How they roll in New London

April 11, 2019 12:00 am • Last Updated: April 12, 2019 8:31 am

By Sean D. Elliot
Director of Photography

Christian Sylvia of New London performs a split on roller skates as he and his friend Ashley Epstein of Ledyard take advantage of the lack of foot traffic Thursday, April 11, 2019, at New London Waterfront Park to work on their skating. The two best friends said they met about a decade ago, when Epstein was a roller derby competitor and Sylvia a competitive figure roller skater at Galaxy Roller Rink in Groton. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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New London — Christian Sylvia of New London performs a split on roller skates as he and his friend Ashley Epstein of Ledyard take advantage of the lack of foot traffic Thursday at New London Waterfront Park to work on their skating.

The two best friends said they met about a decade ago, when Epstein was a roller derby competitor and Sylvia a competitive figure roller skater at Galaxy Roller Rink in Groton.

Christian Sylvia, of New London, and Ashley Epstein, of Ledyard, take advantage of the lack of foot traffic on the New London Waterfront Park to work on their skating Thursday, April 11, 2019. The two best friends met about a decade ago when Epstein was a roller derby competitor and Sylvia a competitive figure roller skater at Galaxy Roller Rink in Groton. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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