Karina Johnson

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Karina Sinding Johnson
Karina JOHNSON JWC 2010.jpg
Karina Johnson in 2010
Personal information
Full nameKarina Sinding Johnson
Country representedFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Born (1991-05-01) May 1, 1991 (age 32)
West Hills, California, United States
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
CoachKent Johnson
Jane Johnson
ChoreographerKent Johnson
Judy Blumberg
Skating clubHvidovre Skøjte Klub
RetiredJanuary 2013
ISU personal best scores
Combined total121.63
2011 Europeans
Short program43.94
2010 Junior Worlds
Free skate83.33
2011 Europeans

Karina Sinding Johnson (born May 1, 1991 in West Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of America) is a Danish-American former competitive figure skater. She is a four-time Danish national champion.

Contents

Johnson began skating at age five in Los Angeles, California. She later moved to Houston, Texas and then Miami, Florida. She retired from competition in January 2013. [1]

Her parents are both figure skating coaches. Her father, Kent, is a PSA Double Master Rated Coach, Level 5. Johnson's father is American and her mother is Danish.

Competitive highlights

Results [2]
International
Event2004–052005–062006–072007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13
Worlds 35th26th35th
Europeans 35th32nd17th24th
Bavarian Open 17th
Coupe de Nice 15th
Nebelhorn 20th10th
Nordics 14th J.10th J.10th J.8th6th7th9th
U.S. Classic 8th
International: Junior or novice
Junior Worlds 29th16th
JGP Croatia 22nd
JGP Germany 16th
JGP Gr. Britain 10th
JGP Mexico 7th
Copenhagen 17th N.3rd J.
Merano Cup 10th N.
Triglav 2nd J.
National
Danish Champ. 1st N.3rd J.2nd J.1st J.1st1st1st1st2nd
N. = Novice level; J. = Junior level; JGP = Junior Grand Prix

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References

  1. Banke Ravn, Kamilla (January 10, 2013). "Karina Johnson stopper sin amatør karriere". Dansk Skøjte Union. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. "Competition Results: Karina JOHNSON". International Skating Union.