Canadian · Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · Born 5 December 1995Canada's most decorated female figure skater, who became world champion just weeks after winning Olympic bronze, ending a 45-year wait for a Canadian women's world title.
Kaetlyn Osmond was born on 5 December 1995 in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, and began skating at nearly two years old, following her older sister Natasha into the sport. Her family relocated to Montreal and later Alberta to support her training, and she made a stunning senior debut in 2012, winning gold at both the Nebelhorn Trophy and Skate Canada International. Osmond broke her right fibula in September 2014, missing the entire 2014-15 season and requiring two surgeries and a painstaking relearning of her technique, but returned to win a historic silver medal at the 2017 World Championships alongside bronze medalist teammate Gabrielle Daleman, the first time two Canadian women shared a World podium. At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, she won bronze in the individual event with a personal-best score, becoming the first Canadian woman to medal individually at the Olympics since Joannie Rochette in 2010, and helped Canada win team gold. Just a month later, Osmond won gold at the 2018 World Championships in Milan with her acclaimed 'Black Swan' free skate, becoming only the fourth Canadian woman ever to win the world title and the first in 45 years since Karen Magnussen. She retired from competitive skating in 2019 as Canada's most decorated female singles skater, having won three Olympic medals and two World medals, and has since moved into coaching and touring with Stars on Ice.
Winning the World Championship just weeks after Olympic bronze, ending a 45-year wait for a Canadian women's world title
How They Played
Elegant, powerful skater renowned for stylish artistry and complex jump combinations, exemplified by her acclaimed 'Black Swan' free skate
Lasting Impact
Regarded as Canada's most decorated female singles skater in history, celebrated for her resilience returning from a serious injury to reach the top of the sport
Career Honours
- 2018 World Champion
- 2018 Olympic Bronze Medal (individual) and Gold Medal (team)
- 2017 World Championship Silver Medal
- Order of Newfoundland and Labrador (2019)
Canadian Athletes