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At the 1985 United States Figure Skating Championships there was a competition to decide the men's, women's, pairs and ice dance champions in several levels. Senior, junior, novice.

Senior Mens

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After 1981-1984 US men's champion Scott Hamilton went to the professional ranks after winning the 1984 Olympics US 1983-1984 silver medalist Brian Boitano was the front runner[1]. Challenging him were skaters Mark Cockerell and Scott Williams.

Senior Ladies

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After 1984 Olympics Rosalyn sumners and Elaine Zayak went professional and the competition was expected to be about 1984 Olympiana Tiffany Chin taking the title.[2]

Senior Pairs

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Peter and Kitty Carrufhers went professional leaving the field wide open. No team that medaled in 1984 was still competing in 1985. New team of Watson Oppegaard won the title.[3]

Senior Dance

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Multiple US Champions and 4th place finishers at 1984 Olympics Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert returned to try for another title and a world medal

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