39 Facts About Kiira Korpi

Kiira Linda Katriina Korpi is a Finnish figure skater.

Kiira Korpi is a three-time European medalist, the 2010 Trophee Eric Bompard champion, the 2012 Rostelecom Cup champion, a two-time Cup of China medalist, and a five-time Finnish national champion.

Kiira Korpi became engaged to Arthur Borges Seppala in May 2017 and they were married 3 years, until June 2021.

Kiira Korpi lived in Milan, Italy, after she retired from competitive skating, and in 2016, she moved to New York City, US.

Kiira Korpi began skating at the age of five, following her older sister.

Kiira Korpi landed her first triple jump, a salchow, when she was 11 or 12.

In 2003, Kiira Korpi finished 19th in her first appearance at the World Junior Championships.

Kiira Korpi ranked 16th at the 2004 World Junior Championships.

Kiira Korpi received a host wildcard spot at the JGP Final, where she finished fourth.

Kiira Korpi was awarded the silver medal at the 2005 Finnish Championships and was assigned to the 2005 European Championships, where she placed 13th.

Kiira Korpi then competed at the 2005 World Junior Championships, where she came in tenth, her best finish at the event.

Kiira Korpi placed 4th at the 2007 Finnish Nationals, then went to the 2007 European Championships and won the bronze medal, making her the second Finnish ladies' singles skater to ever win a European medal.

Kiira Korpi was again 5th at the European Championships and won the bronze medal at the 2009 Winter Universiade, her final event of the season.

Kiira Korpi began her season with podium finishes at the Nebelhorn Trophy and the Finlandia Trophy, as well as her first senior Grand Prix medal, a silver at the Cup of China.

Kiira Korpi was unable to defend her national title finishing second behind Laura Lepisto.

Kiira Korpi was 11th at the 2010 Winter Olympics but only 19th a month later at the World Championships.

Kiira Korpi decided to try new choreographers, and worked on her competitive programs with Shae-Lynn Bourne and David Wilson.

Kiira Korpi began the season at the 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy, which she won for the first time in her career.

Kiira Korpi's assigned Grand Prix events were the 2010 NHK Trophy and the 2010 Trophee Eric Bompard.

Kiira Korpi placed fourth at the NHK Trophy, then won her first Grand Prix title at the Trophee Eric Bompard.

Kiira Korpi won the bronze medal at the 2011 European Championships.

In July 2011, Kiira Korpi injured the metatarsus in her foot, resulting in her withdrawal from the 2011 Japan Open and 2011 Finlandia Trophy.

Kiira Korpi resumed practicing toe jumps in October and said they were going well but she did not feel they were completely ready for the 2011 NHK Trophy, where she finished 6th.

Kiira Korpi successfully defended her national title at the 2012 Finnish Figure Skating Championships in December.

Kiira Korpi won her third medal at the Europeans, finishing second behind Carolina Kostner despite hurting her upper leg a few weeks before the championships.

Kiira Korpi withdrew from the 2012 World Championships two weeks prior to the event, citing lingering foot and hip injuries.

Kiira Korpi began her season at the 2012 Finlandia Trophy, where she won the silver medal.

Kiira Korpi then won her third Grand Prix medal, a bronze, at the 2012 Cup of China.

At the 2012 Rostelecom Cup, Kiira Korpi won the second GP title of her career and qualified for her first Grand Prix Final.

Kiira Korpi withdrew from the 2013 European Championships due to inflammation in her left Achilles tendon.

Kiira Korpi missed the 2013 World Championships for the same reason.

On 23 August 2013, Kiira Korpi confirmed a coaching change to Rafael Arutyunyan in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Kiira Korpi was assigned to two Grand Prix events, the 2013 Skate Canada International and the 2013 Trophee Eric Bompard, but had to withdraw from both due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained in September.

Kiira Korpi made her return to competition at the 2014 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb after a two-year hiatus due to injuries.

Kiira Korpi finished 4th in the short but moved up in the free skate to win the event.

Kiira Korpi competed at the 2015 European Championships in Stockholm, placing fourth in the short program.

However, Kiira Korpi withdrew from the competition before the free skate citing illness.

Kiira Korpi was assigned to the 2015 Trophee Eric Bompard, but withdrew from the event.

Kiira Korpi signed up to appear as an athlete ambassador and work for Finnish TV at the 2017 World Championships in Helsinki.