Agnes Zawadzki

Agnes Zawadzki
Personal information
Country represented United States
Born (1994-07-31) July 31, 1994
Niles, Illinois[1]
Residence Colorado Springs, Colorado
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Coach Tom Zakrajsek
Former coach Christy Krall, David Santee
Choreographer David Wilson
Former choreographer Lori Nichol, Catarina Lindgren, Tom Dickson
Skating club Broadmoor SC
Began skating 1999
ISU personal best scores
Combined total 166.61
2012 Rostelecom Cup
Short program 60.45
2013 Rostelecom Cup
Free skate 107.90
2011 Junior Worlds
Medal record
Competitor for  United States
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
U.S. National Championships
2013 Omaha Ladies' singles
2012 San Jose Ladies' singles
World Junior Championships
2011 Gangneung Ladies' singles
2010 The Hague Ladies' singles

Agnes Zawadzki (born July 31, 1994) is an American figure skater. She is the 2012 Rostelecom Cup bronze medalist and a two-time U.S. national bronze medalist (2012, 2013). As a junior, she was a two-time World Junior medalist (2010 silver, 2011 bronze) and the 2010 U.S. Junior champion.

Personal life

Zawadzki's parents, originally from Gdańsk and southern Poland, moved to the United States in the early 1990s and divorced when she was three.[2][3][4] After her father died when she was 10, her mother worked double shifts as a nanny and housekeeper to support her skating.[3][2] She has an older brother, Bart.[5]

Zawadzki attended Cheyenne Mountain High School,[4] graduating in May 2012.[6] She was the recipient of an outstanding academic achievement award signed by President George W. Bush.[7] A poem she wrote in sixth grade was published in Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans.[8] She also went to Chippewa Middle School in Des Plaines, Illinois. In autumn 2012, Zawadzki began studying at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, majoring in psychology.[9][6]

Career

Agnes Zawadzki began skating at the age of 5 in the Chicago area.[3][5][9] She also tried dance and gymnastics until deciding to concentrate on skating at the age of 10.[1] While residing in Des Plaines, she was coached by David Santee for seven years, initially receiving group lessons at the Niles Ice Arena and later private lessons at the Oakton Ice Arena in Park Ridge.[10]

After placing fourth at the novice level at the 2008 U.S. Nationals, she decided to contact coach Tom Zakrajsek.[4] She moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to train with him at the Olympic Training Center.[10]

During the 2009–2010 season, Zawadzki won the U.S. Junior national title.[11][12] At the 2010 World Junior Championships, she captured the silver medal.[13]

Her least favorite jump is the triple loop.[14]

Senior career

Ahead of the 2010–2011 season, Zawadzki decided not to compete on the Junior Grand Prix circuit but to move directly to the senior level.[15] She finished 6th at her debut event, Skate Canada, and 4th at Cup of Russia. She made her senior national debut at the 2011 U.S. Championships. She placed fourth in both the short and free program to claim the pewter medal.[16][17] She won the bronze medal at the 2011 World Junior Championships.[18][19]

On June 3, 2011, Zawadzki announced a coaching change to David Santee and Christy Krall.[20] She continued to train mainly in Colorado Springs, with Krall assisting with day-to-day coaching, and spent about a week each month in Park Ridge with Santee who also traveled regularly to Colorado Springs.[10]

In the 2011–2012 season, Zawadzki's Grand Prix events were 2011 NHK Trophy and 2011 Cup of Russia. She won the short program at the 2012 U.S. Championships and placed seventh in the free program. Zawadzki finished third overall and won the bronze medal. She was assigned to the 2012 Four Continents and finished 6th. She was also named the first alternate for the 2012 Worlds.[21]

Zawadzki sprained her sacroiliac joint during summer 2012.[22] She won the gold medal at the 2012 U.S. International Classic.[23][24] She won her first Grand Prix medal, bronze, at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup. Zawadzki won another bronze medal at the 2013 U.S. Championships. She then competed at the 2013 Four Continents and finished 8th.

Zawadzki placed fourth at the 2013 U.S. International Classic. On October 9, 2013, she switched back to Zakrajsek, with her training base remaining the World Arena Ice Hall in Colorado Springs.[25] She received two GP assignments for the 2013–14 season.[26] She placed 7th at the 2013 Cup of China and 6th in her next event, the 2013 Rostelecom Cup.

In June 2014, Zawadzki said she would not compete in the 2014–15 season. [27]

Programs

Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2013–2014
[8][14][28]		 Forever Tango Volume 2
  • La Cumparsita
    by Rodriguez, Celos
  • Jalousie
    by Gade
    choreo. by David Wilson
2012–2013
[29][6]
  • Sex and the City 2
    choreo. by David Wilson
2011–2012
[30]
2010–2011
[31]
  • Gopher Mambo
    by Conrad Gozzo
    performed by Yma Sumac
  • Concierto para Bongo
    by Perez Prado
    performed by The Mambo All Stars Orchestra
2009–2010
[32]
2007–2008
[8]

Competitive highlights

Zawadzki at the 2012 Rostelecom Cup podium.

2009–present

International[33]
Event 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
Four Continents 6th 8th
GP Cup of China 7th
GP NHK Trophy 8th 5th
GP Rostelecom 4th 7th 3rd 6th
GP Skate Canada 6th
U.S. Classic 1st 4th
International: Junior[33]
Junior Worlds 2nd 3rd
National[8]
U.S. Champ. 1st J. 4th 3rd 3rd 11th
Midwest. Sect. 1st J.
Southwest. Reg. 1st J. 1st
Team events
Japan Open 2T/6P
GP = Grand Prix; J. = Junior level
T = Team result; P = Personal result
Medals awarded for team result only.

2004–2009

International[8]
Event 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09
U.S. Champ. 4th N.
U.S. Jr. Champ. 2nd I.
Midwest. Sect. 4th N. 5th J.
Southwest. Reg. 2nd J.
UGL Regionals 5th Jv. 10th I. 1st I. 1st N.
Levels: Jv. = Juvenile; I. = Intermediate; N. = Novice; J. = Junior
UGL = Upper Great Lakes

References

  1. 1 2 Rosewater, Amy (March 22, 2010). "Zawadzki making a name for herself in skating". IceNetwork. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Macur, Juliet (January 12, 2014). "Struggle to Reach Olympics Is the Family's, Too". The New York Times.
  3. 1 2 3 Cazeneuve, Brian (April 10, 2013). "Agnes Zawadzki aiming for newly open spot at 2014 games". Sports Illustrated.
  4. 1 2 3 Rutherford, Lynn (January 21, 2011). "Zawadzki aims to play spoiler at U.S. Champs". icenetwork.com. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  5. 1 2 Walker, Elvin (July 18, 2010). "Zawadzki plans for success". GoldenSkate. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  6. 1 2 3 Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (July 12, 2012). "The Inside Edge: Wilson choreographs for three". IceNetwork.
  7. ↑ Luchianov, Vladislav (June 1, 2011). "Zawadzki eyes worlds in second senior season". IceNetwork. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Agnes Zawadzki". IceNetwork.
  9. 1 2 Toman, Jonathan (November 12, 2012). "Ice skating champion glides to UCCS". UCCS Scribe.
  10. 1 2 3 Daday, Eileen O. (June 13, 2011). "Des Plaines figure skater turns to old pro to help her move up". Daily Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  11. ↑ Walker, Elvin (January 20, 2010). "Zawadzki skates to a big lead". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  12. ↑ Walker, Elvin (January 22, 2010). "Zawadzki storms to junior title". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Murakami captures gold". GoldenSkate. March 13, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  14. 1 2 Brannen, Sarah S. (May 2, 2013). "Zawadzki zaps her demons for Olympic season". IceNetwork.
  15. ↑ Rutherford, Lynn (July 17, 2010). "Zawadzki makes leap to seniors this fall". IceNetwork. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  16. ↑ Walker, Elvin (January 28, 2011). "No clear cut leader after ladies short". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  17. ↑ Walker, Elvin (January 30, 2011). "Czisny dazzles; captures second title". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  18. ↑ Flade, Tatjana (March 4, 2011). "Russians ladies 1–2 after short program". GoldenSkate. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  19. ↑ Flade, Tatjana (March 5, 2011). "Sotnikova bags Junior World title". GoldenSkate. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
  20. ↑ "2010 U.S. Junior Champion Agnes Zawadzki Announces Coaching Change". U.S. Figure Skating. June 3, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  21. ↑ "U.S. Figure Skating Announces Ladies and Ice Dancing World, Four Continents and World Junior Teams". U.S. Figure Skating. January 29, 2012.
  22. ↑ Rutherford, Lynn (September 13, 2012). "Mahbanoozadeh 'selfishly' skating for just himself". IceNetwork.
  23. ↑ Rutherford, Lynn (September 14, 2012). "Zawadzki channels Carrie Bradshaw, zips to lead". IceNetwork.
  24. ↑ Rutherford, Lynn (September 16, 2012). "Zawadzki pushes through, holds off Gold for win". IceNetwork.
  25. ↑ "Zawadzki Announces Coaching Change". U.S. Figure Skating. October 9, 2013.
  26. ↑ Franchuk, Jason (September 19, 2013). "Agnes Zawadzki: Sights Set On Sochi". TeamUSA.org. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013.
  27. ↑ "Zawadzki to Sit Out 2014-15 Season". U.S. Figure Skating. June 18, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Agnes ZAWADZKI: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Agnes ZAWADZKI: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on June 21, 2013.
  30. ↑ "Agnes ZAWADZKI: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012.
  31. ↑ "Agnes ZAWADZKI: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.
  32. ↑ "Agnes ZAWADZKI: 2009/2010". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 14, 2010.
  33. 1 2 "Competition Results: Agnes ZAWADZKI". International Skating Union.

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