Alexey Urmanov

Skating Background:

• 1994 Olympic Champion, Men’s Figure Skating
• 1997 European Champion
• 1999 Professional Figure Skating World Champion
• 1993 World Championship Bronze Medallist
• 1990 Junior World Championship Silver Medallist
• Member of Russian National Figure Skating Squad (1989-1999)
• First skater to perform a quadruple jump at the European Figure Skating Championships

Coaching and Consulting Qualifications:

• Coach of Russian National Squad skaters (2000-present)
• ISU Technical Specialist (2004-2006)

1994 Olympic Champion Alexey Urmanov continues the tradition of Russian Figure skating excellence as a coach of exceptionally talented young skaters such as Sergey Voronov, 2006 Junior World Silver and 2007 Junior World Bronze Medallist and 2008 Russian National Champion.  This year Sergey placed 4th at the European Championship.

Alexey’s coaching greatly benefited from his work as ISU Technical Specialist – a valuable addition to his own superior skating skills. Now he is ready for a new challenge – the role of an “IJS Guru” at ELITA Live!

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