1. Konstantin Alexandrovich Menshov is a Russian former competitive figure skater.
17 Facts About Konstantin Menshov
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Konstantin Menshov is the 2014 European bronze medalist, the 2015 Finlandia Trophy champion, a two-time Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, a two-time NRW Trophy champion, and the 2011 Russian national champion.
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Konstantin Alexandrovich Menshov was born on 23 February 1983 in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, along with a fraternal twin brother, Nikita.
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Konstantin Menshov later trained under Evgeni Rukavicin in Saint Petersburg.
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Konstantin Menshov won the silver medal at the 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy.
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At the 2011 Russian Championships, Konstantin Menshov placed first in both the short and long program, to win the title.
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Konstantin Menshov was the only contender to attempt a quadruple toe loop in the long program.
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Konstantin Menshov finished 7th in his first trip to the European Championships.
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Konstantin Menshov placed 4th at both of his Grand Prix events, the 2012 Skate America and 2012 Rostelecom Cup, setting a new personal best overall score at his second event.
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Konstantin Menshov won again at the 2012 NRW Trophy with an overall score of 238.63 points, more than 26 points ahead of silver medalist Michal Brezina.
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Konstantin Menshov won the bronze medal at the 2013 Russian Championships but was not named in the Russian team for the 2013 European Championships.
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Konstantin Menshov was assigned to the 2013 World Team Trophy and placed third in the short program with a personal season's best score.
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Konstantin Menshov had sustained that type of injury only once before, four years prior.
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Konstantin Menshov went on to win gold at the Merano Cup.
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Konstantin Menshov sustained a shoulder injury at the 2016 Russian Nationals.
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Konstantin Menshov practiced different quadruple jumps, such as the 4T, 4S, 4Lo, and 4T-3T combination, and attempted a 4T-4T combination.
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Konstantin Menshov landed 4T-3T combination and 4S in his free skate at the 2015 Nebelhorn Trophy while falling on his 4T attempt in the second half.