Figure Skating, Athlete, Inducted 2021 |
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Cutting a daring silhouette in national and international figure skating, Kevin Reynolds left an indelible mark on the sport over a 15-plus-year competitive career.
From his high-risk jump routines to his bold style, Reynolds drew fans out of their seats at rinks all over the world. From his first novice national win in 2003 and a 2006 Junior ISU Grand Prix title in Bulgaria, the skater demonstrated a flare for firsts.
The red-haired fan favourite was a pioneer when it came to jumps, becoming the first male skater in the world to score a quad-triple-triple combination at the 2008 national championships. He followed that by becoming the first to nail two successful quadruple jumps in his short program at an international meet in 2010.
A six-time senior national medallist, Reynolds upped the ante in 2013 at the Four Continents competition, where he became the first skater to complete five quad jumps.
Reynolds placed fifth at the world championships in 2013 but a crowning achievement was as a member of the silver medal-winning Canadian team at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.