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2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: Beethoven's "5 Secrets" by OneRepublic and The PianoGuys
FS Music: Music from the Angels and Demons soundtrack by Hans Zimmer

Costumes designed by Dawn Imperatore and Stephanie Handler

SKATING NOTES

Announced partnership in June 2012.

Davis began skating at age 4 because she "loved the feeling of going fast and spinning until I was dizzy" ... She is the 2010 U.S. junior ladies bronze medalist ... Also skated pairs with Alexander Merritt (2009) and Themi Leftheris (2011).

Ladwig began skating at age 5 in the outdoor rink behind his house ... Played hockey from the time he was 7 until he was 12 before switching back to figure skating in the eighth grade ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program (1985-87) ... Ladwig skated with Amanda Evora from 2002-12 ... They are two-time U.S. silver medalists (2010-11), bronze medalists in 2012 and two-time U.S. pewter medalists (2007, '09), 2010 Rostelecom Cup bronze medalists and 2010 Olympians (placed 10th) ... Formerly paired with Kelsey Sollom (1995-99) and Keri Lynn Blakinger (1999-2001) ... Was coached by Dawn Franklin (1980-2000), Ron Ludington (2000-03), Kerry Leitch (2003-08) and Jim Peterson (2002-12).

PERSONAL NOTES

Davis has one brother, Gregory ... Parents are Rusty and Debbie ... Has a toy Poodle named Isabella ... Served as a member of the All Year FSC Junior Board ... Supports Maryvale Orphanage and CASA, two charities that benefit under-privileged children.

Ladwig's parents, John and Carol, are both doctors ... Brother, Todd, is a naval aviator ... Sister, Erin, is a dentist ... Married Janet Beverley on Aug. 4, 2006 ... She works at Neal Communities of Florida as an interior designer... The couple has one son, Holden, born in Sept., 2009 ... Has two Beagles named Ace & Nellie and three goldfish ... Graduated Moorhead Senior High School in 1999, and lettered in track, band, drama and swimming ... Was a pole vaulter on the track team, with a personal best of 11 1/2 feet ... Is an Eagle Scout ... Volunteers as a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Athlete Advisory Committee, as the pairs representative of the Board of Directors and as the USOC athlete representative for figure skating ... Supports the March of Dimes.

CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @LadwigMark
Official site

IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Davis) I would be working on becoming a physical therapist.
... (Ladwig) I've had some opportunities I could've taken - be a radio deejay, get my degree, own a Business and definitely live where there is snow!

I look up to ... (Davis) my parents. They have always been 100 percent supportive of everything I've done. They continue to motivate, inspire and challenge me to do new things every day.
... (Ladwig) Stephen Hawking. Despite his infirmities, he excels at his trade and pushes the envelope. I even saw him appear on "Big Bang Theory " - he is all around cool.

My figure skating hero is ... (Davis) Joannie Rochette. She is an amazing example of strength, grace and sportsmanship on the ice.

My favorite thing about performing is ... (Ladwig) the sublime sensations I feel preparing and executing. After the performance, the whole package is my favorite part.

Something most people don't know about me is ... (Davis) that I love to design my own skating costumes.
... (Ladwig) I can juggle, walk on my hands and do backflips on ice.

OUR FAVORITES

Davis

Off-ice conditioning: Warming up, running, jumps off-ice, ballet, working out
Jump: Triple loop
Thing to do on a day off: Go to the beach
Ways to relax: Reading and shopping
Olympic sport: Gymnastics
Beverage: Chai tea latte
Snack: Luna bars
Meal: Pizza

Ladwig

Off-ice conditioning: Plyometrics
Warm up music: Depends on my mood
Jump: The ones I land
Thing to do on a day off: Catch up on life
Way to relax: Read my book
Olympic sport: Pole vaulting
Beverage: Powerade
Snack: Milk with cookies (AKA cookie soup)
Meal: Breakfast
Teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Lightning
Program of my career: Both my Olympic performances stand as my most stellar programs thus far. I had only one major flaw, when I popped my triple toe in the free skate.
Costume of my career: As a kid I did "Mrs. Doubtfire" as an artistic number and it was fun to go all out into character. "She" never lost!

WE PREFER

Davis

Gloves or No Gloves
E-Reader or Book
Jump or Spin
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: No

Ladwig

Gloves or No Gloves
Book or E-Reader
Footwork or Lift
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: Yes

2013 - U.S. Championships - 4th
2012 - NHK Trophy - 6th
2012 - Skate Canada - 7th
2012 - U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - 5th

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 47.05 (2012 Skate Canada)
FS - 98.09 (2012 NHK Trophy)
Final Score - 143.70 (2012 NHK Trophy)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 51.65 (2013 U.S. Championships)
FS - 113.43 (2013 U.S. Championships)
Final Score - 165.08 (2013 U.S. Championships)