HUSL Today Salutes

Vanessa James & Yannick Bonheur

Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur of France this week became the first black duo in Olympic history to compete in Olympic pairs skating. They placed 14th in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics this week and did an amazing job. Here’s video of one of their routines:




You can view a photo slideshow of them here.

James, 22, has skated with Bonheur for three years. Born in Canada, she had competed for Britain as a single. She was granted French citizenship last year.

She said their performance at the Winter Games showed the door had finally been opened for black pairs skaters. The pair met on an internet site for competitive pairs skaters seeking partners.

They were not the first black skaters in the Olympics however -- Debi Thomas, for example, won a bronze medal at the Calgary games in 1988. Surya Bonaly of France competed in three Olympics in the 1990s.

"I hope we do see more black skaters and we see more couples," James said.

True young professionals forging a path for great skaters after them.

HUSL Today Salutes Vanessa James & Yannick Bonheur!!!

Source: Theybf.com