Piper Gilles's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Piper Gilles.

Piper Gilles is a prominent American-Canadian ice dancer renowned for her achievements representing Canada alongside partner Paul Poirier. Together, they've secured four World medals, two Four Continents titles (2024-25), the 2022-23 Grand Prix Final championship, eight Grand Prix gold medals, and five Canadian national titles. Gilles and Poirier have also represented Canada at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics, marking a significant presence on the international figure skating stage.

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2004: Bronze Medal at Juvenile Level

In 2004, Piper Gilles and Timothy McKernan, competing on the juvenile level, won the bronze medal.

2005: Intermediate Dance Champions

In 2005, Piper Gilles and Timothy McKernan became the intermediate dance champions.

2007: Junior Pewter Medal at U.S. Championships

In 2007, Piper Gilles and Timothy McKernan won the junior pewter medal at the U.S. Championships.

2009: Bronze Medal at U.S. Championships

In 2009, Piper Gilles and Zachary Donohue won the bronze medal on the junior level at the U.S. Championships.

September 2012: Gold at U.S. Classic

In September 2012, Gilles and Poirier won gold at the U.S. Classic.

2012: Bronze Medal at Canadian Championships

In 2012, Gilles and Poirier won the bronze medal at the Canadian Championships, but were ineligible for international competition that season.

2014: Bronze Medal at Four Continents Championships

At the 2014 Four Continents Championships, Gilles and Poirier won the bronze medal overall.

2014: Silver Medals at Grand Prix Events

In 2014, Gilles and Poirier won silver at both of their Grand Prix events, the 2014 Skate Canada International and 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard.

2015: Win at Ondrej Nepela Trophy

In 2015, Gilles and Poirier opened their season with a win at the 2015 Ondrej Nepela Trophy.

2016: Silver Medalists at Canadian Championships

In 2016, Gilles and Poirier repeated as national silver medalists at the Canadian Championships.

2016: Bronze at Grand Prix Events

In 2016, Gilles and Poirier took bronze at the 2016 Skate Canada International and the 2016 Trophée de France.

2017: Bronze at Canadian Championships

In 2017, Gilles and Poirier took bronze at the Canadian Championships. They struggled with their disco-themed short dance, with Gilles falling at the 2017 Four Continents Championships. They finished eighth at the 2017 World Championships in Helsinki.

2018: Nebelhorn Trophy Win

Following Weaver/Poje's decision not to skate the 2018-19 Grand Prix series, Gilles/Poirier became the top-ranked Canadian team competing there. They won the Nebelhorn Trophy in 2018, placing first in both segments.

2019: Second at Canadian Championships

At the 2019 Canadian Championships, Gilles and Poirier placed second in the rhythm dance and finished second overall.

2019: Bronze Medal at Four Continents Championships

At the 2019 Four Continents Championships, Gilles and Poirier won the bronze medal overall, their first Four Continents podium since 2014.

2019: Gold Medal at Skate Canada International

In 2019, Gilles and Poirier won the gold medal at the Skate Canada International, Gilles/Poirier's first Grand Prix gold medal

2020: Canadian National Champion

In 2020, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won the Canadian National Champion.

2020: First Canadian National Title

In 2020, during the Canadian Championships rhythm dance, Piper Gilles' hair caught on Paul Poirier's jacket. Despite the mishap, they won both the rhythm and free dance, securing their first Canadian national title.

2021: Preparations for the Olympic Season and Autumn Classic Win

In 2021, Gilles and Poirier prepared for the Olympic season by selecting an Elton John medley for the rhythm dance and collaborated with Govardo for a Beatles cover of "The Long and Winding Road". They won the 2021 CS Autumn Classic International, marking the first major skating competition in Canada in a year and a half.

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2021: Gold at Skate Canada Challenge

In 2021, Gilles/Poirier won gold at the virtually-held 2021 Skate Canada Challenge, after which the Canadian Championships were cancelled.

2021: World Championships Bronze Medal

In February 2021, Gilles and Poirier were selected for the Canadian team at the World Championships. They placed fourth in the rhythm dance and second in the free dance, earning a bronze medal overall and securing three berths for Canadian dance teams at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

2022: Canadian National Champion

In 2022, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won the Canadian National Champion.

2022: Second National Title and Olympic Team Selection

In 2022, at the Canadian Championships in Ottawa, Gilles and Poirier won their second national title. The next day, they were named to their second Canadian Olympic team.

2023: Gold at Skate Canada and Cup of China

In 2023, Gilles and Poirier won gold at Skate Canada International and the Cup of China despite Gilles' twizzle errors.

2023: World Championships Bronze Medal

In 2023, Gilles/Poirier finished third at the World Championships in Saitama, winning their second World bronze medal. Gilles described it as one of the hardest competitions of her life, given her recent cancer surgery.

2024: World Championships Silver Medal

At the 2024 World Championships held in Montreal, Gilles and Poirier won the free dance segment with a new personal best and secured the overall silver medal, finishing behind Chock/Bates.

2024: Canadian National Title and Four Continents Championships

In 2024, Gilles and Poirier captured the Canadian national title at the Canadian Championships in Calgary and later won their first Four Continents title in Shanghai, marking a significant milestone in their career.

2024: Four Continents Champion

In 2024, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier became the Four Continents champions, competing for Canada.

2025: Retained Four Continents Title

At the 2025 Four Continents Championships, Gilles/Poirier retained their title, finishing ahead of Chock/Bates.

2025: World Championships Silver Medal

At the 2025 World Championships held in Boston, Gilles/Poirier won their second consecutive World silver medal. They finished second in both the rhythm dance and free dance.

2025: Fourth National Title

In 2025, Gilles/Poirier won their fourth national title at the Canadian Championships.

2025: Sixth Consecutive Skate Canada International Title

In 2025, Gilles/Poirier won their sixth consecutive Skate Canada International title. They placed first in the Rhythm dance, earning the highest score thus far of the season. They revived their popular "Vincent" Free Dance, but had a small slip on the curve lift, placing second in this segment.

2026: Winter Olympics Bronze Medalist

In 2026, Piper Gilles and her partner Paul Poirier won a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics competing for Canada.

2026: Fifth National Title and Olympic Team Selection

In January 2026, Gilles/Poirier won their fifth national title at the Canadian Championships and were subsequently named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.