91原创 Skating Club (LSC) competitor Mayu Okura had to rush to put together a routine for the Autumn Leaves figure skating competition at Kamloops.

鈥淥ne month ago we didn鈥檛 even have a program for her,鈥� said LSC coach Rob Woodely.

It turned out to be enough time to create a gold-medal-winning performance that saw the 15-year-old Japanese exchange student, who attends Brookswood Secondary, take first out of 25 skaters in the Star 8 Category at the Oct. 21 event.

Woodely said it was possible because Okura arrived at the club with impressive skills, and choreographer Karen Deslauriers was able to create a routine that showcased the the skater鈥檚 鈥渟mooth,鈥� graceful style.

鈥淲e put something together and worked really hard,鈥� Woodely said.

The Autumn Leaves event was the fourth Super Series event of 2018-2019 and open to all skaters who are registered members in good standing with Skate Canada or other International Skating Union member clubs.

鈥淚ts a bit of a big deal,鈥� Woodely said.

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