Figure skating partners LeDuc, Cain-Gribble get called up to compete with Team USA at Worlds Coy Covington | The Gay Blade Ashley Cain-Gribble and her openly gay partner Timothy LeDuc, the 2019 U.S.
Pairs figure skating champions, were disappointed with their performance and bronze medal placement at the recent 2021 Nationals.
But they knew to hustle home and continue training because, while they didn’t earn a spot to compete in this year’s World Championships, launching March 22 in Stockholm, they were named as alternates to the team.
They knew from past experience to be ready in case they got the call for duty. And then the silver medal finishers from the 2021 Nationals withdrew from Worlds.