PHOTOS: Olympic figure skater Joannie Rochette dazzles at Rink of Dreams

Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette said she doesn’t usually skate outdoors, so her performance Sunday on the Rink of Dreams outside city hall was a special treat.

Rochette dropped by during the afternoon skate around 2:30 p.m. and briefly cleared the ice for her performance. She also welcomed people to join her on the ice after and took selfies with fans. _ ** Photos by Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com. ** _ https://www.flickr.com/photos/139558345@N03/30774710203/in/dateposted-public/

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/139558345@N03/31437844272/in/dateposted-public/ _ Struggling to remove skates are left, Michael Diaz and right, Bubba Sikka. _ https://www.flickr.com/photos/139558345@N03/30743007264/in/dateposted-public/ _ L-R are Michael Diaz, Pablo Delgado and Bubba Sikka attempting to remove skates. _ https://www.flickr.com/photos/139558345@N03/31437739232/in/dateposted-public/ _ Josh Keses takes a photo with Joannie Rochette _ https://www.flickr.com/photos/139558345@N03/31212327420/in/dateposted-public/

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