Elvis redefined male figure skating, breaking stereotypes and introducing innovative training methods. His 1994 Dragon Program, a collaboration with Gung Fu instructor Glen Doyle and choreographer Uschi Keszler, seamlessly blended martial arts with skating, revolutionizing the sport. This unique approach expanded the sport’s appeal, attracting a diverse audience and inspiring male skaters globally.
“Not conforming to the system or kowtowing to the governing body which refused to accept him for who he was”.
skating
Achieved a quadruple jump triple jump combination at the Grand Prix Finals in 1997.
Quadruple & triple
In 1991, became the first skater to land a quadruple jump double jump combination at the World Championships.
Quadruple & Double
Bronze in 1992 and Silvers in 1993 and 2000.
Canadian Championship Medals
Secured 3 World titles in 1994, 1995, and 1997.
World Titles
Won two silver medals at the Olympics in 1994 and 1998.
Olympic Success
Won 7 national titles in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002.
National Dominance
Placed 9th at his first World Championships.
World Championships Debut (1990)
Elvis’s career gained momentum, ranking 2nd in Canada behind World Champion Kurt Browning.
Career Takeoff (1990)
At 13, placed 3rd in the novice division at the Canadian Championships.
Early Achievements
achievements
