Igor Yaroshenko

Last updated
Igor Yaroshenko
Born (1967-04-11) 11 April 1967 (age 57)
Nova Kakhovka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Figure skating career
Country Ukraine
Partner Irina Romanova
Retired1998
Medal record
Figure skating: Ice dancing
Representing Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Sofia Ice dancing
Goodwill Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Saint Petersburg Ice dancing

Igor Yaroshenko (born 11 April 1967) is a Ukrainian former competitive ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union before its dissolution and for Ukraine afterward. With Irina Romanova, he is the 1996 European bronze medalist. They placed seventh at the 1994 Winter Olympics and ninth at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was fourth, in 1994. They were coached by Natalia Linichuk and Gennadi Karponosov.

Contents

Romanova and Yaroshenko were married in 1991 and have a son, Nikita. [1] [2] Yaroshenko now works as a coach in Delaware. [1]

Programs

(with Romanova)

Season Original dance Free dance
1997–1998
1996–1997
1995–1996
1994–1995
1993–1994
  • La Playa
    by the Columbia Ballroom Orchestra
1992–1993

Results

(ice dance with Romanova)

International
Event1989–90
(USR)
1990–91
(USR)
1991–92
(USR)
1992–93
(UKR)
1993–94
(UKR)
1994–95
(UKR)
1995–96
(UKR)
1996–97
(UKR)
1997–98
(UKR)
Olympics 7th9th
Worlds 7th4th8th5th8th7th
Europeans 7th7th7th3rd6th8th
Grand Prix Final 4th
GP Int. Paris/Trophée
de France/Lalique
2nd3rd3rd3rd
GP Nations Cup 1st1st2nd3rd
GP NHK Trophy 4th2nd3rd
GP Skate America 5th
GP Skate Canada 2nd5th3rd
Goodwill Games 1st
St. Gervais 1st
Universiade 2nd
Centennial On Ice3rd
National
Ukrainian Champ. 1st1st1st1st1st1st
Soviet Champ. 3rd
GP = Became part of Champions Series in 1995–96 season (renamed Grand Prix in 1998–99)

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Todd Sand</span> American pair skater

Todd Sand is an American pair skater. With his wife Jenni Meno, he is the 1998 World silver medalist, a two-time World bronze medalist, and a three-time U.S. national champion (1994–96). With his previous partner Natasha Kuchiki, he is the 1991 World bronze medalist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juris Razgulajevs</span> Canadian ice dancer and coach

Juris Razgulajevs, sometimes spelled Yuri Razguliaiev, is a Canadian ice dancing coach and former competitor who represented the Soviet Union, Latvia, Uzbekistan, and Japan. He is the 1991 World Junior champion with partner Aliki Stergiadu for the Soviet Union.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexandra Zaretsky</span> Israeli retired ice dancer (born 1987)

Alexandra "Sasha" Zaretsky is an Israeli retired ice dancer. With her brother Roman Zaretsky, she is the 2009 Skate America bronze medalist, 2009 Golden Spin of Zagreb champion, a three-time Nebelhorn Trophy medalist, and a three-time Israeli national champion. They finished as high as sixth at the World Championships and competed twice at the Winter Olympics, finishing tenth in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roman Zaretsky</span> Israeli retired ice dancer (born 1983)

Roman Zaretsky is an Israeli retired ice dancer. With his sister, Alexandra Zaretsky, he is the 2009 Skate America bronze medalist, 2009 Golden Spin of Zagreb champion, a three-time Nebelhorn Trophy medalist, and a three-time Israeli national champion. They finished 6th at the World Championships and competed twice at the Winter Olympics, finishing 10th in 2010.

Irina Mykolaivna Romanova is a Ukrainian former competitive ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union before its dissolution and for Ukraine afterward. With Igor Yaroshenko, she is the 1996 European bronze medalist. They placed seventh at the 1994 Winter Olympics and ninth at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was fourth, in 1994. They were coached by Natalia Linichuk and Gennadi Karponosov.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aleksandr Vlasov (figure skater)</span> Soviet pair skater and coach

Alexander Vlassov is a former Soviet pair skater who currently works as a coach. With partner Irina Vorobieva, he won the silver medal at the 1977 World Figure Skating Championships and the silver medal at the 1977 European Figure Skating Championships. They placed 4th at the 1976 Winter Olympics. They were coached by Tamara Moskvina. He later skated with Zhanna Ilina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diane Towler</span> English ice dancer

Diane Margaret Towler MBE married Green, is an English former ice dancer and currently a figure skating coach. She is a four-time (1966–1969) World and European champion with skating partner Bernard Ford.

Samvel Gezalian is an Armenian former competitive ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union, Belarus, and Armenia in international competition. With Tatiana Navka, he is the 1991 Skate America and Nations Cup champion and placed 11th at the 1994 Winter Olympics for Belarus. With Ksenia Smetanenko, he is the 1997 Golden Spin of Zagreb champion and competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics for Armenia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Irina Vorobieva</span> Russian pair skater (1958–2022)

Irina Nikolayevna Vorobieva was a Russian pair skater who competed for the Soviet Union. With her then-husband Igor Lisovsky, she was the 1981 World champion and the 1981 European champion. They were coached by Tamara Moskvina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bernard Ford</span> English ice dancer (1947–2023)

Bernard Albert Ford MBE was an English ice dancer. With partner Diane Towler, he was a four-time (1966–1969) World, European, and British champion. He was also a World Professional ice dancing champion. He later became a coach and choreographer.

Diane Gerencser is a former ice dancer who competed internationally for both Switzerland and Italy. She placed as high as 15th at the World Championships—in 1990 with Alexander Stanislavov—and as high as 11th at the European Championships—in 1997 with Pasquale Camerlengo. She and Camerlengo represented Italy at the 1998 Winter Olympics, placing 17th.

Stefania Calegari is an Italian former ice dancer. She competed with Pasquale Camerlengo for around ten years. They won gold medals at the 1990 Skate America, 1990 Grand Prix International de Paris, and 1991 Skate Canada International, a silver medal at the 1992 Nations Cup, and bronze medals at the 1990 and 1991 NHK Trophy. In 1992, they achieved their highest results at the European Championships and World Championships, placing fourth at both events. They also competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics and finished fifth.

Kateřina Mrázová is a Czech retired competitive ice dancer. With partner Martin Šimeček, she is a multiple Czech national champion. They placed 10th at the 1992 Winter Olympics, 8th at the 1994 Winter Olympics, and 13th at the 1998 Winter Olympics. They retired from competitive skating following the 1998 World Figure Skating Championships.

Martin Šimeček is a Czech retired competitive ice dancer. With partner Kateřina Mrázová, he is a multiple Czech national champion. They placed 10th at the 1992 Winter Olympics, 8th at the 1994 Winter Olympics, and 13th at the 1998 Winter Olympics. They retired from competitive skating following the 1998 World Figure Skating Championships.

Elizaveta Stekolnikova is a former ice dancer who competed internationally for the Soviet Union with Oleg Ovsyannikov for one season and then for Kazakhstan. With partner Dmitri Kazarlyga, she is the 1994 Skate America bronze medalist, 1995 Winter Universiade bronze medalist, and 1996 Asian Winter Games champion. They placed 18th at the 1994 Winter Olympics and 22nd at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Dmitri Kazarlyga is a former ice dancer who competed internationally for Kazakhstan. With partner Elizaveta Stekolnikova, he is the 1994 Skate America bronze medalist, 1995 Winter Universiade bronze medalist, and 1996 Asian Winter Games champion. They placed 18th at the 1994 Winter Olympics and 22nd at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Jung Sung-il is a South Korean retired competitive figure skater. He is the 1991 Winter Universiade silver medalist. He placed as high as sixth at the World Junior Championships (1988) and 14th at the World Championships (1991). A three-time Olympian, he placed 22nd at the 1988 Winter Olympics, 21st at the 1992 Winter Olympics, and 17th at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Panu Oula Jääskeläinen is a Finnish former competitive figure skater. He is the 1992 Piruetten silver medalist, a two-time Nordic bronze medalist, and a five-time Finnish national champion. He represented Finland at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Klára Engi</span> Hungarian ice dancer

Klára Engi is a retired Hungarian ice dancer. She competed with Attila Tóth. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989. Their highest placement at the European Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989, 1990, and 1991.

Attila Tóth is a retired Hungarian ice dancer. He competed with Klára Engi. Together, they placed 16th at the 1984 Winter Olympics, 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics, and 7th at the 1992 Winter Olympics. Their highest placement at the World Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989. Their highest placement at the European Figure Skating Championships was 4th, which they achieved in 1989, 1990, and 1991. Tóth was born in Budapest.

References

  1. 1 2 Mittan, Barry (October 29, 2003). "Romanova Writes Guide for Ice Dancers". GoldenSkate. Archived from the original on August 18, 2010.
  2. "Designing With Color - by Irina Romanova". Archived from the original on 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2007-05-26.