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flag Canadian skaters Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps aim for Olympic gold in 2026, targeting historic firsts in age and a backflip in pairs skating.

flag Canadian skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 42, and Maxime Deschamps, 33, are aiming for historic milestones at the ISU Grand Prix in France, targeting Olympic gold in 2026. flag Stellato-Dudek, returning after a 16-year hiatus, could become the oldest female Olympic champion. flag The pair plans to make history as the first to include a backflip in a competitive pairs program, a move recently allowed by the International Skating Union. flag Stellato-Dudek championed the idea, overcoming initial doubts from Deschamps after proving its safety with a gymnastics coach. flag Their partnership, formed in 2019, reflects a commitment to pushing age and gender norms in figure skating.

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