10 Facts About Alexander Uspenski

Alexander Sergeyevich Uspenski is a Russian former competitive figure skater.

Alexander Uspenski is the 2006 Finlandia Trophy silver medalist and 2004 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist.

Alexander Uspenski was born on 25 April 1987 in Moscow.

Alexander Uspenski is the elder brother of Vladimir Uspenski, who competed in figure skating.

Alexander Uspenski began competing on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit in 2001.

Alexander Uspenski won the bronze medal at the 2004 JGP Final.

Alexander Uspenski was sent again the following year and finished 8th.

Alexander Uspenski missed the Russian national championships as a result of whooping cough.

Alexander Uspenski changed coaches from Natalia Dubinskaia to Marina Kudriavtseva in January 2007.

Alexander Uspenski competed on the GP series for two more seasons before retiring in 2010.