Anna Jurkiewicz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anna Jurkiewicz |
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Jurkiewicz in 2009.
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| Personal information | |
| Country represented | Poland |
| Born | 9 February 1984 Oświęcim, Poland |
| Height | 1.55 m |
| Former coach | Dorota Siudek, Mariusz Siudek, Iwona Mydlarz-Chruścińska |
| Former choreographer | Sylwia Nowak-Trębacka, František Blaťák, Vladimir Chernyshov |
| Skating club | UKLF Unia Oświęcim |
| Former training locations | Toruń |
| Began skating | 1990 |
| Retired | 2011 |
| ISU personal best scores | |
| Combined total | 130.29 2009 Worlds |
| Short program | 45.60 2009 Worlds |
| Free skate | 84.69 2009 Worlds |
Anna Jurkiewicz is a former competitive figure skater from Poland. She was born on February 9, 1984. Anna was a very successful skater in her home country. She won the Polish national championship three times in a row, from 2007 to 2009.
Anna also competed in major international events. She made it to the free skate portion at four important ISU Championships. These included the Junior Worlds in Canada in 1998. She also qualified at the European Championships in Poland in 2007. The next year, she qualified at the European Championships in Croatia. Finally, she qualified at the World Championships in the United States in 2009.
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Early Career and Achievements
Anna started her skating journey in 1990. She quickly showed great talent. In 1998, she placed 5th at the Junior Worlds. This was a big achievement for a young skater.
The following year, in 1999, she also finished 5th at the Junior Grand Prix Final. This was a historic moment for Polish figure skating. Anna became the very first skater from Poland to qualify for this important junior competition.
Overcoming Challenges
After her success in 1999, Anna faced a challenge. She suffered a back injury the next season. This can be very tough for athletes. In the summer of 2004, she even took a break from skating.
However, Anna was determined. She returned to the ice in April 2006. Her comeback was successful, leading to her national championship wins. She continued to compete until her retirement in 2011.
Major Skating Achievements
Anna Jurkiewicz had a strong career in figure skating. She achieved several notable results.
- Polish National Champion: She won the Polish championship multiple times. Her victories were in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011.
- Junior World Championships: She placed 5th at the 1998 Junior Worlds. This showed her potential early on.
- Junior Grand Prix Final: In 1999, she was 5th at the Junior Grand Prix Final. This was a significant milestone for Polish skating.
- European Championships: She qualified for the free skate at the European Championships in 2007 and 2008.
- World Championships: She also qualified for the free skate at the World Championships in 2009.
Anna's dedication and skill made her one of Poland's top figure skaters.
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Jurkiewicz in 2009.
