals and 6th in 2012. They moved up to the senior level in the 2012–13 season.
Making their international debut, Paradis/Ouellette placed fifth at the 2013 International Cup of Nice. They finished 8th at the 2014 Canadian Nationals.
Paradis/Ouellette began the 2014–15 season at an ISU Challenger Series (CS) event, the 2014 Nebelhorn Trophy, finishing fifth, and then appeared on the Grand Prix (GP) series, having received two assignments. They finished fourth overall at the 2014 Skate America (8th in the short dance, 4th in the free), and 7th at the 2014 Skate Canada International. They placed fifth at the 2015 Canadian Nationals.
In 2015–16, Paradis/Ouellette won bronze at their CS assignment, the 2015 U.S. International Classic. They were eighth at their sole GP event, the 2015 Skate Canada International. In January 2016, they placed fourth in the short dance and third in the free at the Canadian Nationals in Halifax, Nova Scotia, winning the bronze medal by a margin of 0.22 over Alexandra Paul / Mitchell Islam.
Paradis/Ouellette announced the end of their partnership on September 7, 2016.
Programs (with Paradis)
Season Short dance Free dance 2015–16 Lost Kill Bridge over Troubled Water Composition 2014–15 Marcarenas Eclipse de Luna Un peu plus haut Composition 2013–14 He Loves and She Loves Dancin' Fool Speak Softly, Love 2012–13 Come Away with Me Black Horse and the Cherry Tree High Hopes Run Like Hell 2011–12 Black Magic Woman Oye Cómo Va Heartbreak Hotel Blue Suede Shoes
Competitive highlights GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series
With Paradis International Event 10–11 11–12 12–13 13–14 14–15 15–16 Worlds 23rd Four Continents 6th Skate America 4th Skate Canada 7th 8th Nebelhorn 5th U.S. Classic 3rd Cup of Nice 5th National Canadian Champ. 5th J 6th J 7th 8th 5th 3rd SC Challenge 6th J 1st J 1st 4th Québec Sectionals 1st J: Junior level
With Vincent National Event 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 Canadian Championships 8th N 15th J 13th J Skate Canada Challenge 7th J Skate Canada Eastern Challenge 6th N 9th J Québec Sectionals 5th N 6th J 3rd J Levels – N: Novice; J: Junior
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