Michael Huth (born 2 September 1969) is a German figure skating coach and former competitor for East Germany.
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Michael Huth | |
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Huth in 2010. | |
Personal information | |
Country represented | East Germany |
Born | (1969-09-02) 2 September 1969 (age 53) Dresden, East Germany |
Former coach | Jutta Müller |
Skating club | Sportclub Einheit Dresden |
Retired | 1988 |
During his competitive career, Huth represented East Germany. He was the 1988 East German national champion and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, where he placed 23rd.[1]
International | |
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Event | 1987–1988 |
Winter Olympics | 23rd |
European Championships | 17th |
National | |
East German Championships | 1st |
Following his retirement from competitive skating, Huth studied sports science and turned to coaching. He coaches in Oberstdorf. His current and former students include
Huth and his wife organize IceDome, an annual summer training camp in Oberstdorf.[14] 140 skaters from 20 countries took part in 2011.[15]
Huth has two children with his wife, Claudia.[16]
East German champions in figure skating – Men's singles | |
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