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Kurt Browning, CM (born June 18, 1966) is a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and commentator. He is the first skater to land a ratified quadruple jump in competition. He is a four-time World Champion and Canadian national champion.

Kurt Browning
Browning skating during the 2001 Stars on Ice tour
Personal information
Country represented	Canada
Born	(1966-06-18) June 18, 1966 (age 56) Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Residence	Caroline, Alberta
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1]
Medal record Men's Figure Skating Representing  Canada World Championships 1988 Budapest Men's singles 1989 Paris Men's singles 1990 Halifax Men's singles 1991 Munich Men's singles 1992 Oakland Men's singles

Career

Browning was both Canadian figure skating champion and World Champion four times. He represented Canada in three Winter Olympics, 1988 (finishing 8th overall), 1992 (6th) and 1994 (5th), and earned the privilege of carrying the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 1994 games in Lillehammer, Norway. Browning's other achievements include three Canadian Professional Championships and three World Professional Championships.

On March 25, 1988, at the 1988 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Browning landed the first ratified quadruple jump, a toe loop in the competition.[2] This accomplishment is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Jozef Sabovčík had previously landed a quad toe loop at the 1986 European Championships which was recognized at the event but then ruled invalid three weeks later.[3] Browning later said, "I remember that there were a few people landing the jump (in practice) long before I did, and by watching them I was inspired to try it myself. After landing it, I certainly expected more skaters to start doing it in competition. I was surprised in the next few years when that really did not happen."[3] Browning is also known for his intricate, fast, often lighthearted footwork.[4][5]

During his career, Browning had a long rivalry with Brian Boitano. At the 2006 Ice Wars competition, Browning narrowly defeated Boitano.

One of Browning's iconic programs is "Singin' in the Rain", where he emulates Gene Kelly's dancing in the film. Choreographed by Sandra Bezic[6] and debuted in a CBC-TV special in 1994,[7] this program is still asked to be performed at ice shows after 20 years.[8]

As a commentator, Browning has made frequent appearances since turning professional in 1994. He has been a regular colour commentator for the CBC at major skating events since 2006.

Browning appeared in the 2006 Fox television program Skating with Celebrities. Starting in 2009, he was the co-host of Battle of the Blades.

As a choreographer, he has choreographed programs for many figure skaters including:

He also co-directed and choreographed the 2011–12 Stars on Ice tour.[13][14]

Awards and honors

Browning was awarded with a Lou Marsh Trophy for top Canadian Athlete (in 1990),[15] Lionel Conacher Awards (1990 and 1991),[16] Order of Canada (in 1990), an American Skating World Professional Skater of the Year Award (in 1998), and a Gustav Lussi Award from the Professional Skaters' Association (in 2001).

Browning was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 2000.[17] He was honored with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2001.[18] He was inducted into World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2006.[4] He received the inaugural ISU Skating Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.[19]

Personal life

Browning was born on June 18, 1966, in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.[1] He was raised in Caroline, Alberta.

He married Sonia Rodriguez, a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, on June 30, 1996. Their first son, Gabriel, was born on July 12, 2003, and their second son, Dillon, was born on August 14, 2007. They are now divorced.[20]

Browning's home in the Forest Hill area of Toronto suffered a fire on August 18, 2010.[21]

He married Alissa Czisny on August 11, 2022.[22]

Competitive highlights

International[23]
Event	85–86	86–87	87–88	88–89	89–90	90–91	91–92	92–93	93–94
Olympics			8th				6th		5th
Worlds		15th	6th	1st	1st	1st	2nd	1st
Goodwill Games						1st
Int. de Paris							1st
Nations Cup						1st
NHK Trophy		7th		3rd	3rd
Skate America	8th				3rd
Skate Canada			4th	1st		1st			1st
Nebelhorn Trophy	3rd
St. Gervais	2nd	2nd
St. Ivel			2nd	1st
National
Canadian Champ.		2nd	2nd	1st	1st	1st		1st	2nd

References

External links

• Kurt Files
• Kurt Browning at the Canadian Olympic Committee
• Kurt Browning at Olympics.com
• Kurt Browning at Olympic.org (archived)
• Kurt Browning at Olympedia

На других языках

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[de] Kurt Browning

Kurt Browning, CM (* 18. Juni 1966 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta) ist ein ehemaliger kanadischer Eiskunstläufer, der im Einzellauf startete. Er ist der Weltmeister von 1989 bis 1991 und 1993.

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[ru] Браунинг, Курт

Ку́рт Бра́унинг (англ. Kurt Browning) (родился 18 июня 1966 (1966-06-18)) — канадский фигурист и хореограф, четырёхкратный чемпион мира и четырёхкратный чемпион Канады. Браунинг стал первым фигуристом, удачно исполнившим четверной прыжок в соревнованиях.[1]

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