EVAN LYSACEK FIGURE SKATING 2010 Olympic Winter Games –Vancouver, Gold Medalist 2006 Olympic Winter Games – Turin, Placed 4th Personal Specs Date of birth: June 4th, 1985 Hometown: Naperville, Illinois Residence: Los Angeles, California Accomplishments on the Ice Two-time U.S. National Champion (2007, 2008) 2009 World Champion Awards and Honors 2010, U.S. Olympic Committee Sportsman of the Year 2010, Winner of the Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in U.S. On skating: “Figure Skating is one of the most grueling, difficult, and physical sports in the Olympics. It requires insane strength, quickness, balance, and control… I've always found success in sports by outworking the competition. That is how I intend to approach Sochi. ”Evan is looking to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia where he will attempt to become the first man to win back-to-back Olympic figure skating titles in more than half a century. Personal Evan began skating at age eight and went on to becoming the reigning Olympic champion. He captured the gold medal at the 2010 Games, the first American in 24 years to hold the prestigious title. Evan’s time off the ice is equally noteworthy. In April 2012 he was appointed a sports envoy by the U.S. Department of State, a position in which he engages overseas youth in positive dialogue on the importance of education, positive health practices and respect for diversity. Evan also gives his time and talents to organizations including Figure Skating in Harlem, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Ronald McDonald House. Did You Know……? • Evan is a car enthusiast – his favorite cars are the Audi R8, Porsche Carerra GTS, and the Lamborghini Avendator. • Evan’s favorite sports teams are the L.A. Lakers and Chicago Bulls • Evan’s lucky charm is his necklace • Evan’s role models are Michael Jordan and Roger Federer .