Monko & Tkachenko (center) on the 2007-2008 JGPF podium. |
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Country represented | Russia |
| Born | November 26, 1990 |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Former partner | Ilia Tkachenko Alexander Bortsov |
| Coach | Oleg Volkov, Alexei Gorshkov |
| Choreographer | Sergei Petukhov |
| Skating club | MDCH |
| ISU personal best scores | |
| Combined total | 175.72 2007 JGP Final |
| Comp. dance | 34.99 2008 World Juniors |
| Original dance | 56.62 2007 JGP Great Britain |
| Free dance | 85.49 2007 JGP Final |
Maria Monko (born November 26, 1990 in Kirov) is a Russian ice dancer.
Early in her career, Monko competed with Alexander Bortsov on the national level. From 2006 through 2008, she competed with Ilia Tkachenko. They teamed up in 2006 and were the 2007 Russian Junior national silver medalists. They placed 5th at the 2007 World Junior Championships. They are the 2007 Junior Grand Prix Final champions. For the 2008–2009 season, they were assigned to Skate America and Trophée Eric Bompard and prepared new programs,[1] however, they did not compete in either event. Their partnership dissolved in 2008.[2]
Monko's sister Ksenia Monko is also an ice dancer.
Contents |
(with Tkachenko)
| Season | Original dance | Free dance | Exhibition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | I'm Going Out on the Street (Russian: Вдоль по улице) |
Song of the Spirit by Karl Jenkins |
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| 2006–2007 | Tango Passion by Ástor Piazzolla |
Romeo and Juliet |
(with Tkachenko)
| Event | 2006–07 | 2007–08 |
|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 5th | 4th |
| Russian Junior Championships | 2nd | 2nd |
| Junior Grand Prix Final | 1st | |
| Junior Grand Prix, Great Britain | 1st | |
| Junior Grand Prix, Austria | 2nd |
(with Bortsov)
| Event | 2003–2004 | 2005–2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Championships | 9th | 10th |