Michael Huth

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Michael Huth
Michael Huth 2010 Cup of Russia.JPG
Huth in 2010.
Born (1969-09-02) 2 September 1969 (age 54)
Dresden, East Germany
Figure skating career
Country East Germany
Skating clubSportclub Einheit Dresden
Retired1988

Michael Huth (born 2 September 1969) is a German figure skating coach and former competitor for East Germany.

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Competitive career

Huth (right) with Katarina Witt, Peggy Schwarz / Alexander Konig in 1987. Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1987-1212-016, Eiskunstlaufer, DDR.jpg
Huth (right) with Katarina Witt, Peggy Schwarz / Alexander König in 1987.

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
Event1987–1988
Winter Olympics 23rd
European Championships 17th
National
East German Championships 1st

Coaching

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]

Personal life

Huth has two children with his wife, Claudia. [22]

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