1999 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
The Four Continents Figure Skating Championships (4CC) is an annual figure skating competition. The four continents of the event's name refer to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania (four of the continents represented in the Olympic rings, omitting Europe). Skaters compete in the categories of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing.
The 1999 competition was the first Four Continents Figure Skating Championships to be held. It was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from February 21-28.
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