Carolina Kostner Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6¼ in |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | February 8, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Carolina Kostner is an Italian figure skater who is best known for being the 2012 World champion, the 2011 Grand Prix Final champion, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist, and the 2003 World Junior bronze medalist. She has also participated in numerous other championships like Rostelecom Cup, NHK Trophy,CS Finlandia Trophy, Nordic Championships, CS Lombardia Trophy, Golden Spin of Zagreb, Cup of China, Skate America, Merano Cup, and many more. She has been sponsored by numerous brands such as Maybelline, Swarovski, L’Oréal Professionnel, Damiani, Iceberg, Alto Adige/Südtirol, and Asics.
Born Name
Carolina Kostner
Nick Name
Carol, Caro
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Bolzano, Italy
Nationality
Education
She studied art history via correspondence from the University of Turin.
Occupation
Figure skater
Family
- Father –Â Erwin Kostner (Ice Hockey player; Coach for Ice Hockey team)
- Mother – Patrizia Kostner (Former figure skater; geometric arts teacher)
- Siblings – Simon Kostner (Younger Brother) (Ice Hockey Player), Martin Kostner (Older Brother)
Manager
She is signed to the Mancini group of Italy.
Build
Slim
Choreographer
Lori Nichol, Kurt Browning (former), Megan Smith (former)
Coaches
Michael Huth, Friedrich Juricek (former), Frank Carroll (former), Christa Fassi (former), Edoardo De Bernardis (former)
Skating Club
G.S. Fiamme Azzurre
Height
5 ft 6¼ in or 168 cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 pounds
Boyfriend
Carolina Kostner dated –
- Stéphane Lambiel (2003-2005) – From 2003 to 2005, she dated a Swiss figure skater.
- Alex Schwazer – In 2008, she started dating Italian racewalker, Alex Schwazer. He is around 6 ft 2 in tall (8 inches more than Carolina). The couple later broke up.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Great speed on the ice.
- Can do a variety of combinations and stunts over the ice
Measurements
34-24-35 in or 86-61-89 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Shoe Size
8 (US)
Brand Endorsements
She has advertised for Acqua Norda, Asics, Pompadour, P&G, Swarovski, Gran Padano, Grissinbon, Alto Adige, Lancia, Herbalife, Torino Olympic park, Roberto Cavalli, and others.
Best Known For
Figure skating over the ice in great speed. She is also capable of landing triple-triple combinations.
First TV Show
From 2007 to 2009, she appeared in the Italian talk show Quelli che… il calcio as herself in just three episodes.
Personal Trainer
She trains herself for 42 hours a week in Oberstdorf, Germany independent of her high and low seasons.
Carolina Kostner Favorite Things
- Food – Everything cooked by her mom
- TV Show – Watts
- Color – Blue
- Musician –Â Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Athlete –Â Valentino Rossi (Italian professional motorcycle racer)
- Figure Skaters –Â Stephane Lambiel, Kurt Browning
- Actor –Â Johnny Depp
- Movie – Taken (2008)
- Book –Â Di Viole e Liquirizia (By Nico Orengo)
- School Subject –Â Geography
- Figure Skating Element – Flip
- Season – Fall
Source – Carolina-Kostner.it
Carolina Kostner Facts
- She wants to meet Swiss pro tennis player, Roger Federer.
- Kostner won a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- She started her skating career in 1990.
- Kostner speaks Ladin (Rhaeto-Romanic language), English, French, German, and Italian.
- Her grandfather was the director of the Art Academy in Urtijëi, Ortisei / St. Ulrich.
- Carolina is the cousin and godchild of former Alpine skier Isolde Kostner.
- Her dad’s side is mainly involved in sports, while her mother’s side is in arts.
- After starting her career in 1990, she won her first European medal in 2006.
- Due to injury (tore several ligaments), she didn’t attend the 2006-2007Â Grand Prix season.
- In 2005, she missed one complete month of training due to a back problem.
- Her hobbies include arts, dancing, design, and sports.
- In 2005, she worked with famous fashion designer, Roberto Cavalli.
- Carolina designed her own costume for the 2011-2012 season.