Jin Boyang facts for kids
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Jin Boyang at the 2024 Grand Prix de France
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| Native name | 金博洋 |
| Full name | Jin Boyang |
| Country represented |  China |
| Born | 3 October 1997 Harbin, China |
| Home town | Beijing, China |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Coach | Brian Orser Tracy Wilson Xu Zhaoxiao |
| Began skating | 2003 |
Jin Boyang (Chinese: 金博洋; pinyin: Jīn Bóyáng; born 3 October 1997) is a famous Chinese figure skater. He has won many awards, including two bronze medals at the World Championships in 2016 and 2017. He was the first male skater from China to ever win a medal at this event. Jin also won the 2018 Four Continents title and is a five-time Chinese national champion.
Jin is known for his incredible jumping skills. He was the first skater ever to land a quadruple Lutz jump followed by a triple toe loop jump in a competition. A "quad" jump means spinning four times in the air before landing. He was also the first to land four quad jumps in a single performance. Because of his amazing jumps, many people call him a leader of the "quad revolution," a time when skaters began doing more difficult jumps.
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Personal life
Jin was born on 3 October 1997, in Harbin, China. His parents were both athletes who competed in running. In 2019, he started studying for a Master's Degree at Beijing Sport University. His family name, Jin (金), means "gold" in Chinese, so some people call him "Golden Boy."
When he's not skating, Jin has many hobbies. He likes pets, music, and collecting shoes. He also enjoys fun activities like go-karting and motorcycling, but he avoids them to stay safe and prevent injuries for his skating career.
Skating Career
How He Started
Jin began skating when he was seven and a half years old. He was inspired after watching a skating show with famous Chinese skaters Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo. At first, his parents wanted him to focus on school because he was a good student. But they soon saw his talent for skating and began to support his dream.
He started working on difficult jumps when he was 11. By the time he was 14, he could land a quadruple toe loop, and at 15, he landed a quadruple Salchow. These are very hard jumps that require a lot of skill and practice.
Junior Success
Jin started competing internationally as a junior skater in the 2012–2013 season. He quickly showed his talent by winning medals at Junior Grand Prix events. In the 2013–2014 season, he won the gold medal at the Junior Grand Prix Final, a major competition for young skaters.
He continued to do well, winning his first senior national title in China in 2014. In his final junior season, he won a silver medal at the 2015 World Junior Championships.
Senior Career
2015–2016: A Big Debut
Jin made a huge splash in his first season as a senior skater. He became the first person to land a quad Lutz-triple toe loop combination in a competition. He also became the first skater to land four quad jumps in a single program.
He won silver medals at two Grand Prix events, the 2015 Cup of China and the 2015 NHK Trophy. At the 2016 World Championships, he won the bronze medal. This was a historic moment, as he became the first man from China to win a medal in men's singles at the World Championships.
2016–2018: More Medals and the Olympics
Jin continued to impress everyone. He won another bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships. He said he was very happy with this medal because he felt he earned it with his own skill, not because other skaters made mistakes.
In 2018, he won his first major international gold medal at the Four Continents Championships. That same year, he competed in his first Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. He finished in fourth place, which was the best result ever for a Chinese male figure skater at the Olympics.
2018–2022: Challenges and the Beijing Olympics
The next few years had some ups and downs for Jin. He continued to compete well, winning a silver medal at the 2019 Four Continents Championships. In the 2019–2020 season, he won his first-ever Grand Prix gold medal at the 2019 Cup of China.
He later began working with famous coaches Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson. In 2022, Jin competed in his second Winter Olympics, this time in his home country in Beijing. He helped the Chinese team finish fifth in the team event. In the men's individual event, he finished in ninth place. He said he felt proud to have shown his best skating as an athlete from the host country.
2022–Present: A New Start
After the Beijing Olympics, Jin decided to continue skating and moved to Canada to train with his coaches Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson. He called it a "brand new start." He faced some challenges with injuries but kept working hard.
In the 2023–2024 season, he won a gold medal at the 2023 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb. He also competed at the 2024 Four Continents Championships in Shanghai, where he finished fifth. He continues to compete and inspire young skaters in China and around the world.
Skating Style and Legacy
Jin is famous for his powerful and difficult jumps, especially his quadruple jumps. This earned him the nickname "Mars Boy" from some Chinese media. His favorite jump is the quad Lutz.
He is seen as a key figure in the "quad revolution" in men's figure skating. This was a period when skaters started performing more and more quad jumps to win competitions. Even two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu said that Jin pushed all the top skaters to try harder jumps. Jin's amazing skills helped change the sport forever.
Records and Achievements
- First skater to land a quad Lutz-triple toe loop combination in competition.
- First skater to land four quad jumps in one program at an international competition.
- First skater to land three different types of quad jumps in one competition.
- First Chinese man to win a medal at the World Championships in men's singles.
Programs
Skaters perform a short program and a long program (free skate) in competitions. They choose music and work with a choreographer to create their routines. Here is some of the music Jin has used:
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2024–2025 |
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| 2023–2024 |
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| 2022–2023 |
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| 2021–2022 |
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| 2017–2018 |
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| 2015–2016 |
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Images for kids
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Jin at the 2018 Winter Olympics
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Jin at the 2018 Grand Prix of Helsinki
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Jin at the 2023 Grand Prix de France
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Jin during the free skate at the 2024 Grand Prix de France
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Jin at the 2019 Cup of China
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Jin at the 2018 Four Continents Championships
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Jin at the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final
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Jin at the 2019 Four Continents Championships award ceremony
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Jin (right) on the podium at the 2016 World Championships
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Jin (right) on the podium at the 2017 World Championships
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Jin (left) on the podium at the 2015 World Junior Championships
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Jin at the 2013–14 Junior Grand Prix Final award ceremony
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Jin at the 2012–13 Junior Grand Prix Final
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See also
In Spanish: Jin Boyang para niños
