Andrea Gardiner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andrea Gardiner |
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| Country represented | United States |
| Born | January 10, 1981 Baytown, Texas |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Former coach | Becky Dever and Kitty Carruthers |
| Former choreographer | Tammy Janoshak, Inna Shaposhnacovich, Nathan Birch |
| Skating club | Houston FSC |
| Former training locations | Sugarland, Texas |
| Began skating | 1985 |
| Retired | 2004 |
Andrea Gardiner (born January 10, 1981) is an American former figure skater. She competed in many important events during her career. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Nebelhorn Trophy competition. Andrea also competed twice at the Four Continents Championships. She placed 8th in 2000 and 11th in 2002.
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Skating Programs
Figure skaters perform two main routines: a short program and a free skating program. Each program has different rules and required elements.
2001–2002 Season Programs
During the 2001–2002 skating season, Andrea Gardiner used the following music for her programs:
| Season | Short Program | Free Skating |
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Career Highlights
Andrea Gardiner had a successful career in figure skating. She started skating in 1985 and retired in 2004.
Junior Achievements
As a junior skater, Andrea showed great promise.
- In the 1996–1997 season, she won the gold medal at the U.S. Junior Championships.
- She also competed in the ISU Junior Grand Prix series. She placed 5th at the event in Hungary and 4th at the event in France during the 1997–1998 season.
Senior Competitions
After her junior career, Andrea moved on to compete at the senior level.
- She earned a bronze medal at the 2000 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany. This was a big achievement for her.
- Andrea competed in the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships twice. This competition brings together top skaters from North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. She placed 8th in 2000 and 11th in 2002.
- At the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Andrea consistently placed well. Her best finish was 5th in 2000.
