Dmytro Dmytrenko

Dmytro Dmytrenko
Native nameДмитро Дмитренко
Other namesDmitri Dmitrenko
Born (1973-07-25) 25 July 1973 (age 51)
Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Figure skating career
CountryUkraine
Soviet Union
Began skating1977
Retired2002
Medal record
Representing  Ukraine
Figure skating: Men's singles
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Helsinki Men's singles
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Vienna Men's singles
Representing  Soviet Union
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1992 Hull Men's singles
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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]

Dmytrenko was known for developing complex spins, using rarely used parts of his skate, including the heel. He also executed complicated patterns of footwork, connecting 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]

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  6. ^ 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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