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'''KC Boutiette''' (born April 11, 1970) is an American [[speed skater]] from [[Tacoma, Washington]], and a four-time Olympian. He was first of the wave of [[inline speed skating|inline speed skaters]] who made the transition from inline to ice in order to have a shot at going to the Olympics.
'''KC Boutiette''' (born April 11, 1970) is an American [[speed skater]] from [[Tacoma, Washington]], and a four-time Olympian. He was first of the wave of [[inline speed skating|inline speed skaters]], and made the transition from inline to ice, in order to have a shot at going to the Olympics.


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1993, he showed up at the [[Pettit National Ice Center]] in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin, looking to improve his technique on inline skates, but ended up earning a spot on the team that would be sent to the [[1994 Winter Olympics]] in [[Lillehammer]], Norway. Although he had been a champion inline speed skater for years, Boutiette at that time had no ice speed skating experience at all. Nevertheless, within a few months he made the team.{{cn|date=January 2022}}
In 1993, he showed up at the [[Pettit National Ice Center]] in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin, looking to improve his technique on inline skates. However, he ended up earning a spot on the team that would be sent to the [[1994 Winter Olympics]] in [[Lillehammer]], Norway. Although he had been a champion inline speed skater for years, Boutiette at that time had no ice speed skating experience at all. Nevertheless, within a few months he made the team.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}


Although Boutiette has never won an Olympic medal, he demonstrated to other American inline speed skaters that the opportunity was there if they would give it a shot. Following in his footsteps were [[Apolo Ohno]], [[Derek Parra]], [[Jennifer Rodriguez]] (Boutiette's ex-wife), and [[Joey Cheek]], who won seven medals at the [[2002 Winter Olympics]] in [[Salt Lake City]], Utah. After 2002 he went out and hand-picked another former inline skater, [[Chad Hedrick]], who went on to win three medals at the [[2006 Winter Olympics]] in [[Torino]], Italy, after switching to ice skating in 2003. Now almost half of the Olympic team were inline skaters for whom he paved the way. Boutiette skated in the team pursuit in the 2006 Olympics.{{cn|date=January 2022}}
Although Boutiette has never won an Olympic medal, he demonstrated to other American inline speed skaters that the opportunity was there if they would give it a shot. Following in his footsteps were [[Apolo Ohno]], [[Derek Parra]], [[Jennifer Rodriguez]] (Boutiette's ex-wife), and [[Joey Cheek]], who won seven medals at the [[2002 Winter Olympics]] in [[Salt Lake City]], Utah. After 2002 he went out and hand-picked another former inline skater, [[Chad Hedrick]], who went on to win three medals at the [[2006 Winter Olympics]] in [[Torino]], Italy, after switching to ice skating in 2003. Now almost half of the Olympic team were inline skaters for whom he paved the way. Boutiette skated in the team pursuit in the 2006 Olympics.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}


In the Netherlands, Boutiette participated as a [[marathon]] speed skater for several years and in this period he won the Six Days of the Greenery twice in 2003 and 2004. He wore the Brussels sprout suit for ten days in between 2003 and 2005, the second in ranking after [[Cédric Michaud]].<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/spruitjespak.php Spruitjespak], schaatspeloton.nl</ref> In total he won 23 speed skating marathons on [[artificial track]]s.<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/overwinningen.php Overwinningen], schaatspeloton.nl</ref> He also was the leader in the [[Essent Cup]] for two days, wearing the orange suit.<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/oranje.php Oranje leiderstrui], schaatspeloton.nl</ref>
In the Netherlands, Boutiette participated as a [[marathon]] speed skater for several years and in this period he won the Six Days of the Greenery twice in 2003 and 2004. He wore the Brussels sprout suit for ten days in between 2003 and 2005, the second in ranking after [[Cédric Michaud]].<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/spruitjespak.php Spruitjespak], schaatspeloton.nl</ref> In total he won 23 speed skating marathons on [[artificial track]]s.<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/overwinningen.php Overwinningen], schaatspeloton.nl</ref> He also was the leader in the [[Essent Cup]] for two days, wearing the orange suit.<ref>[http://www.schaatspeloton.nl/statistiek/oranje.php Oranje leiderstrui], schaatspeloton.nl</ref>


==Children==
==Children==
K.C. Has two children, one by the name of Braam, and one by te name of Brooke
K.C. Has two children, one by the name of Braam, and one by the name of Brooke


== Records ==
== Records ==
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* {{Team USA|new_id=kc-boutiette|name=KC Boutiette|old_id=BO/KC-Boutiette|archive=20211028023304}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080405143905/http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_43313.htm archive April 5, 2008])
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Tacoma, Washington]]
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[[Category:20th-century American sportsmen]]

Latest revision as of 06:31, 23 November 2024

KC Boutiette
KC Boutiette in 2006
Personal information
Born (1970-04-11) April 11, 1970 (age 54)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
SpouseKristi Kirkeide Boutiette
Sport
Country United States
SportSpeed skating
Medal record
Men's speed skating
World Allrounds
Silver medal – second place 1997 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 1998 500 m
U.S. Long Track Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 5000 m
Silver medal – second place 2003 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2004 5000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2004 1500 m
U.S. Allrounds
Gold medal – first place 1994 Overall
Gold medal – first place 1996 Overall
Gold medal – first place 1997 Overall
Silver medal – second place 1995 Overall
Silver medal – second place 2000 Overall
Silver medal – second place 2002 Overall
Gold medal – first place 2015 Overall
U.S. Sprints
Silver medal – second place 1999 Overall
Olympic Trials
Gold medal – first place 1994 5000 m
Gold medal – first place 1994 10000 m
Silver medal – second place 1998 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 1998 10000 m
Silver medal – second place 2002 10000 m

KC Boutiette (born April 11, 1970) is an American speed skater from Tacoma, Washington, and a four-time Olympian. He was first of the wave of inline speed skaters, and made the transition from inline to ice, in order to have a shot at going to the Olympics.

Biography

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In 1993, he showed up at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, looking to improve his technique on inline skates. However, he ended up earning a spot on the team that would be sent to the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Although he had been a champion inline speed skater for years, Boutiette at that time had no ice speed skating experience at all. Nevertheless, within a few months he made the team.[citation needed]

Although Boutiette has never won an Olympic medal, he demonstrated to other American inline speed skaters that the opportunity was there if they would give it a shot. Following in his footsteps were Apolo Ohno, Derek Parra, Jennifer Rodriguez (Boutiette's ex-wife), and Joey Cheek, who won seven medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. After 2002 he went out and hand-picked another former inline skater, Chad Hedrick, who went on to win three medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, after switching to ice skating in 2003. Now almost half of the Olympic team were inline skaters for whom he paved the way. Boutiette skated in the team pursuit in the 2006 Olympics.[citation needed]

In the Netherlands, Boutiette participated as a marathon speed skater for several years and in this period he won the Six Days of the Greenery twice in 2003 and 2004. He wore the Brussels sprout suit for ten days in between 2003 and 2005, the second in ranking after Cédric Michaud.[1] In total he won 23 speed skating marathons on artificial tracks.[2] He also was the leader in the Essent Cup for two days, wearing the orange suit.[3]

Children

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K.C. Has two children, one by the name of Braam, and one by the name of Brooke

Records

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World records

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Event Time Date Venue
1500 m 1:50.09 March 15, 1997 Olympic Oval, Calgary
Small combination 154.103 March 15, 1997 Olympic Oval, Calgary

Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com[4]

Personal records

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Personal records[5]
Men's speed skating
Event Result Date Location Notes
500 m 36.09 January 10, 2004 Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City
1000 m 1:09.09 January 3, 2004 Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City
1500 m 1:46.78 December 28, 2002 Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City
3000 m 3:47.16 October 1, 2005 Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City
5000 m 6:22.97 February 9, 2002 Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City
10000 m 13:21.06 February 28, 2004 Thialf, Heerenveen

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Spruitjespak, schaatspeloton.nl
  2. ^ Overwinningen, schaatspeloton.nl
  3. ^ Oranje leiderstrui, schaatspeloton.nl
  4. ^ "KC Boutiette". SpeedSkatingStats.com. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  5. ^ "KC Boutiette". SpeedskatingResults.com. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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