Jamal Aziz Othman (born 13 August 1986 in Worb, Canton of Bern) is a Swiss former competitive figure skater. He is the 2009 Swiss national champion and a five-time (2002, 2005–2007, 2010) national silver medalist.
Career Othman began skating at age six after previously trying gymnastics and rock and roll dancing. He was the 1999 Swiss Novice Champion and the 2000 and 2001 Swiss Junior Champion. He qualified for three Junior Grand Prix Finals, withdrawing from one due to a foot injury, and competed four times at Junior Worlds.
In the 2005–2006 season, Othman had to fight to earn his spot on the Swiss Olympic team. Switzerland had two spots to the Olympics, but Othman's silver medal at the Swiss Championships only secured him spots on the teams to Worlds and Europeans. Othman competed at the German Championships, but did not place high enough to qualify for the Olympics. At the European Championships, Othman finished 21st. The Swiss Olympic Committee gave him one last chance and Othman skated his programs in front of a panel. He performed well enough to be placed on the Olympic team. At the Olympics, he failed to make it out of the short program.
Othman began the 2006–2007 season by placing ninth at Skate Canada International. He then went to Trophée Eric Bompard, where he placed 11th. He won his third consecutive silver medal at the Swiss national championships. At the 2007 European Figure Skating Championships, Othman went in as the top-ranked Swiss skater, due to the withdrawal of Stéphane Lambiel. Othman skated two personal best program and cracked the top ten for the first time. His placement, combined with that of countryman Moris Pfeifhofer, ensured Switzerland two spots in the 2008 Championships.
At 186 cm, Othman is very tall for a single skater, and his height allows him to perform rare positions in his spins. He has competed at both French and German nationals to gain competitive experience.
In 2017, Othman married French ice dance coach Romain Haguenauer.
Othman is the managing director of representation agency, Markey International Arts, which works in partnership with the Ice Academy of Montreal.
Programs
Season Short program Free skating 2009–2010 A Transylvanian Lullaby (from Young Frankenstein) by John Morris Devil's Dance (from The Witches of Eastwick) by John Williams Asturias by Isaac Albeniz 2008–2009 Ice Queen Raks Afrika by Paul Dinletir 2007–2008 Lunatico by Gotan Project 2006–2007 Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns 2005–2006 My Affectionate and Tender Beast by Eugen Doga El amor brujo by Manuel de Falla 2004–2005 Night Bird by Michel Colombier Édith et Marcel by Francis Lai 2003–2004 Don Juan DeMarco by Michael Kamen Frida by Elliot Goldenthal L'ultimo bacio by Paolo Buonvino 2002–2003 Anna and the King by George Fenton 2001–2002 Operas by Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 2000–2001 Caprice Viennoise Gipsy Carnival by Fritz Kreisler F. Liz Chamber Orchestra Moldau by Bedřich Smetana Vienna Philharmonic
Competitive highlights GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix
International Event 01–02 02–03 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 09–10 Olympics 27th Worlds 21st 28th 18th 22nd 26th 22nd Europeans 11th 21st 8th 12th Bompard 12th 11th Cup of China 8th NHK Trophy 12th Skate Canada 11th 9th 10th Nepela Memorial 3rd 3rd NRW Trophy 8th Crystal Skate 5th Finlandia Trophy 6th Nebelhorn Trophy 5th 9th Universiade 9th 21st International: Junior Junior Worlds 31st 18th 39th 20th Final 9th WD 7th Canada 3rd China 2nd Germany 1st Italy 4th 3rd Japan 6th Netherlands 2nd Norway 20th Poland 13th Romania 5th Gardena 4th Heiko Fischer 1st J National Swiss Champ. 1st J 1st J 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd
References
External links
Official site