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| Vazgen Azrojan | |
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 Vazgen Azrojan with Anastasia Grebenkina. | |
| Born | January 22, 1977 Odessa, Ukrainian SSR |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Armenia Russia |
| Began skating | 1982 |
| Retired | 2008 |
Vazgen Azrojan (born January 22, 1977 in Odessa, Ukrainian SSR) is an Armenian retired ice dancer. Early in his career, he competed with Elena Kustarova and won silver at the 1995 Russian Nationals. He teamed up with Anastasia Grebenkina in 1996 and skated with her until 1998, representing Russia. They broke up and he skated with Tiffany Hyden, representing Armenia.[1] He teamed up with Grebenkina again in 2003, also representing Armenia. They are the three-time Armenian national champions and were the first Armenian skaters to medal at a Grand Prix event, which they did at the NHK Trophy in 2005. They were coached by Alexander Zhulin. Azrojan was the flag bearer for Armenia at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Competitive highlights
With Grebenkina for Armenia
| Event | 2002–03 | 2003–04 | 2004–05 | 2005–06 | 2006–07 | 2007–08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympics | 20th | |||||
| World Championships | 24th | 19th | 17th | WD | 22nd | |
| European Championships | 13th | 11th | 14th | 14th | WD | |
| NHK Trophy | 3rd | |||||
| Cup of China | 8th | 6th | ||||
| Cup of Russia | 6th | |||||
| Trophée Eric Bompard | 9th | 9th | 9th | 6th | ||
| Karl Schäfer Memorial | 1st | 6th | ||||
| Nebelhorn Trophy | WD | |||||
| Skate Israel | 3rd | |||||
| Ondrej Nepela Memorial | 3rd | |||||
| WD = Withdrew | ||||||
With Hyden for Armenia
| Event | 1999–2000 | 2000–2001 | 2001–2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 30th | ||
| European Championships | 23rd | 26th | |
| U.S. Championships | 7th |
With Grebenkina for Russia
| Event | 1996–1997 | 1997–1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Championships | 4th | 6th |
| Golden Spin of Zagreb | 3rd | 2nd |
| Skate Israel | 4th |
With Kustarova for Russia
| Event | 1994–1995 |
|---|---|
| European Championships | 17th |
| Russian Championships | 2nd |
Programs
(with Grebenkina)
| Season | Original dance | Free dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008[2] | Artsakh (Armenian folk dance) Ara Gevorgyan |
Godfather Nino Rota |
(with Hyden)
| Season | Original dance | Free dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001[3] | Swing Kids | Tango Ástor Piazzolla |
References
- ^ Mittan, Barry (January 5, 2002). "Hyden and Azrojan Return to U. S. Competition". Golden Skate. Archived from the original on October 30, 2006.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Anastasia GREBENKINA / Vazgen AZROJAN: 2007/2008". International Skating Union.
{{cite web}}:|archive-url=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Tiffany HYDEN / Vazgen AZROJAN: 2000/2001". International Skating Union.
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External links
- Grebenkina-Azroyan.com (archived from original)
- Anastasia Grebenkina / Vazgen Azrojan at the International Skating Union
- Tiffany Hyden / Vazgen Azrojan at the International Skating Union
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