Sven Meyer (figure skater)

Sven Meyer (born 15 July 1977 – 6 May 1999) was a German figure skater. He was the 1998 Karl Schäfer Memorial bronze medalist and 1998 German national champion.

Sven Meyer
Personal information
Country representedGermany
Born(1977-07-15)15 July 1977
East Berlin, East Germany
Died6 May 1999(1999-05-06) (aged 21)
Berlin, Germany
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
CoachViola Striegler
Heinz Linder
ChoreographerAndreas Düpetell
Skating clubBerliner TSC
Training locationsBerlin
Began skating1982

Career

Meyer began skating at age four.[1] During his career, he trained in Berlin and represented Berliner TSC.[2][3] Viola Striegler coached him for over ten years.[4]

Meyer began the 1997–98 season with a 12th-place result at the Karl Schäfer Memorial, an Olympic qualifying event held in October 1997. He then appeared at two Champions Series (Grand Prix) assignments, placing 11th both at the 1997 Nations Cup and 1997 Skate Canada International. After winning gold at the German Championships, ahead of Andrejs Vlascenko, he was sent to two ISU Championships, reaching the free skate at both events. He finished 19th at the 1998 Europeans in Milan, after placing 18th in both segments, and 23rd at the 1998 Worlds in Minneapolis after placing 10th in his qualifying group, 24th in the short program, and 22nd in the free skate.

Competing in the 1998–99 Grand Prix series, Meyer finished 7th at the 1998 Sparkassen Cup on Ice and 8th at the 1998 Trophée Lalique. He won bronze at the 1998 Karl Schäfer Memorial and placed fifth at the 1999 German Championships.

Personal life

Meyer was born on 15 July 1977 in Berlin.[2] He trained as a police officer as a member of the Berlin Police Sports Group.[1][4] He became engaged to German figure skater Mariana Kautz in Oberstdorf on 13 April 1999, the three-year anniversary of their relationship.[4][5] On 6 May 1999, Meyer was found dead in his apartment in Prenzlauer Berg, having shot himself with his service weapon.[5]

Programs
Season Short program Free skating
1998–1999
[2]

    Competitive highlights

    GP: Champions Series/Grand Prix

    International[2]
    Event 90–91 91–92 92–93 93–94 94–95 95–96 96–97 97–98 98–99
    Worlds23rd
    Europeans19th
    GP Lalique8th
    GP Skate Canada11th
    GP Nations Cup
    /Sparkassen    		11th7th
    Schäfer Memorial8th12th3rd
    Nebelhorn Trophy29th15th
    International: Junior[2]
    Blue Swords16th J.6th J.14th J.13th J.
    Grand Prize SNP7th J.
    National[2]
    German Champ.16th N.1st N.9th J.13th12th7th7th1st5th
    Levels: N. = Novice; J. = Junior

    References
    1. Müller, Andreas (8 May 1999). "Eiskunstlauf-Meister Sven Meyer aus Berlin ist tot" [Berlin figure skater Sven Meyer is dead]. Die Welt (in German). Archived from the original on 27 September 2014.
    2. "Sven MEYER". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 27 September 2014.
    3. "Sven Meyer". The Figure Skating Corner. Archived from the original on 3 January 2008.
    4. Müller, Andreas (10 May 1999). "Er gab uns keine Chance, ihn von seinem Entschluß abzubringen" [He gave us no chance to dissuade him from his decision]. Die Welt (in German). Archived from the original on 27 September 2014.
    5. "Tod von Sven Meyer bleibt rätselhaft" [Death of Sven Meyer remains a mystery]. Berliner Zeitung (in German). berlinonline.de. 11 May 1999. Archived from the original on 20 January 2005.
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