Brandon Forsyth
American former competitive ice dancer
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Brandon Forsyth (born November 8, 1979) is an American former competitive ice dancer. With Emilie Nussear, he is the 2000 World Junior silver medalist. They were coached by Bob Young in Simsbury, Connecticut.[1] In the summer of 2000, Forsyth teamed up with Jessica Joseph.[2] They became the 2001 U.S. national bronze medalists and alternates to the 2002 Winter Olympics. They were coached by Alexander Zhulin and Samvel Gezalian in Hackensack, New Jersey.[3] Forsyth formed a partnership with Lydia Manon in March 2005.[4]
BornNovember 8, 1979
Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
CountryUnited States
Skating clubSkating Club of Boston
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1979 Concord, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Skating club | Skating Club of Boston |
| Began skating | 1983 |
| Retired | 2005 |
Programs
(with Joseph)
| Season | Original dance | Free dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 [3] |
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| 2000–01 [2] |
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Competitive highlights
GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix
With O'Donnell
| International | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1995–96 | 1996–97 |
| World Junior Champ. | 8th | |
| National | ||
| U.S. Championships | 5th J. | 2nd J. |
| J. = Junior level | ||
With Nussear
| International[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1998–1999 | 1999–2000 |
| World Junior Champ. | 15th | 2nd |
| JGP Final | 2nd | |
| JGP Bulgaria | 3rd | |
| JGP Hungary | 3rd | |
| JGP Netherlands | 2nd | |
| JGP Norway | 1st | |
| National[1] | ||
| U.S. Championships | 2nd J. | 2nd J. |
| J. = Junior level | ||
With Joseph
| International[3] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 2000–01 | 2001–02 |
| Four Continents Champ. | 5th | |
| GP NHK Trophy | 8th | |
| GP Skate America | 8th | |
| National[3] | ||
| U.S. Championships | 3rd | 5th |