Armin Mahbanoozadeh (born August 15, 1991) is an Iranian American former competitive figure skater. He is the 2010 Skate America bronze medalist and the 2012 U.S. national pewter medalist. He is also a two-time ISU Junior Grand Prix Final medalist (2008 silver, 2007 bronze) and the 2007 U.S. novice champion.
| Armin Mahbanoozadeh | |
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 Mahbanoozadeh at 2010 Skate America | |
| Born | August 15, 1991 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Hometown | Great Falls, Virginia |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Skating club | Washington FSC |
| Began skating | 1997 |
| Retired | June 4, 2013 |
Personal life
editArmin Mahbanoozadeh was born on August 15, 1991, in Alexandria, Virginia.[1] He is a classically trained pianist.[2] His surname means "born from a lady as beautiful as the moon" in Persian.[3] Mahbanoozadeh graduated from Langley High School in 2009 and was accepted to Dartmouth College but ultimately gave up his spot due to his training.[4] He studied at the University of Pennsylvania until his move to Colorado Springs, Colorado.[5] In June 2013, he was re-accepted into Dartmouth.[6]
Career
editMahbanoozadeh won the bronze at the 2007–08 Junior Grand Prix Final and silver at the 2008–09 Final.
Mahbanoozadeh made his senior Grand Prix debut during the 2007–08 season. He finished 9th at 2009 Skate Canada and 11th at 2009 Cup of China. At his first senior U.S. Nationals, he finished 8th.
During the 2010–11 season, Mahbanoozadeh placed 4th at 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy and received one Grand Prix assignment, 2010 Skate America where he won his first medal on the senior circuit. He was fourth after the short program and moved up to claim the bronze, edging out Adam Rippon.
For the 2011–12 season, Mahbanoozadeh began attempting a quad toe loop in competition.[7][8] He was assigned to Grand Prix events 2011 Skate America and 2011 NHK Trophy, placing 10th and 8th respectively. In December 2011, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be coached by Christy Krall, Eddie Shipstad, Catarina Lindgren, and Kathy Casey.[9] Mahbanoozadeh finished 4th at the 2012 U.S. Championships and was awarded the pewter medal. He was named as the second alternate for the 2012 Four Continents behind 13th-place finisher Richard Dornbush, and as a result was not selected when Jeremy Abbott withdrew.[10][11]
Mahbanoozadeh won the silver medal at the 2012 U.S. International Classic.[12] He replaced the injured Evan Lysacek at the 2012 Skate America.[13]
On June 4, 2013, Mahbanoozadeh said he would not compete the following season.[14]
Programs
edit| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2012–2013 [15] |
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| 2011–2012 [16] |
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| 2010–2011 [17] |
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| 2009–2010 [18] |
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| 2008–2009 [19] |
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Competitive highlights
edit2007–2013
edit| International[21] | ||||||
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| Event | 2007–08 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2011–12 | 2012–13 |
| Four Continents | 7th | |||||
| GP Cup of China | 11th | |||||
| GP NHK Trophy | 8th | |||||
| GP Skate America | 3rd | 10th | 7th | |||
| GP Skate Canada | 9th | |||||
| Ice Challenge | 3rd | |||||
| Nebelhorn | 4th | |||||
| U.S. Classic | 2nd | |||||
| International: Junior[21] | ||||||
| Junior Worlds | 10th | |||||
| JGP Final | 3rd | 2nd | ||||
| JGP Croatia | 3rd | |||||
| JGP France | 2nd | |||||
| JGP Spain | 1st | |||||
| JGP USA | 1st | |||||
| National[1] | ||||||
| U.S. Champ. | 8th J. | 6th J. | 8th | 6th | 4th | 13th |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Armin Mahbanoozadeh". IceNetwork. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
Earlier versions:
- "2009 to 2013". Archived from the original on 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
- "2007 to 2008". Archived from the original on 2008-04-17. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
- ^ Rutherford, Lynn (September 13, 2012). "Mahbanoozadeh 'selfishly' skating for just himself". Ice Network.
- ^ Penny, Brandon (January 3, 2011). "Mahbanoozadeh proves he's latest U.S. sensation". figureskatersonline.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2014.
- ^ Elfman, Lois (January 13, 2011). "U.S. Figure Skating Championships Head South". Falls Church News-Press. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
- ^ Walker, Elvin (September 26, 2012). "Mahbanoozadeh finds success in the Springs". Golden Skate.
- ^ Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (June 26, 2013). "The Inside Edge: 'Dougs' take show on the road". Ice Network.
- ^ Ainsworth, Alexa (July 16, 2011). "Comeback kids golden at Liberty". Universalsports.com. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Rutherford, Lynn (August 26, 2011). "Top U.S. men talk quads at Champs Camp". Icenetwork. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ Rutherford, Lynn (December 28, 2011). "Mahbanoozadeh moves training site to Colorado". Ice Network. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. names skaters to international competitions". U.S. Figure Skating. Ice Network. January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Dornbush to replace Abbott at Four Continents". U.S. Figure Skating. Ice Network. February 3, 2012. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ Rutherford, Lynn (September 15, 2012). "Aaron rumbles with quad Salchow, eight triples". Ice Network.
- ^ Zeitlin, Anna (January 19, 2013). "Armin Mahbanoozadeh: "I've never had so much fun working hard."". Absolute Skating.
- ^ Brannen, Sarah S. (June 4, 2013). "Mahbanoozadeh moves on to 'next chapter in life'". Ice Network.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 31, 2013.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on June 12, 2012.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2009/2010". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 11, 2010.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2008/2009". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 11, 2009.
- ^ "Armin MAHBANOOZADEH: 2007/2008". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008.
- ^ a b "Competition Results: Armin MAHBANOOZADEH". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on November 30, 2013.