Michael Huth | |
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Huth in 2010. | |
Born | Dresden, East Germany | 2 September 1969
Figure skating career | |
Country | East Germany |
Skating club | Sportclub Einheit Dresden |
Retired | 1988 |
Michael Huth (born 2 September 1969) is a German figure skating coach and former competitor for East Germany.
During his competitive career, Huth represented East Germany. He was the 1988 East German national champion and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, where he placed 23rd. [1]
International | |
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Event | 1987–1988 |
Winter Olympics | 23rd |
European Championships | 17th |
National | |
East German Championships | 1st |
Following his retirement from competitive skating, Huth studied sports science and turned to coaching. He coaches in Oberstdorf. His current and former students include
Huth and his wife organize IceDome, an annual summer training camp in Oberstdorf. [20] 140 skaters from 20 countries took part in 2011. [21]
Huth has two children with his wife, Claudia. [22]
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