Brian Wells (figure skater)

Brian Wells (born September 23, 1970) is an American retired competitive pair skater. He had the most success with partner Shelby Lyons, with whom he won four medals at the United States Figure Skating Championships, and competed with twice at the World Figure Skating Championships, placing 10th in 1996 and in 1998. Their partnership ended in 1998.

Brian Wells
Personal information
Country represented United States
Born (1970-09-23) September 23, 1970
Former partnerShelby Lyons, Laura Murphy, Ann-Marie Wells
Former coachKathy Casey,
Irina Vorobieva
Retired1998

Wells had previously competed with Laura Murphy, with whom he won the gold at the 1990 United States Collegiate Championships. Before that, he had competed with sister Ann-Marie Wells on the Junior level and at the 1988 and 1989 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.[1]

Following his skating days, Wells went back to college, eventually attending Harvard University and becoming a dentist.[2]

Results

(with Shelby Lyons)

Event 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98
World Championships10th10th
U.S. Championships4th3rd4th2nd
Skate America2nd
Skate Canada International4th7th
Cup of Russia4th
Nebelhorn Trophy1st

References


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