IW skater Robert Paxton and partner Erica Risseeuw achieved a top 10 placing in the pairs competition at the European Championships in Helsinki today, finishing seventh overall. They overtook fellow Team GB members and British champions Stacey Kemp and David King, who finished in 11th place overall.

Robert is the first IW skater to compete at the European championships, and a top 10 placing for the pair is an incredible achievement. Our congratulations to Robert and Erica.