When you think of world-class athletes, football, basketball, and baseball players probably spring to mind. After all, they get paid the most money and receive the most airtime on television. Figure skating may not come to mind, but it requires incredible skill. The following sibling pair even push the boundaries of this sport and the understanding of athleticism itself. While this figure skating routine took place way back in 2008 at the World Figure Skating Championship in Sweden, the routine they perform is just as breathtaking and beautiful now as it was then.
True Athletes
Sinead and John Keer grew in strength, stature, and skating ability together. Through the years, they’ve honed their skills into the world-class performances wowing crowds throughout the world, as noted in this interview with Sinead at Skate Guard. During World Figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, artistry and ability came together in one show-stopping routine.
Traditional Performance
As they took to the ice at this iteration of the World Figure Skating Championship, the tartan-clad pair slow skated to the strains of a traditional Celtic fiddle. The pace soon, however, picked up as bagpipes livened the atmosphere. This dynamic duo was soon performing traditional step-dance moves and gliding through fast curves over the ice.
A Very Special Twist
Their routine also included the typical jumps, turns, and lifts one would expect in a figure skating routine. Then, the moment that defined their performance arrived as Sinead clung to her brother with one hand and he held her upside down while continuing to glide!
Although this stellar showing catapulted them to second place, their winning smiles and endless bravery made them first in the hearts of the wildly cheering crowd.
Such a fine display of sportsmanship is quite inspiring. What do you think of this wondrous sibling pair? Have you witnessed athletes of this caliber perform? Give us a comment here or spread this to another social media site to show your admiration for such world-class physical feats.
