Javier Fernández (figure skater)

Javier Fernández (figure skater)

Spanish figure skater

35 years oldAriesSpain1.73 m (5′8″)

Biography

Javier Fernández López (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ feɾˈnandeθ ˈlopeθ]; born 15 April 1991) is a Spanish former figure skater. He is the 2018 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World champion (2015, 2016), a two-time World bronze medalist (2013, 2014), a seven-time European champion (2013–2019), a two-time Grand Prix Final silver medalist (2014, 2015), and an eight-time Spanish national champion (2010, 2012–2018).

In addition to his bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Fernández placed 14th at the 2010 Winter Olympics and 4th at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

He is the first skater from Spain to medal at an Olympic Games, ISU Championship or a Grand Prix event. Fernández is the second man to break the 100-point barrier in the short program, the 200-point barrier in the long program, and the 300-point barrier in the total score. As of 24 May 2017, he has the second highest personal best scores in both segments and third highest in the combined score.

In recognition of his achievements, Fernández received the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit by the Spanish government on 19 April 2016.

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Career highlights

Teams

  • Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club

Family

Siblings
Laura Fernández

Awards & honours (3)

  • Gold Medal of Madrid
  • Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Second of May

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