Patrick Chan

The most decorated male figure skater in Canadian history, a three-time World Champion known as the 'King of Skating Skills' for his exceptional edge control and artistry.

Patrick Lewis Wai-Kuan Chan was born on 31 December 1990 in Ottawa, Ontario, to parents who had immigrated from Hong Kong. He began skating at five, initially intending to play hockey, and trained for eight years under coach Osborne Colson, a 1936-37 Canadian champion, until Colson's death in 2006. Chan set world record scores in both the short program and free skate during the 2010-11 season on his way to winning his first World Championship title, becoming the first Canadian World champion since Kurt Browning. He defended the title in 2012 and 2013, becoming the first man since Alexei Yagudin to win three consecutive World titles, and won a record ten Canadian national championships, breaking Montgomery Wilson's mark that had stood since 1939. At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Chan won silver in both the men's individual and team events. He returned for the 2018 PyeongChang Games, where he helped Canada win gold in the inaugural team event before finishing ninth individually, then retired from competitive skating. Renowned for his exceptional skating skills, footwork and edge quality, Chan was praised by peers as the 'skater's skater' and has since settled in Vancouver, pursuing a career in real estate and wealth management.

Renowned for elegant, powerful skating skills, deep edges and seamless footwork rather than pure jump difficulty

Regarded by peers as the 'skater's skater' whose skating skills and edge quality set a new standard for technical excellence in the sport

• 3x World Champion (2011-2013)
• 2018 Olympic Gold Medal (Team Event)
• 2x Olympic Silver Medal (2014, individual & team)
• 10x Canadian National Champion (record)