David Szurman
David Szurman (born 24 March 1981 in Třinec) is a Czech former ice dancer. With his skating partner, Kateřina Kovalová, he is the 1999 Ondrej Nepela Memorial silver medalist, the 1999 Karl Schäfer Memorial bronze medalist, the 2000 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, and a two-time national champion (2000, 2001). They competed in the final segment at three ISU Championships – the 2000 European Championships in Vienna, Austria; 2001 European Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia; and 2001 World Championships in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In February 2002, they represented the Czech Republic at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, placing 20th.
| David Szurman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 March 1981 Třinec, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Partner | Kateřina Kovalová Monika Kramná |
| Coach | František Blaťák |
| Skating club | OKK Ostrava |
| Began skating | 1987 |
| Retired | 2002 |
Kovalová/Szurman were coached by František Blaťák in Ostrava. Before his partnership with Kovalová, Szurman competed with Monika Kramná.