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Charlie White Biography

Birth Name:Charlie White

Birth Place:Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Fast Facts

  • In their 2013 season leading up to the 2014 Olympic Games, he and his partner Meryl Davis took first place in the NHK Trophy, Skate America, and the U․S․ International Figure Skating Classic
  • With partner Meryl Davis, the two won their fifth consecutive Grand Prix Final title
  • He and partner Meryl Davis both attend the University of Michigan
  • While training for the 2005 U․S․ National Figure Skating Championships he broke his ankle playing hockey causing, causing he and his partner Meryl Davis to withdraw from the competition
  • His mother enrolled him in skating classes when he was three years old, wanting him to skate with friends as he grew older
  • Quote: "[on his partner Meryl Davis] "We complement each other really well, even though personality-wise we can be different․ We're lucky to have found each other․""
  • Quote: "[on the 2014 Olympic Games] "We've come a long way since we won that silver medal, we're really excited to show the world how much we've improved․""
  • Quote: "Our expectations go beyond any given placement ․․․ staying in character from beginning to end, and keeping everyone enthralled․"
  • In 2006 he competed in his final single skating event at the U․S․ National Championships, taking ninth place
  • Grew up skating and training in the same facility as his now partner Meryl Davis, who has been his partner for over 13 years