Competition Notes
In men's singles, Brian Joubert won his second European title.
In ladies, Carolina Kostner won her first European title. Sarah Meier (silver) became the first Swiss woman to medal at the event since Denise Biellmann in 1981.
In pair skating, Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy won their first European title. It was Germany's first gold in the event since 1995 when their coach Ingo Steuer won with Mandy Woetzel.
In ice dancing, Isabel Delobel and Olivier Schoenfelder won their first and only European title.
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