2007 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
The Four Continents Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition. The 2007 championships took place at the World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, from February 7 to February 10, 2007. Skaters competed in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pairs, and ice dancing. The event was open to skaters from non-European member nations of the International Skating Union. Unlike other ISU championships, each nation was allowed to enter 3 skaters/couples in each event, regardless of its skaters performance in the previous championships. The corresponding competition for European skaters was the 2007 European Figure Skating Championships.
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