(Ottawa) Two-time national champion Nam Nguyen is retiring from competitive skating.
Posted at 12:34 p.m.
The 24-year-old Ontarian won gold at the world junior championships in 2014. He also won silver at Skate Canada International in 2019 and bronze at Skate America in 2015.
“It has been an honor to represent Canada at the highest levels of our sport and I cannot thank Skate Canada enough, for all the confidence and opportunities you have given me and my team over the years of my career,” Nguyen said in a statement. I have learned so many valuable lessons, over the years, that I will take with me as I move on to the next chapter of my life. »
Nguyen had a difficult end to his career, contracting COVID-19 just days before the Canadian Olympic trials in January. He finished sixth and had hinted that weekend that he might consider continuing his career for another season.
Nguyen participated in the figure skating gala at the Vancouver Games in 2010 and he made an impression with his big round glasses and suspenders.
He became a staple on the Canadian scene after winning the Canadian youth title in 2007. He went on to win the pre-novice (2008), novice (2009), junior (2011) and senior (2015 and 2019) national titles.
“Nam is a great example of the development of skating in Canada, as he has enjoyed success at all levels of skating. We are very proud of Nam and his journey and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” said Skate Canada High Performance Director Mike Slipchuk.
Nguyen, however, plans to stay in the skating world as a coach.