Vanessa James (born September 27, 1987) and Morgan Ciprès (born April 24, 1991) are a French pairs skating team that bonded in 2010. They are the 2017 European Championships bronze medalists, five-time French national champions (2013-2017) and the 2016 Trophée de France bronze medalists.
Personal Life 
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Vanessa James Edit
James' hobbies include tennis, dancing, and reading. James' twin sister, Melyssa, has competed nationally for the United Kingdom in ice dancing.
She has previously competed internationally in singles skating whilst representing the United Kingdom, before teaming up with French skater Yannick Bonheur in 2008. She and Yannick won the 2010 French Championships, and went on to be the first black pairs team to compete at the Olympics.
Morgan Ciprès Edit
Ciprès' hobbies include motocross, music, and being with friends.
Ciprès has previously competed internationally in singles skating.
Seasonal ISU Bests Edit
2016-17
SP: 75.72 - 2017 World Team Trophy
FS: 146.87 - 2017 World Team Trophy
2015-16
SP: 66.69 - 2016 World Figure Skating Championships
FS: 123.45 - 2016 European Figure Skating Championships
2014-15
SP: 60.13 - 2015 European Figure Skating Championships
FS: 119.06 - 2015 World Figure Skating Championships
2013-14
SP: 65.36 - 2014 Winter Olympic Games
FS: 122.25 - 2014 European Figure Skating Championships
2012-13
SP: 65.41 - 2013 International Challenge Cup
FS: 124.41 - 2013 International Challenge Cup
2011-12
SP: 51.81 - 2012 European Figure Skating Championships
FS: 100.12 - 2012 European Figure Skating Championships
Programs Edit
| Season | Short Program | Freeskate |
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| 2016-2017 |
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Exhibitions Edit
| Season | Music |
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| 2016-2017 |
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| 2015-2016 |
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| 2014-2015 |
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| 2012-2013 |
Medal Record (In Chronological Order) Edit
| Type | Competition | Season | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2017 European Championships | 2016-17 | Senior |
| Gold | 2017 French Championships | 2016-17 | Senior |
| Bronze | 2016 Trophée de France | 2016-17 | Senior |
| Silver | 2016 Skate Canada Autumn Classic | 2016-17 | Senior |
| Silver | 2016 Cup of Tyrol | 2015-16 | Senior |
| Gold | 2016 French Championships | 2015-16 | Senior |
| Silver | 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard | 2015-16 | Senior |
| Gold | 2016 Master's de Patinage | 2015-16 | Senior |
| Bronze | 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy | 2015-16 | Senior |
| Bronze | 2015 Winter Universiade | 2014-15 | Senior |
| Gold | 2015 French Championships | 2014-15 | Senior |
| Gold | 2015 Master's de Patinage | 2014-15 | Senior |
| Gold | 2014 French Championships | 2013-14 | Senior |
| Gold | 2013 Denkova-Staviski Cup | 2013-14 | Senior |
| Gold | 2013 International Challenge Cup | 2012-13 | Senior |
| Gold | 2013 French Championships | 2012-13 | Senior |
| Bronze | 2012 NRW Trophy | 2012-13 | Senior |
| Gold | 2013 Master's de Patinage | 2012-13 | Senior |
| Bronze | 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy | 2012-13 | Senior |
| Silver | 2012 French Championships | 2011-12 | Senior |
| Gold | 2012 Master's de Patinage | 2011-12 | Senior |
Small Medal Record (Awarded at ISU Championships Only) Edit
| Type | Competition | Season | Program | Level |
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| Bronze | 2017 European Championships | 2016-17 | Freeskate | Senior |
| Silver | 2017 European Championships | 2016-17 | Short Program | Senior |
| Bronze | 2015 European Championships | 2014-15 | Short Program | Senior |
Social Media Edit
Facebook: VanessaJamesMorganCipresOfficiel
Morgan Ciprès Edit
Instagram: morgan2477
Vanessa James Edit
Instagram: vanessa_james_sk8
Sources Edit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_James
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Ciprès
https://www.statsonice.com/skaterteam/Vanessa/James/Morgan/Cipres/
