Evan Lysacek Biography

Fast Facts

• Got his first pair of skates as a Christmas present from his grandmother when he was 8
• Was selected as a member of his high school's prom court
• Finished fourth at the 2006 Winter Olympics games in Turin, Italy
• In Los Angeles in 2009, he became the first U
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• men's skater in 13 years to win the World Championship
• Won gold in the Men's Singles competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic games in Vancouver
• Appeared on season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with pro dancer Anna Trebunskaya; the pair came in second place
• Has appeared in Ralph Lauren photo campaign for the Olympics
• Was forced to pull out of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia after injuring his hip, but still attended the games as an analyst for NBC
• Charities include the Ronald McDonald Charity Houses, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics and Figure Skating in Harlem
• Many of his costumes are designed by Vera Wang