Elvis Stojko M.S.C., M.S.M. (born March 22, 1972 in Newmarket, Ontario) is a Canadian figure skating world champion. Image from: http://www. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Olympic medalists in figure skating. ... The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. ... The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in 1998 in Nagano, Japan. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Newmarket (2006 Population 74,295) is a town located approximately 45 km north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual event sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. ...

Biography

His parents named him after Elvis Presley because they were fans of the singer. Stojko has chosen Presley's music as accompaniment during exhibitions. Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ...

Stojko's parents immigrated to Canada in the '50s, his Slovenian father came on a boat in 1955 and his Hungarian-born mother, Irenee, escaped through the Russian Invasion in 1956. Elvis was born in Newmarket, Ontario and grew up in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He began skating at the age of 4 and won his first trophy when he was 6; as a child he also studied karate, earning a black belt when he was 16. He has sometimes incorporated martial arts moves into his skating. He also likes to ride dirt bikes. Combatants Soviet Union ÁVH Hungarian government, various nationalist militias Commanders Yuri Andropov Pál Maléter, Béla Király, Gergely Pongrátz, József Dudás Strength 150,000 troops, 6,000 tanks 100,000+ demonstrators (some later armed), unknown number of soldiers Casualties 720 killed according to official... Newmarket (2006 Population 74,295) is a town located approximately 45 km north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Motto: En la rose, je fleuris (French for Like the rose, I flourish) Map showing Richmond Hills location in York Region Country Canada Province Ontario Region York Region Incorporated 1873 Government  - Mayor Dave Barrow  - Governing Body Richmond Hill Town Council  - MPs Lui Temelkovski, Bryon Wilfert Population (2006)[1]  - City... For other uses, see Karate (disambiguation). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Stojko has written a book about his career called "Heart and Soul" and he has been involved with Ronald McDonald Children's Charities in Canada.

In the mid 1990s, a rumour circulated that he and hockey player Eric Lindros were involved in a bar room fight, with Stojko over taking the 6'4" Lindros. Both have denied the rumour and say they are actually friends. Eric Bryan Lindros (born February 28, 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ...

Career

1991 - 1993

At the 1991 World Championships, he became the first person to land a quadruple-double jump combination. At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he finished 6th despite skating a technically flawless routine, but a month later he made his first appearance on a major international podium when he placed 3rd at the 1992 World Figure Skating Championships behind winner Viktor Petrenko and Kurt Browning. In 1993 at the World Figure Skating Championships he finished 2nd, once again behind Kurt Browning. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Rotation Landing A figure skating jump is determined by the launch, landing, and number of revolutions completed. ... Petrenko skates in 2002. ... Browning skates during the 2000 Stars on Ice tour Kurt Browning (born June 18, 1966) is a prominent Canadian figure skater who was extremely popular during the late 1980s and 1990s. ...

1994 - 1998

It wasn't until the year 1994 that Elvis fully made his mark on the Figure skating world, starting with the Canadian National Championships in Edmonton, skating to the soundtrack Dragon A Bruce Lee Story, he defeated Kurt Browning in the free skate to win his first Canadian National Championship. At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, he skated well enough in the short program to place 2nd putting him in good position heading into the free skate when three of the pre-Olympic favourites (Brian Boitano, Viktor Petrenko & Kurt Browning) had disappointing short programs. In the free skate, despite popping out of a planned Triple-Axel combination, he skated flawlessly, but lower than expected Presentation marks including a 5.5 from the Russian judge meant Alexei Urmanov despite a stumble, won the Gold Medal. Many, after the Olympics felt Elvis was robbed of the Gold Medal in Lillehammer, however he put all that behind him and went to the 1994 World Championships in Chiba, Japan as the favourite and did not disappoint. Skating once again to Dragon The Bruce Lee Story, he won his first World Championship including landing a Quadruple jump in the free skate. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Petrenko skates in 2002. ... Browning skates during the 2000 Stars on Ice tour Kurt Browning (born June 18, 1966) is a prominent Canadian figure skater who was extremely popular during the late 1980s and 1990s. ... Alexei Urmanov is a Russian figure skater who participated in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Chiba can refer to: 1. ...

In 1995 he suffered a serious ankle injury during practice for the Canadian Championships but was determined to compete anyway. He began his short program but was not able to complete it due to the injury, and was awarded a bye to the 1995 World Championships. His 1995 World Championship skate is regarded as one of his most impressive competitive outings because his injury had not fully healed, yet he was able to complete his full routine. Sitting in 2nd Place after the short program behind American Todd Eldredge, he won the free skate with the most memorable moment coming in the closing seconds of his routine when he landed a Triple-Lutz, Triple-Toe-Loop combination. He went on to win his 2nd World Championship at that event. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... A bye is when a player or team is allowed to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing. ...

The 1996 World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta was a homecoming of sorts for Elvis, in front of the home crowd the entire nation was shocked when he fell on his Triple-Axel combination jump, leaving him in a disappointing 7th place after the short program. However in the free skate with nothing to lose and in front of a supporting crowd, he skated a superb routine including landing his patented Quadruple Combination jump (the only one in the competition) and climbed all the way back from 7th to 4th place just outside the podium, although impressive was disappointing for Elvis. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... For other places with the same name, see Edmonton (disambiguation). ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked...

At the 1997 Grand Prix finals event in Hamilton, Ontario, he made history by being the first man ever to land a Quadruple-Triple combination in the free skate. Skating to the movie soundtrack of Dragon Heart, he won the Grand Prix finals an event highlighted by the fact that two other skaters also landed Quadruple jumps during the free skate (Ilia Kulik & Alexei Urmanov) but not in combination like Elvis did. At the World Championships later that year, he once again skated flawlessly during the short program but because of an early draw where he skated well before the other favourites, he ended up in 4th place after the short program. The free skate of the 1997 World Championships would be remembered for being one of the most dramatic nights in Men's figure skating history. Approximately halfway through the free skate, Alexei Urmanov the leader after the short program pulls out of the event citing injury, Ilia Kulik in 3rd place had a disastrous free skate putting him out of contention, then Elvis took to the ice, skating to Dragon Heart, he once again landed the Quadruple-Triple combination in a flawless routine earning him two perfect scores 6.0 and reclaiming his status as World Champion. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Motto: Together Aspire - Together Achieve Location in the province of Ontario, Canada Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario Incorporated June 9, 1846[1] Government  - Mayor Fred Eisenberger  - City Council Hamilton City Council  - Representatives 5 MPs and 5 MPPs Area [2]  - City 1,138. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked...

In the 1998 Winter Olympic games in Nagano, Japan, Elvis entered the competition as the heavy favourite and looking to be the first Canadian men to win an Olympic Gold Medal in figure skating, but it was not to be. He had suffered a groin injury and he was also recovering from the flu that had struck many other athletes during the games. He was unable to take strong painkillers because they might have caused him to fail a drug test. The first sign that something was not right was during his free skate when his Quadruple-Triple jump combination was downgraded to just a Triple-Triple combination. He did not tell the media of his groin injury, and this only became obvious when he doubled over in pain after his long program. His silver medal in the 1998 Olympics was earned after a very difficult performance. He found it too painful to skate during the medal presentation ceremony and limped onto the podium wearing sneakers. He chose not to attend the World Championships that year because he did not want to make his groin injury worse. After the Olympics, though, he gave an interview about the performance and started to cry when he heard people call him "gutsy" and "full of courage". Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Categories: Host cities of the Winter Olympic Games | Cities in Nagano Prefecture | Japan geography stubs ... The groin is the crease at the junction of the torso with the legs and the adjacent region that includes the external genitals. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

1999 - 2002

He finished 4th in the 1999 World Championships and 2nd at the 2000 World Championships. At the Salt Lake Winter Olympics in 2002, he placed 8th. He turned professional in 2002, but briefly reinstated as an Olympic-eligible skater and publicly declared his intention to compete in the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, before changing his mind and resuming his professional skating career. This article is about the year. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... A salt lake or saline lake is a landlocked body of water which has a concentration of salts (mostly sodium chloride) and other minerals significantly higher than most lakes (often defined as at least 3,000 milligrams of salt per liter). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

He retired from skating on August 10th, 2006. His last performance was a gala performance for the Mariposa skating club, where he trained most of his amateur career.

Stojko won silver medals at the 1994 Winter Olympics and the 1998 Winter Olympics. He won the World Figure Skating Championships in 1994, 1995, and 1997. He also won the Canadian Championships in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002. The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. ... The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in 1998 in Nagano, Japan. ... The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual event sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Media appearances

• Elvis performed on Braided's CD "Casey, Ashley and Amber", singing "Before You".
• He guest starred as himself in "Kill Gil: Vols. 1 & 2," an episode of The Simpsons that aired December 17, 2006.
• He appeared as a guest star as himself on the Canadian T.V show Chilly Beach.

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Accomplishments

• 3-time World Figure skating champion: 1994, 1995, 1997
• 2-time Olympic Silver medalist: 1994, 1998
• 7-time Canadian Figure skating champion: 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002
• 1-time Four Continents champion: 2000
• 1-time Grand Prix Final Champions: 1996/1997
• 1-time winner of the Lionel Conacher Award: 1994
• First man to land a Quadruple Jump in combination (Quadruple Toe-loop, Double Toe-loop): 1991 World Championships
• First man to land a Quadruple/Triple Jump combination (Quadruple Toe-loop, Triple Toe-loop): 1997 Grand Prix Finals

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See also

• List of Olympic medalists in figure skating

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References

• Canoe.ca (2005). SLAM! Presents Elvis Stojko. Retrieved July 2, 2005.
• Brenda Gorman (2005). Stojko, Elvis. Retrieved July 2, 2005.

External links

• Elvis Stojko at the International Skating Union biography page
• Meritorious Service Decorations Citations
• Elvis Stojko - Official Website

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