Javier Fernández (figure skater)

Javier Fernández López (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ feɾˈnandeθ ˈlopeθ]; born 15 April 1991) is a Spanish former figure skater. He is the 2018 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World champion (2015, 2016), a two-time World bronze medalist (2013, 2014), a seven-time European champion (2013–2019), a two-time Grand Prix Final silver medalist (2014, 2015), a three-time Rostelecom Cup champion (2014–2016), a two-time Grand Prix in France champion (2016–2017) and an eight-time Spanish national champion (2010, 2012–2018).

Javier Fernández
Fernández at the 2018 Winter Olympics podium
Born
Javier Fernández López

(1991-04-15) April 15, 1991
Madrid, Spain
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
AwardsRoyal Order of Sports Merit of Spain (Gold Medal, 2016)
Figure skating career
Began skating1997
Competitive2003–2019
Professional2019–present
Highest WS2 (2014–15)
Medal record
Men's single skating
Representing  Spain
International competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Winter Olympics 0 0 1
World Championships 2 0 2
European Championships 7 0 0
Grand Prix Final 0 2 1
Total 9 2 4
Medal list
Olympic Games
2018 PyeongchangMen's singles
World Championships
2015 ShanghaiMen's singles
2016 BostonMen's singles
2013 LondonMen's singles
2014 SaitamaMen's singles
European Championships
2013 ZagrebMen's singles
2014 BudapestMen's singles
2015 StockholmMen's singles
2016 BratislavaMen's singles
2017 OstravaMen's singles
2018 MoscowMen's singles
2019 MinskMen's singles
Grand Prix Final
2014–15 BarcelonaMen's singles
2015–16 BarcelonaMen's singles
2011–12 Quebec Men's singles

In addition to his bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Fernández placed 14th at the 2010 Winter Olympics and 4th at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

He is the first skater from Spain to medal at an Olympic Games, ISU Championship or a Grand Prix event. Fernández is the second man to break the 100-point barrier in the short program, the 200-point barrier in the long program, and the 300-point barrier in the total score. As of 24 May 2017, he has the second highest personal best scores in both segments and third highest in the combined score.

In recognition of his achievements, Fernández received the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit by the Spanish government on 19 April 2016.

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