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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2012 U.S. bronze medalists

SKATING NOTES

Announced their partnership in May 2011.

Hubbell started to skate at age 5 because she wanted to grow up to be like Kristi Yamaguchi ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program for one year ... Previously skated with her brother, Keiffer, with whom she won U.S. titles at the juvenile (2003), intermediate (2004) and junior (2008) levels ... Also took the gold at the 2006 Junior Grand Prix (JGP) Final and captured the bronze at the 2010 Four Continents Championships.

Donohue began skating at age 11 after attending a public session with his cousin ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program for two years ... Most recently skated with Allissandra Aronow, and before that he competed with Piper Gilles, with whom he won the junior bronze medal at the 2009 and 2010 U.S. Championships as well as three medals in the JGP Series ... Previously coached by Michael Sklutovsky, Ruslan Goncharov, Mathew Gates, Igor Shpilband and Marina Zoueva.

PERSONAL NOTES

Hubbell also has an older brother, Zachary ... Mother, Susan, is a seamstress/interior decorator and father, Bradley, is an attorney ... Has a tabby cat named Sophie and an English Bulldog/Australian Shepherd mix named Alex ... Graduated Ohdela H.S. in 2009.

Donohue has an older brother, Adam ... Parents are Diane and Michael Eggert ... Has a "hyper" cat, Ronnie ... Supports the charity Compassion International.

CONNECT WITH US

Twitter: @MadiHubbell and @Z_Donohue
Facebook fan page

IN OUR WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Hubbell) I would be in school to become a forensic pathologist. I have always had a fascination with this medical field, and I hope to pursue this interest once I have retired.
... (Donohue) I would be pursuing a career in music. I love to sing, and play guitar and the piano. I would love to be in a successful band or group. I love music.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... (Hubbell) that I am able to devote my life to doing what I feel passionate about, and by doing this I see the world and meet amazing people.
... (Donohue) Being able to express so many different stories and emotions through shapes and movements that can't be found outside of the dance world, and being able to take those passions and put them into a story for the world to see on the ice.

I look up to ... (Donohue) Travis Wall, Benji Schwimmer, Pasquale Camerlengo and Peter Tchernechev. They are all fantastic and talented skaters and performers. The modern dancers are inspiring with their creativity and range of expression and movement. And the skaters I admire for their passion, strength, great partnering skills and the way their movement is shaped on the ice.

I started skating because ... (Hubbell) I was a huge fan of Kristi Yamaguchi, and thinking that if I would dress like her, and put my hair in a bun, that I would skate like her. It has proven to be more difficult than just looking the part.

My hobbies are ... (Donohue) dancing, singing, playing guitar, cars and of course playing video games on the weekend.

My favorite thing about performing is ... (Hubbell) that I wear my heart on my sleeve, and in life this can help me and hurt me. When I am skating, I am able to be honest, and put my emotions into my movement. On bad days, I use skating and dance as a form of therapy.

I always ... (Donohue) say a quick prayer, take a deep breath, and crack my neck and elbow before I compete.

The best moment of my figure skating career thus far was ... (Hubbell) well, I don't think I can answer that now that I have skated with two people who I care about tremendously. My favorite moment with Zach was placing third at U.S. Championships. As for my partnership with Keiffer, we had many accomplishments, but none that could compare to the bond we share. Nothing could ever be the same without Keiffer at my side, and I carry him in my heart every time I step onto the ice.
... (Donohue) Placing 10th at the 2012 World Championships with my amazing partner. What an experience!!!!!

OUR FAVORITES

Hubbell

Off-ice conditioning: Anything with Britta Ottoboni
Warm up music: I generally like sultry, bluesy music. Sometimes I need a pick me up and will go with Top 40
Skating manuever: Footwork. I see it as a challenge to make something that fits the rules, but also breaks the mold
Thing to do on a day off: See my family
Way to relax: Massage
Olympic sport: Tennis
Beverage: Bubble tea
Snack: Chobani Greek yogurt
Meal: Sushi
Team: University of Illinois wheelchair basketball team
Book: The Cider House Rules by John Irving
Costume of my career: My mother has made many special costumes for me. My favorites are usually the ones that she hand beads!

Donohue

Off-ice conditioning: Modern dance, cardio, weights
Warm up music: Contemporary and hip-hop, my program music
Things to do on a day off: Tennis, bolleyball, swimming
Ways to relax: Play video games, watch my favorite TV Shows
Beverage: Diet Coke, water, chocolate milk
Snacks: Cereal, fruit
Meal: Anything I cook
Teams: Duke Blue Devils, A.C. Milan, Boston Red Sox
Book: The Art of War by Sun Tzu or any fiction or science fiction with a good plot

WE PREFER

Hubbell

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

Donohue

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

PAST SEASON NOTES

• 2013 Season Notes
  SD Music: Music from the Titanic soundtrack by James Horner
  FD Music: "Farrucas" by Pepe Romero, "Un Amor" by the Gipsy Kings
  Costumes designed by Susan Hubbell and Timo Nunez
• 2012 Season Notes
  SD Music: Latin medley
  FD Music: "I Put a Spell on You" by Joe Cocker
  
  Costumes designed by Susan Hubbell

2013 - U.S. Championships - 4th
2012 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 4th
2012 - Skate Canada - 5th
2012 - Finlandia Trophy - 3rd
2012 - World Championships - 10th
2012 - Four Continents Championships - 5th
2012 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
2012 - Midwestern Sectional - 1st
2011 - Skate America - 6th
2011 - Nebelhorn Trophy - 1st

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SD - 59.56 (2012 World Championships)
FD - 88.69 (2012 Trophee Eric Bompard)
Final Score - 145.23 (2012 Trophee Eric Bompard)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SD - 67.75 (2013 U.S. Championships)
FD - 100.11 (2013 U.S. Championships)
Final Score - 167.86 (2013 U.S. Championships)