13 Facts About Jamal Othman

Jamal Othman is the 2009 Swiss national champion and a five-time national silver medalist.

Jamal Othman was the 1999 Swiss Novice Champion and the 2000 and 2001 Swiss Junior Champion.

Jamal Othman competed at the German Championships, but did not place high enough to qualify for the Olympics.

The Swiss Olympic Committee gave him one last chance and Jamal Othman skated his programs in front of a panel.

Jamal Othman performed well enough to be placed on the Olympic team.

Jamal Othman then went to Trophee Eric Bompard, where he placed 11th.

Jamal Othman won his third consecutive silver medal at the Swiss national championships.

At the 2007 European Figure Skating Championships, Jamal Othman went in as the top-ranked Swiss skater, due to the withdrawal of Stephane Lambiel.

Jamal Othman skated two personal best program and cracked the top ten for the first time.

Jamal Othman's placement, combined with that of countryman Moris Pfeifhofer, ensured Switzerland two spots in the 2008 Championships.

Jamal Othman has competed at both French and German nationals to gain competitive experience.

In 2017, Jamal Othman married French ice dance coach Romain Haguenauer.

Jamal Othman is the managing director of representation agency, Markey International Arts, which works in partnership with the Ice Academy of Montreal.