Julia Vlassova, 12, first skated at age four. She began skating seriously at age six. Besides competing in ladies freestyle, Vlassov also competes in pairs with Drew Meekins.

Vlassov skates for the New England FSC, while training in Acton, MA. Alexander Vlassov and Laura Amelina are her coaches. She hopes to one day compete at the Olympics.

Vlassova likes playing tennis, golfing, spending time with her friends, shopping and collecting stickers. She says: "I just enjoy competitions so much that I want to skate even better in practice and that's what keeps me going in skating!"

Competitive Record 2003 U.S. Junior Championships-Juvenile - 1st 2003 New England Regionals-Juvenile - 1st 2002 Cranberry Open (Long Final)-Intermediate - 5th 2002 Cranberry Open (Final)-Juvenile - 1st 2002 U.S. Junior Championships-Juvenile - 6th 2002 New England Regional-Juvenile - 4th

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Biography written by Ellie. September 2002. Photograph courtesy Julia Vlassov.
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