Brian Orser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Orser
Occupation	Figure Skater
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1961(1961-12-18)
Age	63
Birthplace	Belleville
Country	Canada
Birth City	Ontario
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Brian Orser Biography

Brian Orser is one of the most popular and richest Figure Skater who was born on December 18, 1961 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Two-time Olympic silver medalist in The 1984 and 1988 Winter Games. He was admitted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2009.

He placed second behind He finished behind only Brian Boitano at the 1988 Olympic Games. at the 1988 Olympic Games.

Orser won his first national title on the novice level in 1977. The following season, he went to Junior Worlds and placed 4th, behind eventual rival Brian Boitano. He added a second national title, this time at the junior level, to his resume in 1979.

Orser became the second man to land the triple Axel when he performed it in winning his Canadian junior title in 1979, at a time when few senior skaters were even attempting it. Over the next few years, Orser performed the jump more frequently and more consistently than any other skater of the time. Orser became the first man to land the triple axel at the Olympics when he landed it in his free skate at the 1984 Winter Olympics. He won the silver medal behind Scott Hamilton, and then won the silver at 1984 Worlds, again behind Hamilton. Only Orser’s low placements in the compulsory figures prevented him from winning both titles.

The year 1998 was the time he announced his identity as gay in 1998.

Brian Orser Net Worth

Brian Orser is one of the richest Figure Skater from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Orser 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first accomplishment in athletics came at the level of a novice at the age of 7, when he took home an all-national championship.

He won the Emmy Award for his starring part in the HBO show Carmen on Ice.

Brian Ernest Orser, OC (born 18 December 1961) is a Canadian former competitive and professional figure skater. He is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medallist, 1987 World champion and eight-time (1981–88) Canadian national champion. At the 1988 Winter Olympics, the rivalry between Orser and American figure skater Brian Boitano, who were the two favorites to win the gold medal, captured media attention and was described as the “Battle of the Brians”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brian Orser height 5 ft 6 in Brian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brian Orser Dating?

According to our records, Brian Orser is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Orser’s is not dating anyone.

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Orser began touring with Stars on Ice in 1988, soon after ending his competitive career. He would go on to appear with them on and off for nearly 20 years, skating his last with the show in 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Figure Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Brian Orser celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Going into the 1988 Olympics, Orser worked with a sports psychologist on visual imagery. He and Brian Boitano were thrust into the Battle of the Brians, each being the other’s main rival. Orser was undefeated in the 1986–1987 season and had not lost a competition since losing to Boitano at the 1986 Worlds. At the Olympics, Orser served as the flag-bearer for Canada during the opening ceremonies. He placed 3rd in compulsory figures segment of the competition, 1st in the short program, and second in the free skating, winning the silver medal overall. Brian Boitano won the gold medal, defeating Orser by 0.10 points.

Top Facts about Brian Orser

1. Brian Orser is a Canadian former figure skater.
2. He won two Olympic silver medals in 1984 and 1988.
3. Orser also won the World Figure Skating Championships twice.
4. He was known for his technical skill and artistry on the ice.
5. After retiring from competition, Orser became a coach.
6. He has coached several Olympic medalists, including Yuna Kim and Yuzuru Hanyu.
7. Orser was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
8. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 2019 for his contributions to figure skating.
9. Orser is openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in sports.
10. He continues to be involved in figure skating as a commentator and ambassador for the sport.

Is Brian Orser still Yuzuru Hanyu coach?

Brian is still officially his coach but he won’t be rinkside with Yuzuru during the games (Yuzu’s decision).

What is Brian Orser doing now?

As a coach, he has led both Yuna Kim (2010) and Yuzuru Hanyu (2014, 2018) to Olympic titles. He also coached Javier Fernández to Olympic bronze (2018) and the 2015 and 2016 World titles. He is a Skating Consultant at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club.

Who is the coach of Yuzuru Hanyu?

“He likes to win”, coach Brian Orser says of the two-time reigning Olympic champion. Hanyu Yuzuru wants to win the gold medal in Beijing. And not only does Hanyu want to win, he wants to win by becoming the first skater in the history of the sport to land the quadruple Axel in competition.

Why is Brian Orser not at the Olympics?

The KSU said Orser arrived in Korea on Tuesday, and will leave for Beijing with Cha on Thursday. Just because Orser has registered as South Korea’s coach at the Olympics does not mean he cannot coach skaters from other countries.

Will Yuzuru Hanyu retire?

The Japan Skating Federation says the two-time Olympic champion has not recovered from an ankle sprain the skater sustained during Beijing 2022.