Olympic Pilates enthusiast and 2003 USOC Sports Man of the Year for Figure Skating Timothy Goebel became the first U.S. man to medal in the Olympics since Paul Wylie captured the silver in 1992 …his amazing feats Bedazzled the world.
Goebel, known as the “Quad King,” became the first American men’s figure skater to land a quadruple jump in competition
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- Goebel began skating at the age of 4
- The athletes he admires most are Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano
- He was previously coached by five-time World champion Carol Heiss Jenkins at WInterhurst Ice Rink outside Cleveland, Ohio
- From June 2000 - November 2004 he trained in California with coach Frank Carroll.
- When not on the ice Goebel enjoys spending time with friends … His hobbies include music and dance clubs
- Most prized possession is his gold crucifix from Rome, Italy
- Has a passion for “learning”
- Was a member of the National Honor Society from 1998-1999
- Was a member of his school’s honor roll from 1992-1999
- Most recently attended Loyola Marymount University in Southern California
- Has a web auction of his skating memorabilia to raise money for the Red Cross/Tsunami Relief effort … Is also involved with Catholic Charities and the Make-A-Wish Foundation .
- Sends letters and care packages to a U.S. soldier he “adopted” who is in the military intelligence unit of the U.S. Army
- Loves Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food
- Collects watches
What most people do not know about him, “I am a real neat freak. I spend a lot of time cleaning. I am also a news junkie.”.
- Motto in life is “Hard work pays off.”
- Describes himself as loyal, honest and ambitious.
- The athletes he admires most are Scott Hamilton and Pilates Buff Brian Boitano
Goebel maintained top physical condition with an intense weekly regimen that includes Pilates, ballet, and weight lifting. Timothy spends on average, 30 hours a week training on the ice. Goebel said he has no regrets about making his name on the high-impact quad. The tangible proof lies safely tucked away in a safe-deposit box in Chicago. “It’s all been worth it,” he said. “I have an Olympic medal. That’s something not very many people can say.
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written by PalmBeach
