Evgeni Krasnopolski (, ; born 4 October 1988) is a Ukrainian-born Israeli retired pair skater. Krasnopolski and Andrea Davidovich were the first pair representing Israel to qualify for Israel at the 2014 Olympics. They finished 15th in Sochi. Krasnopolski competed with Danielle Montalbano from 2009 to 2012. He competed for Israel at the 2018 Winter Olympics with Paige Conners in figure skating in pairs skating and a team event in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He and Hailey Kops competed at the 2021 CS Nebelhorn Trophy and qualified to compete for Israel at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Personal life Krasnopolski was born in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, and is Jewish."2018 Winter Olympics," Jewish Sports Review, March/April 2018, Vol. 11, No. 6, Issue 126, page 2. He arrived in Israel with his family when he was three years old.
Career Early years Krasnopolski began skating as an eight-year-old at the Canada Centre in Metula. As a single skater, he won three silver medals on the senior national level at the Israeli Championships (2004–2005, 2009). He competed mainly on the junior level internationally. At age 20, he moved to New Jersey in the United States for training.
With Montalbano In 2009, Krasnopolski teamed up with Danielle Montalbano to compete in pair skating. The two began competing together in the 2009–10 season. They withdrew from the 2011 European Figure Skating Championships after Montalbano dislocated her shoulder during practice.
In May 2011, Krasnopolski was charged with deserting from the Israeli army. The Israeli skating federation stated, "We've asked for clarifications [about his service], and if we would have gotten them immediately, Evgeni would have returned. The decision to let him stay abroad for training was a professional call made by the federation. The soldier got the (right) impression that we are handling the matter with the IDF and that he could trust the federation".
Montalbano/Krasnopolski medalled at several senior B events in the 2011–12 season and finished 11th at the 2012 European Figure Skating Championships and 17th at the World Championships. They competed at several events in the fall of 2012, including a Grand Prix event, the 2012 Skate America, but missed the rest of the season due to injury; Montalbano broke her ankle in November 2012 while practicing a twist lift. Montalbano/Krasnopolski were coached by Kyoko Ina. Their partnership ended in 2013.
With Davidovich In the spring of 2013, Krasnopolski teamed up with Andrea Davidovich, a former singles skater. They were coached by Gennadi Krasnitski and Galit Chait at the Ice House in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Davidovich/Krasnopolski made their international debut at the 2013 U.S. International Classic, where they finished sixth. Their next event was the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy, the final opportunity to qualify for the 2014 Olympics. By placing tenth, Davidovich/Krasnopolski earned Israel its first ever pairs' entry at an Olympics. In December, they won the 2013 Golden Spin of Zagreb. They placed seventh at the 2014 European Championships.
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Davidovich/Krasnopolski finished 15th overall. Their partnership ended following the Olympics. Krasnopolski said they were unable to agree on a coach.
With Tankova Krasnopolski formed a partnership with Adel Tankova. They were coached by Galit Chait Moracci and Anton Nimenko in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Tankova/Krasnopolski made their international debut in September 2015, placing sixth at the 2015 U.S. Classic, a part of the 2015–16 ISU Challenger Series (CS). They finished 7th at the 2015 CS Mordovian Ornament, fourth at the 2016 Toruń Cup, and 13th at the 2016 European Championships.
With Cherniavskaia In 2016, Krasnopolski teamed up with Arina Cherniavskaia.
With Conners In 2017, Krasnopolski teamed up with Paige Conners.
He competed for Israel at the 2018 Winter Olympics with Conners in Figure Skating in pairs skating (coming in 19th) and a team event in Pyeongchang, South Korea.Blue-and-white athletes all done at Winter Olympics - Israel News - Jerusalem Post
With Vernikov In 2019, Krasnopolski teamed up with Anna Vernikov, who is 14 years younger.
With Kops In July 2021, Krasnopolski announced that he had teamed up with Hailey Kops. After three months' preparation, they competed at the 2021 CS Nebelhorn Trophy to attempt to qualify a berth for Israel at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Seventh in the short program, they were fourth in the free skate and rose to fifth overall, sufficient to qualify for the third of three available pairs spots. They qualified for the free skate in the pairs event, finishing fifteenth overall.
Programs With Kops Season Short program Free skating 2021–2022 Torn Heart Cry The Impossible Dream
With Vernikov Season Short program Free skating 2020–2021 Love Story To Build a Home 2019–2020 Love Story
Moonlight The Experience
With Conners Season Short program Free skating 2017–2018 Ghost the Musical Schindler's List
With Cherniavskaia Season Short program Free skating 2016–2017 Nocturne No. 20 in C Minor The Feeling Begins
With Tankova Season Short program Free skating 2015–2016 The Prayer Exogenesis: Symphony Part I: Overture Part II: Cross-Pollination
With Davidovich Season Short program Free skating 2013–2014 Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra Love Theme Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene I Stradivarius
With Montalbano Season Short program Free skating 2012–2013 Requiem for a Dream Phantom of the Opera 2011–2012 Assassin's Tango Nyah When A Man Loves A Woman 2010–2011 James Bond theme 2009–2010 Night Flight Nyah
Single skating Season Short program Free skating 2007–2008 Spanish medley Music 2006–2007 Concierto de Aranjuez The Best of French Cinema 2005–2006 Malas Mana Metello – Idea Dance 2004–2005 Clean Ceven Music 2003–2004 Jalouse Andalouse Torrero Canone inverso
Competitive highlights
Pair skating with Hailey Kops
Pair skating with Anna Vernikov
Pair skating with Paige Conners
Pair skating with Arina Cherniavskaia
Pair skating with Adel Tankova
Pair skating with Andrea Davidovich
Pair skating with Danielle Montalbano International Event 09–10 10–11 11–12 12–13 World Champ. 25th 20th 17th European Champ. 18th 11th Skate America 7th Cup of Nice 11th Golden Spin 4th 6th 3rd Ice Challenge 7th 3rd 3rd Nebelhorn Trophy 9th 9th 6th Toruń Cup 2nd U.S. Classic 6th
Single skating International Event 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 Schäfer Memorial 18th Skate Israel 7th International: Junior Junior Worlds 31st 33rd 38th 30th Bulgaria 15th Croatia 18th Czech Rep. 25th 20th Hungary 21st Romania 19th Slovakia 22nd 15th EYOF 19th J Golden Bear 8th J National Israeli Champ. 2nd J 2nd 2nd 2nd
See also Sports in Israel
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