Philippe Pélissier

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Philippe Pélissier is a French retired competitive figure skater who currently works as a coach. As a skater, he won six medals at the French Figure Skating Championships. He competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics, placing 23rd, and at the 1968 Winter Olympics, placing 13th. As a coach, he has trained many elite skaters, including Thierry Cerez, Didier Gailhaguet, Jean-Christophe Simond, Stanick Jeannette and Alban Préaubert.[1] Pélissier is known for his expressive reactions behind the boards when his skaters are competing.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Smith, Beverley (1997). Talking Figure Skating: Behind the Scenes in the World's Most Glamorous Sport. McClelland & Stewart. ISBN 0771081073. 
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