23 Facts About Brian Orser

Brian Orser is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medallist, 1987 World champion and eight-time Canadian national champion.

Brian Orser coached Javier Fernandez to Olympic bronze and the 2015 and 2016 World titles.

Brian Orser is a Skating Consultant at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club.

Brian Orser won his first national title on the novice level in 1977.

Brian Orser added a second national title, this time at the junior level, to his resume in 1979.

Brian Orser won the bronze medal at his first senior international, the Vienna Cup, and then placed 4th at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships.

Brian Orser won the silver at the Nebelhorn Trophy, placed 6th at Skate Canada, and then won his first of eight National titles.

Brian Orser became the second man to land the triple Axel when he performed it in winning his Canadian junior title in 1979, at a time when few senior skaters were even attempting it.

Brian Orser became the first man to land the triple Axel at the Olympics when he landed it in his free skate at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Brian Orser won the silver medal behind Scott Hamilton, and then won the silver at 1984 Worlds, again behind Hamilton.

Brian Orser resolved to begin including two Axels, not just one, in his free skate, in order to give himself an advantage over Fadeev.

At the Olympics, Brian Orser served as the flag-bearer for Canada during the opening ceremonies.

Brian Orser placed 3rd in compulsory figures segment of the competition, 1st in the short program, and second in the free skating, winning the silver medal overall.

Brian Orser won the silver again at Worlds in 1988, after winning the free skate.

Brian Orser had not placed off a podium at any competition since 1982.

Brian Orser began touring with Stars on Ice in 1988, soon after ending his competitive career.

Brian Orser would go on to appear with them on and off for nearly 20 years, skating his last with the show in 2007.

The film told the story of Carmen wordlessly through ice skating; Brian Orser played the part of Escamillo.

Brian Orser performed in many ice shows and was known in the show business as one of the few people who could perform a backflip.

Brian Orser is the head instructor at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club along with Tracy Wilson.

Brian Orser was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 1985 and promoted to Officer in 1988.

Brian Orser has been elected to the following halls of fame:.

Brian Orser initially feared the revelation of being gay would ruin his career, but he has since embraced support from other skaters and the public.