Todd Eldredge

Figure skater and world champion coach

Todd Eldredge - Figure skater and world champion coach
Born

August 28th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in figure skating, winning the World Championships in 1996. Achieved multiple national titles and represented the United States at the Winter Olympics in 1992, 1994, and 1998. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the sport by training future competitive skaters.

Won the World Championships in 1996

Competed in three Winter Olympics

Secured national titles multiple times

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