Luis Hernández (figure skater)

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Luis Hernandez
Luis Hernandez 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy.jpg
Hernández in 2007.
Personal information
Full nameLuis Hernández Olea
Country representedFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Born (1984-03-11) March 11, 1984 (age 38)
Guadalajara
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Coach Éric Millot
Richard O Neill
Ken Congemi
Former coach Frank Carroll
Choreographer Henrik Walentin
Luis Hernandez
Matt Smith
Skating clubAsociacion del Estado Mexico
ISU personal best scores
Combined total123.17
2005 Merano Cup
Short program46.11
2009 Worlds
Free skate81.23
2007 Nebelhorn Trophy

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. Highest finish ever by a male skater from Mexico. 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

Event2001-022002-032005-062006-072007-082008-092009-102010-112011-122012-132013-14
World Championships 19th QR36th36th34th
Four Continents Championships 17th17th15th17th
Mexican Championships 3rd2nd1st1st2nd1st1st1st1st
U.S. Championships 7th N.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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