Jennifer Don
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Chinese Taipei (2005–2007)
United States (until 2004) Jennifer Don in 2004 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 6, 1984 |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Chinese Taipei (2005–2007) United States (until 2004) |
| Coach | Tiffany Chin |
| Skating club | Texas Gulf Coast |
Jennifer Don (born October 6, 1984; Chinese: 唐文珍; pinyin: Táng Wénzhēn) is a Taiwanese American figure skater who competed in both the pairs and singles disciplines. For most of her career, she represented the United States in competition. With partner Jonathon Hunt, she is the 2003 World Junior bronze medalist in pairs. As a single skater, she won the 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy, becoming the first woman to win a competition under the ISU International Judging System.[1] In 2006, she represented Chinese Taipei. Jennifer is a PSA member and CER A certified.[2]
Don was born on October 6, 1984, in Houston, Texas.[3] She is an alumna of Clements High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2009, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Global Studies.[4]
Skating career
Don started skating at the age of 10.[5] As a singles skater, she was the 2001 U.S. national bronze medalist on the novice level and the 2002 U.S. silver medalist on the junior level.[6][7]
As a pair skater, Don won the bronze medal with Jonathon Hunt at the 2003 World Junior Championships.[8] They announced the end of their partnership in March 2005,[9] Hunt having decided to retire.[10] Don was unable to find another partner so she decided to compete as a single skater for Taiwan.[10] In 2005, she won the Chinese Taipei National Championships.[11]
Programs
Singles
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2003–2004 |
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Pairs
With Hunt
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2004–2005 |
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