John Anthony Curry, OBE (9 September 1949 15 April 1994)[2] was a British figure skater. Elvis Stojko, a skater from Canada with Hungarian and Slovenian heritage, was named after Elvis Presley. Ulrich Salchow was a Swedish figure skater whose name was the biggest in figure skating during the early 1900s. SKILLS. With partner Kathryn Pritchard, he won the bronze medal at the 1992 British Figure Skating Championships and finished 17th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. He showed so much promise that the Olympic champion Carol Heiss's family took him in so that he could train in New York City. Wilson would tell The New York TimesMcCall had kept his illness quiet for fear it would affect his ability to tour in the United States. He is now listed at number four as a . Instead, he went to Sochi as a broadcaster for NBC. There, he became rivals with Alexei Yagudin, with whom he shared a coach. [20][21][22], In 1987 Curry was diagnosed with HIV, and in 1991 with AIDS. DANIEL JANIN, AFP/Getty Images. Natasha McKay will compete in the Women's Singles with the pairing of Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson skating in . Figure skaters at the 1972 Winter Olympics, Figure skaters at the 1908 Summer Olympics, World Figure Skating Championships medalists, Figure skaters at the 2014 Winter Olympics, World Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductees, Figure skaters at the 1992 Winter Olympics, European Figure Skating Championships medalists, Figure skaters at the 1948 Winter Olympics. John Curry, an English skater, originally wanted to become a dancer. To succeed, skaters need access to year-round ice, experienced coaches and quality equipment all of which are challenging to come by in many countries. Adam Rippon, the eldest of six, hails from Scranton, Pennsylvania. His mother was a mail carrier, and his father was an army mechanic, so affording skating lessons was no easy task. His skating was highly unique in that he performed jumps in the typical direction but spun clockwise. He was also the first skater from Kazakhstan to win an International Skating Union competition. With a place in the Great Britain Winter Olympic team. New Skates - Royal Pro or Prime for Adult. . Guignard and Fabbri edge out Fear and Gibson at European Championships. The British skater, famous for bringing ballet and dance moves into men's singles, won the gold at the 1976 games in Innsbruck, where he also acted as flag bearer for his nation. In this photo, Button was practicing in Moritz, Switzerland, for the Winter Olympics in 1948. These famous ice dancing couples are from all over the world. And he won the world bronze medal that year! When Adam Rippon competes at the Olympics this year, it will be the first time an openly gay figure skater represents the United States in an individual event. He competed in three different Winter Olympic games, but never placed higher than fifth. He authored not one, but three, books and is heavily involved in charity work. They also remain the only ice dancers to attain the lofty Super Slam title, having won every major competition in their junior and senior careers. After his first competition in 2003, he quickly climbed the ranks. Footwork/step sequence: A required element in all four disciplines of figure skating men's, women's, pairs, and ice dance that involves steps and turns in a pattern on the ice. Robertson died of pneumonia and AIDS complications in 2000 at age 62, and shortly after coach Michael Kirby outed the late skater in his book Figure Skating to Fancy Skating, according to Rainbow Ice. Commentary can be an important part of the experience of watching figure skating. Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim, Team USA figure skating pairs Team USA's only figure skating pair this year, Alexa Scimeca Knierem and Chris Knierem will be the first married. The gay skater previously hoped to make the team in 2006 and in 2010 but fell short both years. He won his first competition at 11. In 1924 he finished fifth in the singles event. The program is still performed today because it was such a tremendous hit. Since then, they've won so many competitions it's hard to keep track of them all. The Salchow, the Biellmann, the Charlotte spiral these figure skating standards are named after white people from the 20th century. He also earned a record 22 Grand Prix titles. He died from AIDS complications in 1994.Ronald Robertson, USA, Men's SinglesThe American dancer won silver at the 1956 at Cortina d'Ampezzo, and also won silver twice at the World Championships. He qualified for the Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014, and was the ambassador for the Olympic Bidding Committee "Almaty 2022.". With British fans left a little . And she can comment for the next 30 years, as she is around 30 years old. Since 2018, he has appeared on the ITV series Dancing on Ice. [6] The judges' decisions are noteworthy because the silver medallist was Vladimir Kovalev of USSR and the bronze medallist was Toller Cranston of Canada. Weir wasn't afraid to stand out and make some noise. Grinkov and Gordeeva were one of the few pairs teams to ever complete a quadruple twist lift in competition. At the latter event, the pair won a bronze, and they went pro the next year. If that isn't enough of a claim to fame, he also invented the flying camel spin and went on to become a skating analyst and sports commentator. His father took a second job to support Javier's training and also the training of his sister, Laura, who competed in ice dancing and ladies' singles. At age 13, he developed Osgood-Schlatter disease. With partner Caitlin Yankowskas, he is the 2015 Challenge Cup silver medalist and 2015 British national champion. 2022 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES QUALIFICATION. After retirement in 2013, Weir became an NBC commentator alongside his friend Tara Lipinski. While questions about the flamboyant skater followed him through his career -- two Canadian broadcasters caught flak and inspired a Pride House protest after making homophobic comments about Weir at the 2010 Olympics -- he did not come out until 2011, when he revealed he was gay in his memoir, Welcome to My World. Their first appearance at senior level was victorious when the skaters clinched their maiden European and world titles. In 1996, Galindo pulled off one of the greatest upsets in figure skating. Still, his medal record is impressive. Category:British male figure skaters Subcategories This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. 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Yuzuru Hanyu is a Japanese figure skater and is regarded as one of the greatest male figure skaters in history. This greatest male figure skaters list contains the most prominent and top males known for being figure skaters. Half of Team USA's figure skaters - seven out of 14 - are Asian Americans, which is a record, according to US Figure Skating. The pair was the first team of Americans to win the world ice dancing title, and the first Americans to win the Olympic title, too. He had not only had given up on skating, but the skating world had given up on him when he decided to compete at. John Weir, an American figure skater and television commentator, got a "late" start in the skating world. Brian Orser was a competitive Canadian figure skater with a lengthy medal record. She was the first out American in the 2022 Games and is hoping to add to the bronze medal that she won in the 2018 Olympics. She refuses to talk about any non-American skater and will constantly get in the way of Mirai talking about the event. It was later found that he had a genetic condition predisposing him to clogged arteries. Buttle took over the title in 2008, and the road to get there wasn't easy. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Impressively, he did so on the junior level, even though not many senior skaters were trying it. Tara will often get in the way of Johnny's commentary, and she recently joined the Ice Talk podcast to replace Jackie Wong. Curry confirmed he was gay at a press conference in Innsbruck the same evening. Knee injuries slowed him down in 2009, but he made a comeback in 2010, reclaiming his title as the Swiss national champion. By the time he was 14, he was paired up with 11-year old Ekaterina Gordeeva. Nathan Chen may be the most recognizable name in men's figure skating today. He was noted for combining ballet and modern dance influences into his skating. He also participated in competitive ballet as part of his training. In 1972 Curry found an American sponsor who enabled him to study in the United States with Gus Lussi and Carlo Fassi.[1]. Javier Raya. The Slovak skater went to his first Olympics at age 13 in 1964, and later won gold at the 1972 games in Sapparo, the only person from his nation to ever accomplish that feat. John Allen Wisden Nicks (born 22 April 1929) is a British figure skating coach and former pair skater. When Adam Rippon competes at the Olympics this year, it will be the first time an openly gay figure skater represents the United States in an individual event. The audience never knew what to expect from him, which kept the sport from becoming stagnant and predictable. There were a total of 16 figure skaters representing the U.S. at the 2022 Winter Olympics, split evenly between men and women. "I don't know why there aren't more out skaters. The Canadian skater has more medals than we can count, and his skating was always a pleasure to watch. He retired from competition in 2006 and is now a data analyst at Google. Most kids are busy figuring out long division at age 10, but Stphane Lambiel, a French-speaking Swiss competitive figure skater, was landing his first triple toe. In his 2000 memoir, When Hell Freezes Over: Should I Bring My Skates?, the bisexual skater described relationships with women and men, including fellow skater Ondrej Nepela. [14] Besides choreographing routines for the company, Curry commissioned works from such noted dance choreographers as Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Peter Martins and Twyla Tharp. Destined for stardom, Stojko learned to skate when he was only 4. Yuzuru Hanyu has a height of 5'7.5" (1.71 m). 32 Best Male Figure Skaters of All Time, Ranked | Stadium Talk Athletes 32 Best Male Figure Skaters of All Time, Ranked By Brittany Alexandra Sulc, updated on May 16, 2022 Natacha Pisarenko / AP Photo Figure skating has long had the reputation of being a feminine sport. A few years later at the 1991 World Championships, he made history, becoming the first person ever to land a quadruple-double jump combo. But he kept his sexuality a private matter until 2014, when the United States sent a delegation to Russia made up of high-profile gay athletes. But a decade later, he would succumb to AIDS at age 32 as the disease took a particular toll on Canadian skaters, as reported by People. [23] He spent the last years of his life with his mother. In addition to the dozens of medals and championships he won, he was one of the few skaters of his time to routinely perform backflips on ice. His report,[18] which included quotes from Curry that were candid about his sexuality, was published 24 hours after the victory made headline news. He placed 22nd at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.He won the bronze medal at the British Figure Skating Championships in 1994, 1998 and 2003.. After his competitive career ended, he became a figure skating coach. With partner Meryl Davis, he is the 2014 Olympic Champion, the 2010 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time (2011, 2013) World champion, five-time Grand Prix Final champion (20092013), three-time Four Continents champion (2009, 2011, 2013) and six-time U.S. national champion (20092014). Date of death: 16 February 1946. He competed in both disciplines, winning the world championship title in speed skating in 1882. view full event listings. With partner Linda Connolly, he finished 14th at the 1972 Winter Olympics. Sergei Mikhailovich Grinkov didn't always have a promising figure skating career. He trained in the Chicago area growing up and quickly advanced. "I don't know why there aren't more out skaters. He's also credited with constructing the modern speed skate. I recall Charlie White and Michael Weiss commenting on some event, maybe US Nationals but not the main broadcast. He also was a pairs national champion with his skating partner Kristi Yamaguchi. While questions about the flamboyant skater followed him through his career -- two Canadian broadcasters caught flak and inspired a Pride House protest after making homophobic comments about Weir at the 2010 Olympics -- he did not come out until 2011, when he revealed he was gay in his memoir, Welcome to My World. He's only the second man to break the100-point barrier in the short program, the 200-point barrier in the long program and the 300-point barrier in the total score. There are various kinds of figure skating . The American skater represented the United States in both the 2006 games in Torino and the 2010 games in Vancouver, respectively finishing in fifth and sixth place overall. A year and a half later, he asked for lessons for Christmas. She had no idea how much of a knack for it he'd end up having. Yuzuru Hanyu started skating primarily because he was a pain in the neck. As a singles skater, he won the bronze medal at the 1899 World Championships. In the pairs competition he and his partner Ethel Muckelt finished fourth. Instead, he went on to compete at Worlds in 1962, where he landed the first ever triple lutz in competition and won the world title. Phyllis Johnson Figure Skating Cecilia Colledge Figure Skating Arthur Cumming Figure Skating James Johnson Figure Skating Dorothy Greenhough-Smith Figure Skating Geoffrey Hall-Say Figure Skating Ethel Muckelt Figure Skating Edgar Syers Figure Skating Basil Williams Figure Skating 15 more 01 This skater of Mexican descent overcame economic and personal hardship to win his senior US championship on his 8th try, in 1996, becoming the oldest men's champion in 70 years. If you ever wonder where they are now, we've tracked down some of the most beloved Olympic figure skaters from years past to find out just that. Judged on how you look. Robertson died of pneumonia and AIDS complications in 2000 at age 62, and shortly after coach Michael Kirby outed the late skater in his book Figure Skating to Fancy Skating, according to Rainbow Ice.Randy Gardner, USA, PairsAlongside skating partner Tai Babilonia, Gardner represented the U.S. at the 1976 Olympics, placing fifth. Brian Orser, in an argument to keep a palimony suit private, once said Pockar came out professionally during a broadcasting career but was fired for doing so, according to Rainbow Ice. The ice dancer represented the United States at the 2006 games in Torino alongside skating partner Jamie Silverstein. He's also known for helping to design his own costumes. The pair placed 16th overall at the games and O'Meara retired from skating shortly afterward. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use. Belgian figure skater Hendrickx this year will be the only male figure skater representing Belgium at the 2018 Winter Olympics. White also was a competitive hockey player on the state level. While ice dancers aren't known for their gravity-defying multi-rotational jumps, the grace, beauty and romanticism of their skating tends to appeal more to the crowds. Paulsen managed to perform it while wearing speed skates and was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1976. Her mother, Darlene Cain, also competed in ice dance for Canada. The wrong commentator(s) can ruin the entire event. Hamish Gaman (born 20 April 1983) is an English pair skater. Most of them are out to the community, so I think it's more of a privacy issue," he said. Needless to say, it was a good call. The following is a list of figure skaters . Joubert was among the earliest skaters to routinely perform quadruple jumps, boasting a consistent quad toe loop. He has medaled at six world championships and is the only male skater aside from Jan Hoffman to win seven championship titles. Rippon publicly came out in an issue of Skating magazine in 2015, and he will be the first figure skater to represent the U.S. at the Olympics while out. His signature move is a backflip, a feat that few other figure skaters could perform and which is against U.S. Scott Hamilton is one of the most memorable male figure skaters to date. LOGIN. One of skating's greatest stars in the 1980s, Canada's Orser won silver at both the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo and the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, in the latter competing against Brian Boitano in the famous "Battle of the Brians." Eleven figure skaters have won three medals: Sonja Henie ( Norway) and Irina Rodnina ( Soviet Union ), winners of three consecutive titles in the ladies' singles (1928-1936) and pairs (1972-1980) events, respectively; Pierre Brunet and wife Andre Brunet ( France ), 1928-1932 pairs champions; Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo ( China ), the 2010 pairs Most of them are out to the community, so I think it's more of a privacy issue," he said.Matthew Savoie, USA, Men's SinglesThe American skater competed in the 2006 games in Torino, where he finished seventh overall. 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