Isabelle Sarech

Isabelle Sarech (born in 1968) is a French former competitive ice dancer. With her skating partner, Xavier Debernis, she became the 1989 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, 1990 Skate America silver medalist, 1991 Skate Electric bronze medalist, and a two-time French national bronze medalist.

Isabelle Sarech
Born	1968
Figure skating career
Country	France
Partner	Xavier Debernis
Coach	Gérard G.
Retired	1992

Sarech lived in Annecy before teaming up with Debernis. She then relocated to Lyon in order to train with him. The two were coached by Gérard G., the husband of Debernis' elder sister.^[1]

In February 2020, Sarech accused Gérard G. of sexually abusing her when she was a minor.^[1]

Competitive highlights

with Debernis

International[2][3]
Event	1985–86	1989–90	1990–91	1991–92
World Championships		12th	14th
International de Paris		6th		8th
International St. Gervais		3rd
Nebelhorn Trophy		1st
Skate America			2nd
Skate Electric				3rd
Merano Autumn Trophy	3rd
National
French Championships		3rd	3rd	4th

References

1. Etienne, Yoann; Bezin, Elsa (14 February 2020). "Isabelle Sarech, patineuse artistique violée à 16 ans : "Il a fallu #MeToo pour que je réalise"" [Figure skater Isabelle Sarech raped at 16: "#MeToo was necessary for me to realise"]. francetvinfo.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 18 February 2020.
2. "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. pp. 22–28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2010.
3. "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2009.