Christopher Caluza (born July 3, 1990) is a retired Filipino-American figure skater. He is the 2013 Lombardia Trophy silver medalist, 2012 Bavarian Open bronze medalist, and the three-time Philippines national champion.
| Christopher Caluza | |
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 Caluza at the 2012 World Championships | |
| Other names | CC |
| Born | July 3, 1990 Chula Vista, California |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coach | Natasha Bobrina |
| Skating club | San Diego FSC |
| Began skating | 1997 |
| Retired | November 23, 2021 |
Career edit
Caluza, who began skating on roller blades at age six, took up figure skating when he was seven following the roller rink's closure.[1][2]
Caluza won the bronze medal at the 2012 Bavarian Open and at the same time earned the minimum score necessary to compete in an ISU Championships.[1] He went on to place 12th at the 2012 Four Continents Championships and 21st at the 2012 World Championships.
The Philippines used the 2013 Four Continents to determine who would receive their sole men's spot at the 2013 World Championships.[2] Caluza finished 14th, ahead of Michael Christian Martinez, and was sent to Worlds, where he finished 34th.
Personal life edit
Caluza was born in Chula Vista, California.[3] His parents are from the Philippines.[1] He is a dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines.[4] Caluza studied business at Palomar College.[4] He came out as gay to his closest friends and family in 2015 while he was still in college.[5]
Programs edit
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2021–2022 [6] |
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| 2019–2020 [7] |
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| 2013–2014 [3] |
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| 2012–2013 [8] |
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| 2011–2012 [9] |
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Competitive highlights edit
For the Philippines edit
| International[10] | ||||||
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| Event | 2011–12 | 2012–13 | 2013–14 | 2018–19 | 2019–20 | 2021–22 |
| World Championships | 21st | 34th | 19th | |||
| Four Continents | 12th | 14th | 12th | 18th | ||
| CS Autumn Classic | 8th | |||||
| CS Finlandia Trophy | 10th | 25th | ||||
| CS Nebelhorn Trophy | 7th | |||||
| Bavarian Open | 3rd | |||||
| Cranberry Cup | 10th | |||||
| EduSport Trophy | 1st | |||||
| Ice Challenge | 5th | |||||
| Lombardia Trophy | 2nd | |||||
| SEA Games | 2nd | |||||
| U.S. Classic | 6th | 5th | 10th | |||
| National[10] | ||||||
| Philippine Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 2nd | ||
For the United States edit
| Event | 2009–10 | 2010–11 |
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| U.S. Championships | 8th J. | 19th |
References edit
- ^ a b c Walker, Elvin (February 19, 2012). "Caluza puts the Philippines on the map". Golden Skate.
- ^ a b Luchianov, Vladislav (May 21, 2013). "Caluza endeavors to blaze trail for Filipino skaters". IceNetwork.
- ^ a b "Christopher CALUZA: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Hewitt, Hunter (July 13, 2012). "Winter hopeful trains while Summer Olympians compete". East County Magazine. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
- ^ "For champion skater, coming out as gay a worthwhile journey". Outsports. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Christopher CALUZA: 2021/2022". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher CALUZA: 2019/2020". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Christopher CALUZA: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Christopher CALUZA: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012.
- ^ a b "Competition Results: Christopher CALUZA". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015.
External links edit
Media related to Christopher Caluza at Wikimedia Commons