Loena Hendrickx Claims Silver at European Championships.

Loena Hendrickx Claims Silver at European Championships in Sheffield After Remarkable Comeback.

Belgian figure skating star Loena Hendrickx delivered an impressive performance at the European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield, Great Britain, finishing second overall and securing the silver medal. With this result, Hendrickx proudly earns the title of European Vice-Champion, marking another milestone in her already outstanding career.

Competing at the highest European level, Hendrickx skated two strong and expressive programs. Although she made a few minor mistakes in both the Short Program (63.34)  and the Free Skate (127.92), her overall performance quality, technical content and artistic maturity clearly set her apart from the rest of the field. Even without these small errors, the gold medal remained just out of reach, underlining the exceptionally high level of competition at this year’s championships.

What makes this silver medal even more remarkable is the context in which it was achieved. The European Championships in Sheffield marked a very strong comeback for Hendrickx, following a year of recovery from ankle surgery. Returning to peak form after such a serious injury is no small feat; yet, the Belgian skater proved once again her resilience, determination, and elite mindset.

Throughout both programs, Hendrickx demonstrated confidence, power and elegance, confirming her position among Europe’s absolute top skaters. Her performances were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience and high appreciation from the judges, reflecting her continued impact on the international figure skating scene.

With this silver medal, Loena Hendrickx sends a clear message ahead of the remainder of the season: she is back, healthy and competitive, and ready to build further on this successful return. The European Vice-Champion can look to the future with confidence, momentum and renewed ambition.