Michael Huth

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Michael Huth

Huth in 2010.
Personal information
Full name Michael Huth
Country represented  East Germany
Born (1969-09-02) 2 September 1969
Dresden, East Germany
Former coach Jutta Müller
Skating club Sportclub Einheit Dresden
Retired 1988

Michael Huth (born 2 September 1969 in Dresden) is a German figure skater who represented East Germany in competition. Following his retirement from competitive skating, he became a coach.

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.[1]

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

Huth and his wife, Claudia, organize IceDome, an annual summer training camp in Oberstdorf; 140 skaters from 20 countries took part in 2011.[13]

References


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