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John Baldwin

The Short List
  • 2004 National champion in pairs with partner, Rena Inoue
  • Captured the silver in pairs in the 2005 National Championships and 2005 Smart Ones Skate America
Did You Know?
  • Placed 11th at the 2005 World Championships in pairs with partner, Rena Inoue
  • Placed third in pairs at 2004 Smart Ones Skate America
  • Competed in 2004 Four Continents Championships and placed fourth in pairs
  • Vetran of the State Farm U.S. Championships dating back to 1986 as a novice
  • Paired with John Baldwin in 2000 to compete in pairs
  • Began skating with his mom at the age of one
  • • Hobbies include sailing, dining out, electronics, gardening, driving his RV, tennis, poker and contracting
  • • Biggest accomplishment outside of skating is starting his own Sea-Doo/fishing boat rental service in San Diego in 1997
  • Father is a former national champion in pairs and singles as well as a world professional champion; his mother, brother and sister have all been members of the U.S. national team
  • Works in auto retail/wholesale
  • Dream is to sing in nightclubs with a band after his career is over
It's Every Day

Feature: Rena Inoue and John Baldwin - on and off the ice

Quote

"My parents were coaches so they took me along to the rink rather than going to a babysitter. During breaks, they would hold me up and skate me around the ice. I guess you could say I was born into it."


Height: 5'9"
Born: 18-Oct-73
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Resides: Los Angeles, California
Event: Pairs figure skating

 
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