Yasmin Siraj
| Yasmin Siraj | |
|---|---|
 Siraj in 2010 | |
| Born | July 30, 1996 Boston, MA |
| Hometown | Brookline, MA |
| Height | 1.48 m (4 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country |  United States |
| Coach | Mark Mitchell, Peter Johansson |
| Skating club | Skating Club of Boston |
Yasmin Siraj (born July 30, 1996) is an American figure skater. She is the 2010 U.S. junior silver medalist.
Career
Siraj began skating at the age of two after following her sister Layla to learn-to-skate classes.[1]
She won the silver medal at the U.S. Junior Championships in 2010. The following year she made her senior national debut. She finished 8th at the 2011 U.S. Championships.
Personal life
In addition to skating, Siraj is also a competitive pianist.[2]
Her mother is an architect of Iranian descent,and her father is managing director of a financial services company, of Saudi Arabian background.[3]
Programs
| Season | Short program | Free skating | Exhibition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Czardas by Vittorio Monti |
Misa Tango by Luis Bacalov |
Competitive highlights
| Event | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 5th N. | 2nd J. | 8th |
| Junior Grand Prix Final | 7th | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, France | 2nd | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Great Britain | 2nd |
- N = Novice level; J = Junior level
References
- ^ "Yasmin Siraj". IceNetwork.com. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ Ainsworth, Alexa (January 18, 2011). "From Salchows to Chopin: Get to know Yasmin Siraj". UniversalSports.com. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
- ^ Baron, Jeff (February 25, 2010). "A Fine Balance on the Ice". Retrieved January 30, 2011.
External links
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