Brian Orser

Brian Orser
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Brian Orser in 2014
Born
Brian Ernest Orser

(1961-12-18) 18 December 1961 (age 62)
Occupations
Years active1977-present
Height5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
SpouseRajesh Tiwari
Awards
Figure skating career
Retired1988
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's figure skating
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Sarajevo Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1988 Calgary Men's singles
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Cincinnati Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1984 Ottawa Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1985 Tokyo Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1986 Geneva Men's singles
Silver medal – second place 1988 Budapest Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Helsinki Men's singles
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Brian Ernest Orser OC (born 18 December 1961) is a Canadian former competitive and professional figure skater and coach to Olympic champions. He is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medallist, 1987 World champion and eight-time (1981–88) Canadian national champion. At the 1988 Winter Olympics, the rivalry between Orser and American figure skater Brian Boitano, who were the two favorites to win the gold medal, captured media attention and was described as the "Battle of the Brians".

Orser turned professional in 1988 and skated with Stars on Ice for almost 20 years. As a coach, he has led both Yuna Kim (2010) and Yuzuru Hanyu (2014, 2018) to Olympic titles. He also coached Javier Fernández to Olympic bronze (2018) and the 2015 and 2016 World titles. He is a Skating Consultant at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club.