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Figure skater
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2 September 1969(Dresden, Dresden Directorate District, Saxony, Germany)
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Biography
Introduction
Michael Huth (born 2 September 1969) is a German figure skating and former competitor for East Germany.
Competitive career
Huth (right) with Katarina Witt, Peggy Schwarz / Alexander König in 1987.
During his competitive career, Huth represented East Germany. He was the 1988 East German national champion and competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, where he placed 23rd.
| International | |
|---|---|
| Event | 1987–1988 |
| Winter Olympics | 23rd |
| European Championships | 17th |
| National | |
| East German Championships | 1st |
Coaching
Following his retirement from competitive skating, Huth studied sports science and turned to coaching. He coaches in Oberstdorf. His current and former students include
- Annette Dytrt
- Carolina Kostner (World, European and Italian champion, and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist)
- Anton Kovalevski
- Sondre Oddvoll Bøe
- Ivan Righini
- Nicole Schott
- Silvio Smalun
- Susanne Stadlmüller
- Tomáš Verner (European and Czech champion)
- Kristin Wieczorek
Huth and his wife organize IceDome, an annual summer training camp in Oberstdorf. 140 skaters from 20 countries took part in 2011.
Personal life
Huth has two children with his wife, Claudia.