Alexander Johnson (figure skater) American figure skater
Alexander M. Johnson (born May 15, 1990) is a former competitive American figure skater . He is the 2017 CS Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, 2013 International Challenge Cup silver medalist, and 2008 JGP Czech Republic champion.
Personal life
Alexander Johnson was born on May 15, 1990, in Minneapolis , Minnesota .[ 1] [ 2]
Johnson graduated from Hopkins High School in 2008. After briefly studying science and engineering at the University of Minnesota , he took a leave of absence.[ 3] Normandale Community College [ 2] University of Minnesota 's Carlson School of Management .[ 3] investment banking internship at Lazard .[ 4]
Career
Early years
Johnson began learning to skate in 1999.[ 1] [ 2] 2007 U.S. Championships .
Johnson debuted on the ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) series in autumn 2007. The following season, he won two JGP medals — gold in the Czech Republic and bronze in England — and qualified for the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final , where he finished sixth. He received the junior bronze medal at the 2009 U.S. Championships .
Johnson also trained in pair skating . He competed with Chelsey Jernberg in the juvenile category at the 2004 and 2005 U.S. Junior Championships . With Danielle Viola, he placed 6th in the novice ranks at the 2012 U.S. Championships .
Senior career
Johnson began competing in the senior men's category in the 2009–2010 season. He made his senior international debut at the 2009 Finlandia Trophy .
At the 2013 U.S. Championships , Johnson finished seventh after placing 12th in the short program and fifth in the free skate. He landed a 3Lz-1Lo-3F in the free skate.[ 5] 2013 International Challenge Cup in The Hague , Netherlands. He was coached mainly by Tom Dickson and Catarina Lindgren , and also worked once a week with Christy Krall .[ 5]
In June 2013, Johnson tore ligaments in his right ankle while practicing a triple Axel jump and sustained nerve damage from the knee down during surgery in July.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 6] [ 7]
Johnson finished 11th at the 2015 U.S. Championships . In the summer of 2015, he underwent surgery for multiple hernias.[ 6] 2016 U.S. Championships , he ranked seventh in the short program, fifth in the free skate, and sixth overall – his best result to date. He replicated that result at the 2017 U.S. Championships , after placing ninth in the short and fifth in the free.
In 2018, Johnson was invited to his first Grand Prix event, the 2018 NHK Trophy .
In 2019, Johnson decided to start a career in finance and work as a part time skating coach, effectively ending participation in competitive skating.[ 9]
Programs
Season
Short program
Free skating
Exhibition
2018–2019 [ 1] [ 4] [ 10]
The Golden Age by Woodkid
Iron by Woodkid
Run Boy Run by Woodkid
2017–2018 [ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
2016–2017 [ 14] [ 15]
Intro by B-Tribe
Bamboleo by Gipsy Kings Tom Dickson
2015–2016 [ 2] [ 15] [ 16]
Trance by Yair Dalal Christopher Dean
The Christ Trilogy by Balázs Havasi
Parce mihi domine performed by Jan Garbarek and The Hilliard Ensemble
In the Act of Creation by Balázs Havasi
2014–2015 [ 17] [ 7] [ 8]
2013–2014 [ 18]
Stairway to Heaven by Rodrigo y Gabriela
2012–2013 [ 18]
2011–2012 [ 15] [ 18]
2010–2011 [ 15] [ 18]
2009–2010 [ 19]
Take Five by Dave Brubeck
2008–2009 [ 15] [ 20]
Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra (from Ladies in Lavender) Sebastien Britten
What I Like About You by The Romantics
2007–2008 [ 18]
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor by Camille Saint-Saëns
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op 28 by Camille Saint-Saëns
Meditation (from Thais)
2006–2007 [ 18]
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor by Camille Saint-Saëns
2005–2006 [ 18]
Autumn (from The Four Seasons)
Competitive highlights
GP: Grand Prix ; CS: Challenger Series ; JGP: Junior Grand Prix
Detailed results
Small medals for short and free programs awarded only at ISU Championships .
2018–2019 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
Jan. 19 – 27, 2019
2019 U.S. Championships
11
8
9
9–11 November 2018
2018 NHK Trophy
8
7
7
4–7 October 2018
2018 CS Finlandia Trophy
15
15
15
2017–2018 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
Dec. 29 – Jan. 8, 2018
2018 U.S. Championships
10
8
8
December 6–9, 2017
2017 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb
3
9
9
September 27–30, 2017
2017 CS Nebelhorn Trophy
2
6
2
August 3–5, 2017
2017 Philadelphia Summer International
4
6
5
2016–2017 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 14–22, 2017
2017 U.S. Championships
9
5
6
Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016
2016 CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial
4
6
6
2015–2016 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 16–24, 2016
2016 U.S. Championships
7
5
6
December 2–5, 2015
2015 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb
4
6
6
October 13–15, 2015
2015 Autumn Classic International
5
4
4
2014–2015 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 18–25, 2015
2015 U.S. Championships
12
10
11
October 15–16, 2014
2014 Autumn Classic
4
8
8
September 24–27, 2014
2014 CS Nebelhorn Trophy
6
6
6
2012–2013 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
February 21–24, 2013
2013 Challenge Cup
2
1
2
January 19–27, 2013
2013 U.S. Championships
12
5
7
2011–2012 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 22–29, 2012
2012 U.S. Championships
15
8
15
2010–2011 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 23–30, 2011
2011 U.S. Championships
16
17
16
2009–2010 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 15–17, 2010
2010 U.S. Championships
22
14
17
October 8–11, 2009
2009 Finlandia Trophy
11
11
10
Junior level
2008–2009 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 18–25, 2009
2009 U.S. Championships
7
1
3
December 10–14, 2008
2008–09 Junior Grand Prix Final
4
6
6
October 15–18, 2008
2008 Junior Grand Prix, United Kingdom
2
3
3
17 – 21 Sept, 2008
2008 Junior Grand Prix, Czech Republic
1
2
1
2007–2008 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
January 20–27, 2008
2008 U.S. Championships
5
9
7
October 3–6, 2007
2007 Junior Grand Prix, Bulgaria
6
4
4
2006–2007 season
Date
Event
SP
FS
Total
March 29–30, 2007
2007 Gardena Spring Trophy
5
3
3
References
^ a b c "Alexander JOHNSON: 2018/2019" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018.^ a b c d Hewitt, Chris (January 22, 2016). "U.S. Figure Skating: Alexander Johnson comforted by an old friend, 'Eleanor Rigby' . Pioneer Press Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. ^ a b Brannen, Sarah S. (March 3, 2017). "The Inside Edge: Skaters balance training, studies" . IceNetwork.com the original on July 3, 2018. ^ a b Rutherford, Lynn (October 4, 2018). "Alexander Johnson Savors Every Chance to Compete" . U.S. Figure Skating . Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. ^ a b Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (February 25, 2013). "The Inside Edge: Fancy coats for Aaron, Flatt" . IceNetwork.com . Archived from the original on January 6, 2016. ^ a b c Blount, Rachel (January 18, 2016). "Minnetonka skater overcomes injuries to perform at nationals" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. ^ a b c Tiegs, Jacque (August 12, 2014). "Johnson rebounds from ankle surgery" . Golden Skate . ^ a b Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (July 3, 2014). "The Inside Edge: Skaters debut new programs" . IceNetwork.com . Archived from the original on 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2018-10-08 . ^ Cloutier, Claire (May 14, 2019). "Interview with Alexander Johnson (2019)" . A Divine Skate . Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. ^ Capellazzi, Gina (August 28, 2018). "At age 28, Alex Johnson is set to make his Grand Prix debut" . figureskatersonline.com . ^ "Alexander JOHNSON: 2017/2018" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 29, 2018.^ Johnson, Alexander (May 31, 2017). "Excited to announce that my short for 2017/2018 will be to Legends by Sacred Spirit. Choreography: Tom Dickson" (Instagram). ^ Johnson, Alexander (May 31, 2017). "A look into my new long program for the 2017/2018 season. I'll be skating to Mea Culpa and Sadeness by Enigma. Choreography: Rohene Ward" (Instagram). ^ "Alexander JOHNSON: 2016/2017" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 30, 2017.^ a b c d e "Program info" . Official website of Alexander Johnson. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018.^ Johnson, Alexander (June 1, 2015). "Journal" . Alexander Johnson Online / Figure Skaters Online . Archived from the original on January 25, 2017. ^ "Alexander JOHNSON: 2014/2015" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 23, 2015.^ a b c d e f g h i "Alexander Johnson" . U.S. Figure Skating . Archived from the original on October 8, 2018."Older versions: 2014–2018" . IceNetwork.com . Archived from the original on July 2, 2018."Older versions: 2009–2013" . IceNetwork.com . Archived from the original on April 20, 2013.^ "Alexander JOHNSON: 2009/2010" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 10, 2010.^ "Alexander JOHNSON: 2008/2009" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on June 3, 2009.^ a b "Competition Results: Alexander JOHNSON" . International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018.
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