Patrick Chan Biography

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Patrick Chan has been figure skating since the age of five. Since then, he has won three consecutive national titles from 2003 to 2005 from three different levels: pre-novice, novice, and junior. In 2006, while making his senior debut, he also became the first Canadian men’s figure skater since 1984 to place top three at the World Figure Skating Championships. However, this is just the beginning.

Patrick kick-started the 2008-2009 season by winning two grand prix events, the 2008 Skate Canada International and the 2008 Trophee Eric Bombard, qualifying him for the Grand Prix Final. In this pre-Olympic year, Patrick’s performance only continued to improve as he went on to defend his title at the 2009 Canadian Figure Skating Championship. This earned him a trip to the 2009 ISU Four Continents and the 2009 World Figure Skating Championships.

Patrick is currently the ISU Four Continents Champion, the World Silver Medalist, and the reigning Canadian Men’s Champion. He has won numerous off-ice awards to commemorate his accomplishments including the 2007 Chinese Canadian Youth of the Year award and the 2008 Asian of the Year award. In this crucial Olympic year, Patrick’s career only continues to rise as he works towards his dream of winning Olympic Gold.

Short Program: Tango de los Exiliados by Walter Taieb
Long Program: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber

ISU Personal Best Scores
Short Program: 88.90 (2009 ISU Four Continents)
Long Program: 160.30 (2010 Winter Olympics)
Combined Total: 249.19 (2009 ISU Four Continents)