Rising British Talents Showcase Progress and Promise at the ISU Junior World Figure Skating Championships
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11 March 2026
Britain’s young skaters delivered encouraging performances at the ISU Junior World Figure Skating Championships last week, gaining valuable international experience while demonstrating the progress, commitment and resilience that underpin their ongoing development in the sport.
The Junior World Championships provide one of the most important stages for emerging athletes. Competing against the world’s best junior skaters not only tests technical and performance skills under pressure, but also offers vital opportunities to learn and grow as athletes. Britain’s representatives embraced that opportunity this year, with each athlete showing clear progress and determination throughout the event. We are so proud of each of them and how they represented GB on the world stage!
Alice Smith – Women’s Singles
Alice Smith delivered a confident performance in the women’s short program, scoring 52.20 points to place 27th. While she narrowly missed out on the free skate by just three places, the result represents a significant step forward for the young British skater.
Competing at her second Junior World Championships and still among the youngest athletes in the field, Smith improved markedly on her performance from last year, finishing 12 places higher in the standings than in 2025. The progress reflects the steady development of her technical content and competitive maturity on the international stage.
Short Program: 52.20 (27th)
Arin Yorke – Men’s Singles
For Arin Yorke, the Championships marked an important milestone as he made his debut at a Junior World Championships. Skating in a highly competitive men’s field, he earned 54.41 points in the short program to place 30th.
The event provided Yorke with valuable first-hand experience of competing against the world’s leading junior men — an experience that will serve him well as he continues his development. With this season marking his final year competing as a junior, Yorke will transition fully into the senior ranks next season, taking with him the knowledge and confidence gained from this important international appearance.
Short Program: 54.51 (30th)
Mimi Marler Davies & Joseph Black – Ice Dance
Ice dancers Mimi Marler Davies and Joseph Black produced another strong showing in their second appearance at the Junior World Championships. The duo once again qualified for the free dance — matching their achievement from 2025 — and improved their overall result with a 17th-place finish.
Their total score of 123.46 points marked substantial progress on their 104.31 score at last year’s event, underlining their progress as a partnership. Performing with confidence and clear connection both with each other and the audience, Marler Davies and Black demonstrated growing maturity and stage presence.
Short Program: 50.66 (14th)
Free Program: 72.80 (18th)
Overall: 123.46 - 17th
Neamh Davison & Daniel Borisov – Pairs
Pairs skaters Neamh Davison and Daniel Borisov also impressed in their first appearance at the Junior World Championships. The duo qualified for the free skate in 13th place and ultimately finished 15th overall — an excellent result for a team competing at the event for the first time.
Their performances capped a season of significant improvement. Considering this is only their second season competing together, Davison and Borisov have made remarkable strides in both their technical elements and performance quality. With this also marking their final season as juniors, they will move into the senior category next year with strong momentum.
Short Program: 47.44 (13th)
Free Program: 71.36 (16th)
Overall: 118.80 - 15th
A Platform for the Future
Across all disciplines, Britain’s skaters demonstrated dedication, resilience and a clear commitment to their development. Results are only one measure of success at this stage of an athlete’s career, and the experience gained at events like the Junior World Championships plays a crucial role in shaping future performance.
GBR’s athletes showed the progress that comes from hard work, passion and perseverance. Their efforts reflect the strength of Britain’s developing talent pipeline and offer plenty of optimism for the seasons ahead.
Above all, the team represented Great Britain with pride — showcasing determination, growth and the promise of even greater achievements to come! 🇬🇧⛸️
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