Alexander Samarin
| Alexander Samarin | |
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| Full name | Alexander Vladimirovich Samarin |
| Born | June 15, 1998 Moscow, Russia |
| Hometown | Moscow, Russia |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Russia |
| Coach | Inna Goncharenko |
| Skating club | CSKA Moscow |
Alexander "Sasha" Vladimirovich Samarin (Template:Lang-ru; born June 15, 1998 in Moscow) is a Russian figure skater. He is the 2013 Russian Junior silver medalist, the 2012 JGP Slovenia and Germany bronze medalist.[1]
Career
Samarin is coached by Inna Goncharenko since his childhood. He trains at CSKA Moscow with his teammates including Elena Radionova.
In the 2009–2010 season, Samarin won gold in the novice event at the 2010 NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany, and also took silver at the International Crystal Skate 2010 in Odintsovo, Russia.
In 2011–2012, Samarin did not appear internationally and withdrew from the 2012 Russian Junior Championships due to illness.[citation needed]
In 2012–2013, Samarin had surgery on his appendix.[citation needed] He debuted on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, winning a pair of bronze medals at JGP events in Slovenia and Germany. He was the first alternate for the 2012 JGP Final. In December, Samarin appeared at his first senior Russian Championships and finished 8th ahead of Artur Dmitriev Jr.
Programs
| Season | Short program | Free skating | Exhibition |
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| 2012–2013[2] |
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| 2011–2012 |
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| 2010–2011 |
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Competitive highlights
| Results[1] | |||
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| International | |||
| Event | 2010–11 | 2011–12 | 2012–13 |
| JGP Germany | 3rd | ||
| JGP Slovenia | 3rd | ||
| NRW Trophy | 1st N. | ||
| Crystal Skate | 2nd J. | ||
| National | |||
| Russian | 8th | ||
| Russian Jr. Champ. | 12th | WD | 2nd |
| Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior JGP = Junior Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew | |||
References
- ^ a b "Competition Results: Alexander SAMARIN". International Skating Union.
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External links
- Alexander Samarin at the International Skating Union
- Alexander Samarin at fskate.ru Template:Ru icon