John Bevan (figure skater)

John "Johnnie" Bevan (born November 1, 1976) is an American former competitive figure skater. He finished in the top six at two World Junior Championships.

John Bevan
Personal information
Alternative namesJohnnie Bevan
Country representedUnited States
Born (1976-11-01) November 1, 1976
Home townSpokane, Washington
CoachFrank Carroll
Joan Bellessa
ChoreographerPhilip Mills
Skating clubLilac City FSC
Training locationsEl Segundo, California
Spokane, Washington
Began skatingc. 1979
Retiredc. 2002

Personal life

Bevan was born on November 1, 1976.[1] He married Kathy Larsen, with whom he has two children, Kendall and Drew.[2]

Career

Bevan began skating at age three.[3] Early in his career, he was coached by Joan Bellessa at the Lilac City FSC in Spokane, Washington.[4][5] Competing in men's singles, he won the U.S. junior national bronze medal in 1993 and 1994.[1] He placed fourth at the 1993 World Junior Championships in Seoul, South Korea, and sixth at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Bevan withdrew from the 1995 World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary. By 2000, he was coached by Frank Carroll in El Segundo, California.[1]

Bevan competed briefly in pair skating with Jacqueline Matson. They placed 11th in junior pairs at the 2002 U.S. Championships.

Competitive highlights
International
Event 91–92 92–93 93–94 94–95 95–96 99–00 00–01
Junior Worlds4th6thWD
Blue Swords2nd J
National
U.S. Champ.4th J3rd J3rd J10th10th17th
Pacific Coast2nd2nd2nd
J: Junior level; WD: Withdrew

References
  1. "Johnnie Bevan USA". ESPN. Archived from the original on September 16, 2000.
  2. Trimmer, Dave (January 13, 2009). "Johnnie Bevan's career back on the ice". The Spokesman-Review.
  3. Johnston, Clare (January 21, 2007). "Sharpening skates". The Spokesman-Review.
  4. Schenk, Tony (January 23, 1992). "It Would Figure If Bevan Becomes Star In Skating". Spokane Chronicle.
  5. "History". Lilac City FSC. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016.
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