Brian Orser's ability to combine artistry with physical prowess has carried him to the forefront of figure skating. The "completeness" of his skating has not only helped Orser raise the sport to a new level, it has also captured the imagination and won the respect of fans and critics all over the world.
Competitive Highlights:
2001 Canadian Open Men's Champion
1998 North American Men's Professional Champion.
1988 Olympic Silver Medallist, Calgary.
1988 World Championships Silver Medallist, Budapest
1987 World Champion
1984 Olympic Silver Medallist, Sarajevo
1981 - 1988 Canadian National Champion
Special Awards
1992 Golden Rose Festival Award to CBC for "Night Moves".
1991 Elected to Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
1990 Emmy Individual Achievement, Classical Music, Dance for "Carmen on Ice".
Officer of Canada: Most Prestigious Civilian Canadian Award.
Tours
Champions On Ice
Discover Card - Stars on Ice
US West Cellular Symphony on Ice
World and Olympic Tour
Winterlude
Dreams on Ice
Chrysler Stars on Ice
Skate the Nation
Television Specials
1995 The Planets
1992 Sudafed Symphony of Sports on NBC
1990 Ice Capades Television Special
1989 CBS Anne Murray Special
1989 Skating Free
In 1979, Brian became the first man to land the daunting triple axel correctly (3 1/2 rotations in the air) to win the Canadian Junior National Championship. For the next four years, he was the only competitor to land it consistently... making it his "signature" move. In 1984, Brian became the first man to land the triple axel in Olympic Competition.
It would be difficult to overstate the influence that Brian Orser has had on figure skating. He has set stndards of excellence for his peers with his great ability and the tremendous sportsmanship that characterize his career.
Orser's love of children is evident in his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Starlight Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Brian is also involved in various fundrising efforts to benefit AIDS research.
