Emanuel Sandhu

Episode 24 of the Skate Canada Alumni Podcast podcast, hosted by Skate Canada, titled "Emanuel Sandhu" was published on July 8, 2020 and runs 57 minutes.

July 8, 2020 ·57m · Skate Canada Alumni Podcast

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Two-time Olympian and three-time Canadian champion, Emanuel Sandhu describes himself as a perfectionist with a two-sided personality. Recently he and Debbi Wilkes chatted about his life and career, even the COVID pandemic could not suppress his optimism, curiosity, and love of adventure. For Emanuel, ballet and skating were perfectly intertwined both in his soul and on the ice to create an unforgettable combination of athleticism and artistry. Join Emanuel and Debbi for this revealing and inspiring conversation.

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