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Adriana DeSanctis
Adriana DeSanctis was born on June 18, 1988, in Philadelphia, PA, and began
skating at age six by taking part in a USFSA Basic Skills program. The 4'9"
skater is originally from Trenton, NJ, and represents the Glissad Academy at
Ice Land in Hamilton, NJ, where her former coach, Allison Cattani, is based.
DeSanctis is coached by Robert Tebby at Doug Leigh's Mariposa School of
Skating in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. At 2002 US Nationals, DeSanctis won the
pewter (4th place) medal in Junior Ladies and will make her debut in the
Junior Grand Prix series this fall. She won gold medals at her two previous
international (novice) competitions in 2001 -- Triglav Trophy and North
American Challenge Skate.
DeSanctis attends Allandale Heights School, where she has has received
academic honors. She credits her parents for having had the greatest impact
on her skating. In the future, she would either like to study fashion design
or work as a coach or choreographer.
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