Luis Hernández (figure skater)

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Luis Hernandez
Luis Hernandez 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg
Hernández in 2007.
Full nameLuis Hernández Olea
Born (1984-03-11) March 11, 1984 (age 40)
Guadalajara
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Coach Éric Millot
Richard O Neill
Ken Congemi
Skating clubAsociacion del Estado Mexico

Luis Hernandez Olea (born March 11, 1984, in Guadalajara, Mexico) is a Mexican former competitive figure skater. He was a 6-time Mexican National champion. Representing Mexico at 4 World Championships. In 2008, he placed 15th at the Four Continents Championships. This is the highest finish ever by a male skater from Mexico in the Four Continents Championships. He previously competed at the United States Figure Skating Championships, placing 7th as a novice in 2002 [1] and 11th in 2003. [2] He was formerly coached by Frank Carroll.

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Competitive highlights

Event2002-032005-062006-072007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-14
World Championships 19th QR36th36th34th
Four Continents Championships 17th17th15th17th
Mexican Championships 3rd2nd1st1st2nd1st1st1st1st
U.S. Championships 11th J.
Nebelhorn Trophy 19thWD30th
NRW Trophy 15th
Finlandia Trophy WD
Ondrej Nepela Memorial 18th
Golden Spin of Zagreb 18th12th
Merano Cup 5th

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