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{{short description|Israeli figure skater}}
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|country= [[Israel]]
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|birth_date= {{birth date and age|df=yes|1970|2|5}}
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|birth_place= [[Odesa]], [[Ukrainian SSR]], Soviet Union
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'''Michael "Misha" Shmerkin''' (born 5 February 1970) is an Israeli former competitive [[Figure skating|figure skater]].<ref name=IFS/>
'''Michael "Misha" Shmerkin''' (Hebrew:

מיכאל "מישה" שמרקין, born 5 February 1970) is an Israeli former competitive [[figure skater]].<ref name="IFS" /> He is a two-time [[Skate Canada International]] silver medalist (1994 and 1995), 1993 [[Ondrej Nepela Memorial]] champion, and [[1995 Skate Israel]] champion. He competed in the final segment at two [[Figure skating at the Olympic Games|Winter Olympics]] (1994, 1998), six [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]], and four [[European Figure Skating Championships|European Championships]]. He is currently a figure skating teacher/coach for many young adults and children . He is located in Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York.


==Career==
==Career==
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==Competitive highlights==
==Competitive highlights==
''GP: [[ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating|Champions Series / Grand Prix]]''
''GP: [[ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating|Champions Series]] (Grand Prix)''


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! 93–94
! 93–94 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 94–95
! 94–95 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 95–96
! 95–96 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 96–97
! 96–97 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 97–98
! 97–98 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 98–99
! 98–99 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! {{tooltip|99–00|1999–2000}}
! {{tooltip|00–01|2000–2001}}
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! {{tooltip|00–01|2000–2001}} <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
! 01–02
! 01–02 <br>{{small|(ISR)}}
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Figure skating at the Olympic Games|Olympics]] || || || 16th || || || || 18th || || || ||
|align=left| [[Figure skating at the Olympic Games|Olympics]] || || || || 16th || || || || 18th || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[World Figure Skating Championships|Worlds]] || || 19th || 14th || 11th || 11th || 15th || 15th || || 35th || 33rd ||
|align=left| [[World Figure Skating Championships|Worlds]] || || || 19th || 14th || 11th || 11th || 15th || 15th || || 35th || 33rd ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[European Figure Skating Championships|Europeans]] || || || || || || 14th || 13th || || 19th || 20th || 25th
|align=left| [[European Figure Skating Championships|Europeans]] || || || || || || || 14th || 13th || || 19th || 20th || 25th
|-
|-
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[Bofrost Cup on Ice|Nations Cup]] || || || || || 6th || 8th || || || || ||
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[Bofrost Cup on Ice|Nations Cup]] || || || || || || 6th || 8th || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[NHK Trophy]] || || || || || || 10th || || || || ||
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[NHK Trophy]] || || || || || || || 10th || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[Skate Canada International|Skate Canada]] || || || || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || ||
|align=left| {{small|GP}} [[Skate Canada International|Skate Canada]] || || || || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Golden Spin of Zagreb|Golden Spin]] || || || || || || || || || || 8th || 5th
|align=left| [[Golden Spin of Zagreb|Golden Spin]] || || || || || || || || || || || 8th || 5th
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Prize of Moscow News|Moscow News]] || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Prize of Moscow News|Moscow News]] || 9th || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Bofrost Cup on Ice|Nations Cup]] || || || || 5th || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Bofrost Cup on Ice|Nations Cup]] || || || || || 5th || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Nepela Trophy|Nepela Memorial]] || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Nepela Memorial]] || || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[NHK Trophy]] || || || || 5th || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[NHK Trophy]] || || || || || 5th || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Piruetten]] || || || 6th || || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Piruetten]] || || || || 6th || || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Skate America]] || || || || 7th || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Skate America]] || || || || || 7th || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Skate Canada International|Skate Canada]] || || || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || || ||
|align=left| [[Skate Canada International|Skate Canada]] || || || || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || || || || ||
|-
|-
|align=left| [[Skate Israel]] || || || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || 8th || bgcolor=cc9966 | 3rd ||
|align=left| [[Skate Israel]] || || || || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || 8th || bgcolor=cc9966 | 3rd ||
|-
|-
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=12 align=center | National<ref name=ISU-MS/>
! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=13 align=center | National<ref name=ISU-MS/>
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|-
|align=left| [[Israeli Figure Skating Championships|Israeli Champ.]] || || || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st
|align=left| [[Israeli Figure Skating Championships|Israeli Champ.]] || || || || || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st || bgcolor=gold | 1st
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<ref name=ISU-MS>{{cite web |url= http://figureskating.sportresult.com/Bios/ISU/2016/0/51700/MEN/TO/247 |title= Michael SHMERKIN |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= |archivedate= 25 April 2017 |deadurl= no }}</ref>
<ref name=ISU-MS>{{cite web |url= http://figureskating.sportresult.com/Bios/ISU/2016/0/51700/MEN/TO/247 |title= Michael SHMERKIN |publisher= International Skating Union |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170426002715/http://figureskating.sportresult.com/Bios/ISU/2016/0/51700/MEN/TO/247 |archive-date= 26 April 2017 |url-status= dead |access-date= 25 April 2017 }}</ref>


<ref name=ISU-0001>{{cite web |url= http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |title= Michael SHMERKIN: 2000/2001 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20010417164933/http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |archivedate= 17 April 2001 |deadurl= unfit }}</ref>
<ref name=ISU-0001>{{cite web |url= http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |title= Michael SHMERKIN: 2000/2001 |publisher= International Skating Union |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20010417164933/http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |archive-date= 17 April 2001 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>


<ref name=ISU-0102>{{cite web |url= http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |title= Michael SHMERKIN: 2001/2002 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20021021193552/http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |archivedate= 21 October 2002 |deadurl= unfit }}</ref>
<ref name=ISU-0102>{{cite web |url= http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |title= Michael SHMERKIN: 2001/2002 |publisher= International Skating Union |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20021021193552/http://www.icecalc.de/isu/bios/isufs00000247.htm |archive-date= 21 October 2002 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>


<ref name=IFS>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vdwD_38CGgAC&q=Michael+Shmerkin+jewish&dq=Michael+Shmerkin+jewish&hl=en&ei=AUFaTeSEGMGqlAf44fikDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAQ |title=Inside figure skating&nbsp;— Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=15 February 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=IFS>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vdwD_38CGgAC&q=Michael+Shmerkin+jewish |title=Inside figure skating&nbsp;— Google Books |access-date=15 February 2011|isbn=9781586630058 |last1=Sivorinovsky |first1=Alina |year=2000 |publisher=MetroBooks }}</ref>


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<ref name=forward1>{{cite web|url=http://www.forward.com/articles/8248/ |title=Author Battling Antisemitism at the Ice Rink&nbsp;– |publisher=Forward.com |date=3 October 2003 |accessdate=15 February 2011}}</ref>
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<ref name=newsbank1>{{cite news| url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB2A5C4B643758F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM | date=17 February 1994}}</ref>
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<ref name=jweekly1>{{cite web|url=http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/28377/jewish-athletes-in-the-olympics-then-and-now/ |title=Jewish athletes in the Olympics&nbsp;— then and now &#124; j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California |publisher=Jweekly.com |date=9 February 2006 |accessdate=15 February 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=jweekly1>{{cite news|url=http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/28377/jewish-athletes-in-the-olympics-then-and-now/ |title=Jewish athletes in the Olympics&nbsp;— then and now &#124; j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California |newspaper=J |publisher=Jweekly.com |date=9 February 2006 |access-date=15 February 2011}}</ref>


<ref name=Aviator>{{cite web |url= http://www.aviatorsports.com/sports/figure-skating/figure-skating-coaches/ |title= Figure skating coaches |publisher= Aviator Sports & Events Center |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170425225328/http://www.aviatorsports.com/sports/figure-skating/figure-skating-coaches/ |archivedate= 25 April 2017 |deadurl= no }}</ref>
<ref name=Aviator>{{cite web |url= http://www.aviatorsports.com/sports/figure-skating/figure-skating-coaches/ |title= Figure skating coaches |publisher= Aviator Sports & Events Center |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170425225328/http://www.aviatorsports.com/sports/figure-skating/figure-skating-coaches/ |archive-date= 25 April 2017 |url-status= live }}</ref>


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/olympicmen1990.html Skatabase: 1990s Olympics]
* [http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/euromen1990.html Skatabase: 1990s Europeans]
* [http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/worldmen1990.html Skatabase: 1990s Worlds]
* [http://www.eskatefans.com/skatabase/euromen2000.html Skatabase: 2000–2002 Europeans]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/19970628152719/http://www.skate.org/noncan/ bio]
*[http://www.jewsinsports.org/olympics.asp?ID=112 Jews in Sports bio]
* {{isu name | id=00000247 | name=Michael Shmerkin}}
* {{isu name | id=00000247 | name=Michael Shmerkin}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/19970628152719/http://www.skate.org/noncan/ Skate.org bio]
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*[http://www.ujc.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=30912 "Jewish Life at the Olympics"]
*[http://www.jewsinsports.org/olympics.asp?sport=olympics&ID=112 Jews in Sports bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20030526213853/http://www.jewsinsports.org/olympics.asp?ID=112 Jews in Sports bio]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061020161754/http://www.ujc.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=30912 "Jewish Life at the Olympics"]

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Latest revision as of 04:27, 30 January 2024

Michael Shmerkin
Born (1970-02-05) 5 February 1970 (age 54)
Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Figure skating career
CountryIsrael
Skating clubCanada Centre, Metulla, ISR
Retired2002

Michael "Misha" Shmerkin (Hebrew:

מיכאל "מישה" שמרקין, born 5 February 1970) is an Israeli former competitive figure skater.[1] He is a two-time Skate Canada International silver medalist (1994 and 1995), 1993 Ondrej Nepela Memorial champion, and 1995 Skate Israel champion. He competed in the final segment at two Winter Olympics (1994, 1998), six World Championships, and four European Championships. He is currently a figure skating teacher/coach for many young adults and children . He is located in Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York.

Career[edit]

Early in his career, Shmerkin competed internationally for the Soviet Union, most notably at the 1984 World Junior Championships, where he placed fifth.

Shmerkin moved with his family to Israel in 1991,[2] and Shmerkin began representing his new country in international competition.[3]

At the 1994 Winter Olympics, where he placed 16th, Shmerkin became the first skater to represent Israel at the Olympic Games.[3][4] He placed 18th at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

In the late 1990s he skated to Jewish songs and had a tallis and menorah embroidered on his costume.[2]

He retired from competitive skating following the 2001/2002 season.[4]

Shmerkin currently coaches in New York.[5]

Programs[edit]

Season Short program Free skating
2000–2002
[6][7]
  • Russian gypsy dance
  • Swing

Competitive highlights[edit]

GP: Champions Series (Grand Prix)

International[8]
Event 88–89
(URS) 		90–91
(URS) 		92–93
(ISR) 		93–94
(ISR) 		94–95
(ISR) 		95–96
(ISR) 		96–97
(ISR) 		97–98
(ISR) 		98–99
(ISR) 		99–00
(ISR) 		00–01
(ISR) 		01–02
(ISR)
Olympics 16th 18th
Worlds 19th 14th 11th 11th 15th 15th 35th 33rd
Europeans 14th 13th 19th 20th 25th
GP Nations Cup 6th 8th
GP NHK Trophy 10th
GP Skate Canada 2nd 2nd
Golden Spin 8th 5th
Moscow News 9th 2nd
Nations Cup 5th
Nepela Memorial 1st
NHK Trophy 5th
Piruetten 6th
Skate America 7th
Skate Canada 2nd
Skate Israel 1st 2nd 8th 3rd
National[8]
Israeli Champ. 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sivorinovsky, Alina (2000). Inside figure skating — Google Books. MetroBooks. ISBN 9781586630058. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Author Battling Antisemitism at the Ice Rink –". Forward.com. 3 October 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  3. ^ a b . 17 February 1994 http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB2A5C4B643758F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Jewish athletes in the Olympics — then and now | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California". J. Jweekly.com. 9 February 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  5. ^ "Figure skating coaches". Aviator Sports & Events Center. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Michael SHMERKIN: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 21 October 2002.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Michael SHMERKIN: 2000/2001". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2001.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ a b "Michael SHMERKIN". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.

External links[edit]

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