2022-23 Figure Skating Roster
Biography
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
U.S. novice silver medalist (2019)
U.S. intermediate silver medalist (2018)
2022-23 SEASON NOTES
SP Music: "Libertango" by Yo-Yo Ma and others
FS Music: "Rich Beyond Belief" and "One Condition" by Guy Farley
IJS PERSONAL BESTS
International Competition
SP – 70.19 (2019 Junior Grand Prix, France)
FS – 127.67 (2021 Cranberry Cup, Junior)
Final Score – 196.46 (2021 Cranberry Cup, Junior)
U.S. Qualifying Competition
SP – 71.05 (2022 U.S. Championship Series, Junior - Henderson, Nev.)
FS – 135.57 (2023 Midwestern Sectional Singles Final)
Final Score – 206.55 (2023 Midwestern Sectional Singles Final)
SKATING NOTES
Previously coached by Christian Martin (2009-19) ... Like the challenge of trying new jumps and constantly pushing himself to improve.
PERSONAL NOTES
Parents are Paul and Christine Nielsen ... Has two siblings, Lauren and Samuel ... Has two dogs, Nala and Phoebe ... Currently attends Irvine Valley College ... Graduated from Wooster High School in 2021 ... Lived in the Carribbean for two years when he was younger ... Enjoys spending time outdoors with his friends, hiking, playing tennis and paddle boarding.
PREVIOUS SEASON NOTES
- 2021-22 Season Notes
SP Music: “Take You Down” by Daniel Pemberton and “Cry To Me” by Solomon Burke
FS Music: “Found” and “Bernini’s Angels” by Kerry Muzzey and “Only The Winds” by Olafur Arnalds
- 2020-21 Season Notes
SP Music: “Take You Down” by Daniel Pemberton and “Cry To Me” by Solomon Burke
FS Music: “Found” and “Bernini’s Angels” by Kerry Muzzey and “Only The Winds” by Olafur Arnalds
- 2019-20 Season Notes
SP Music: "Come Together" by Gary Clark Jr.
FS Music: "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
- 2023 U.S. Championships – 12th
- 2023 Midwestern Sectional Singles Final – 2nd
- 2022 Cranberry Cup – WD
- 2022 U.S. Championship Series, Junior (Henderson, Nev.) – 1st
- 2021 Junior Grand Prix (Slovenia) – 3rd
- 2021 Cranberry Cup, Junior – 1st
- 2021 U.S. Championships, Junior – 7th
- 2021 U.S. Championship Series, Junior – 5th
- 2020 U.S. Championships, Junior – 8th
- 2020 Midwestern Sectional Final, Junior – 2nd
- 2019 Junior Grand Prix (Italy) – 12th
- 2019 Junior Grand Prix (France) – 6th
- 2019 U.S. Championships, Novice – 2nd
- 2019 Midwestern Sectionals, Novice – 1st
- 2018 Golden Bear, Junior – 5th
- 2018 U.S. Championships, Intermediate – 2nd
- 2018 Midwestern Sectionals, Intermediate – 2nd
- 2018 Eastern Great Lakes Regionals, Intermediate – 1st
- 2017 U.S. Championships, Intermediate – 7th
- 2017 Midwestern Sectionals, Intermediate – 3rd
- 2017 Eastern Great Lakes Regionals, Intermediate – 1st
Historical Player Information
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2019-20Junior/Men
May 8, 2003
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2020-21Junior/Men
May 8, 2003
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2021-22Junior/Men
May 8, 2003
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