Dmitri_Dmitrenko

Dmytro Dmytrenko

Dmytro Dmytrenko

Ukrainian figure skater

Dmytro Dmytrenko[1][2] (Ukrainian: Дмитро Дмитренко, also Dmitri Dmitrenko from Russian: Дмитрий Дмитренко; born 25 July 1973)[3] is a Ukrainian former competitive figure skater. While representing the Soviet Union, he won the 1992 World Junior title.[4] For Ukraine, he won the 1993 European title and 2000 European bronze medal. He competed at the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.[5]

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Dmytrenko was known for developing complex spins, using rarely used parts of his skate, including the heel. He also executed complicated patterns of footwork, connectiing his moves with unexpected rhythm and changes of direction. He would often compose his own music for his programs and included distorted sound effects created with synthesizers.[6]

Dmytrenko formerly coached Oleksii Bychenko. He is an International Technical Specialist.[7]

Programs

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Results

GP: Champions Series / Grand Prix

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References

  1. [1]
    "UKRAINE'S OLYMPIANS". The Ukrainian Weekly. 10 February 2002.
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    "Ukrainian figure skaters are ready for European championships". Kyiv Post. 11 January 2013.
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    "Dmitri DMITRENKO". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
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    "World Junior Figure Skating Championships: Men" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2013.
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    "Dmytro Dmytrenko". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2015-05-19.
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    Kestnbaum, Ellyn (2003). Culture on Ice: Figure Skating and Cultural Meaning. Middleton, Connecticut: Wesleyan Publishing Press. p. 190. ISBN 0-8195-6641-1.
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    "ISU Communication No. 1467" (PDF). International Skating Union. 23 August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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    "Dmitri DMITRENKO: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2 June 2002.
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    "Dmitri DMITRENKO: 2000/2001". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 9 June 2001.
  10. [10]
    Wynnyckyj, Andrij (31 March 1996). "Ukraine's skaters figure in top 10 at World Championships in Canada". Toronto Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly.
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