Kristoffer Berntsson

Johan Kristoffer Berntsson (born 13 July 1982) is a Swedish figure skater. He is an eight-time (2000–2001, 2004–2005, 2007–2010) Swedish national champion and the five-time (2002–2005, 2007) Nordic Champion. Berntsson was the first Swede to land a triple Axel.[1]

Kristoffer Berntsson
Berntsson in 2009
Personal information
Full nameJohan Kristoffer Berntsson
Country represented Sweden
Born (1982-07-13) 13 July 1982
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
CoachAndrea Dohany
ChoreographerAndrea Dohany
Zerjon Abebe
Skating clubLandvetter KK
ISU personal best scores
Combined total206.29
2007 Worlds
Short program69.02
2008 Worlds
Free skate140.20
2007 Worlds

Career

Berntsson began skating at age 5. Though he started out doing both hockey and figure skating, he soon focused exclusively on the latter.[2] Berntsson won the Swedish junior national champion in 1996–1997, a title he would go on to win the next two season as well. He skated on the international junior circuit starting in 1998–1999. In the 1999–2000 season, still skating primarily as a junior, Berntsson won the national title and made his senior debut at the European Championships, finishing 21st. He finished in the same place for the next two seasons, and failed to qualify for the free skate at the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Worlds.

Berntsson had better results in 2003–2004, winning a medal at the Finlandia Trophy and moving up to 13th at the Europeans and 21st at Worlds. His results continued to improve the next season, when he moved into the top ten at Europeans for the first time in his career and was 14th at Worlds. In the 2005–2006 season, Berntsson finished 11th at both his Grand Prix events, and lost the national title to Adrian Schultheiss. He was 14th at the 2006 Europeans and 23rd at both the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and at Worlds.

The 2006–2007 season was Berntsson's best yet. Following a bronze medal at the 2006 Nebelhorn Trophy, he finished 6th at the Cup of Russia and 9th at the NHK Trophy, then regained his national title. At the 2007 Europeans, Berntsson finished 10th, and he was a career-best 9th at 2007 Worlds, where he received a standing ovation following his disco-themed long program.[3] His placement qualified two slots for Sweden for the next World Championships, which were to be held in Gothenburg.[4]

Berntsson tore muscles in his leg at the end of July 2007,[5] and struggled in his fall events. He then finished 7th at the 2008 Europeans and 14th at Worlds.

Berntsson had hip surgery in April 2008.[6] He finished 8th at the 2009 Europeans but 20th at Worlds, which, combined with Adrian Schultheiss's 18th place, meant that Sweden would have only one men's entry at the Olympics. Although Berntsson won Swedish Nationals, he was bypassed in favor of Schultheiss after finishing 15th at Europeans.

Berntsson won the silver medal at the 2010 Finlandia Trophy.

In March 2011, Berntsson said he would no longer compete at major events but would remain involved in skating.[7]

Personal life

Berntsson has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and is currently (2010) working toward a Master's degree in this field at Chalmers University of Technology.[8]

He plays the guitar and used to play in a band when he was younger.[9]

Programs
Season Short program Free skating
2010–2011
[10]		 Michael Jackson medley:
  • Smooth Criminal
  • Dirty Diana
  • Beat It
  • Come Together
2009–2010
[11]
2008–2009
[12]
  • La Valse D'Amelie
    by Yann Tiersen
  • Belleville Rendez-Vous
    by Ben Charest
  • Axel F
    by Harold Faltermeyer
  • Moments in Love
    by Art of Noise
  • Take On Me
    by A-HA
2007–2008
[13]
  • La Valse D'Amelie
    by Yann Tiersen
  • Belleville Rendez-Vous
    by Ben Charest
  • Boogie Wonderland
    (from "Madagascar")
  • Studio 54
    by Dan Hartman
  • Disco Inferno
    (Saturday Night Fever)
    by The Trammps
2006–2007
[14]
  • Merecunde
    by Titanes de la Salsa
  • La Vida es un Carneval
    by Celia Cruz
  • Saturday Night Fever
    by Bee Gees
  • Studio 54
    by Dan Hartman
  • Boogie Wonderland
    by Earth, Wind and Fire
2005–2006
[15]
  • Merecunde
    by Titanes de la Salsa
  • La Vida es un Carneval
    by Celia Cruz
  • Bombay Dreams
    by A.R. Rahman
  • Between Heaven and Earth
    by A.R. Rahman
2004–2005
[16]
  • She Wants to Move
    by N.E.R.D.
  • Breathe
    by Prudigy
  • Prince Igor
    by Alexandr Borodin
2003–2004
[17]
  • Like I Love You
    (instrumental)
    by Justin Timberlake
  • Session
    by Linkin Park
  • Mona Lisa Overdrive
    by Juno Reactor, Don Davis
  • The Time Machine
    by Klaus Badelt
2001–2003
[18][19]
  • Fear is the Key
    by R. Budd and his Orchestra
  • Paper Tiger
    by R. Budd
    The National Philharmonic Orchestra
2000–2001
[1]
  • Smoke on the Water
    The Moscow Symphony Orchestra
  • But we Never Talk Love at Large
    by Mark Isham, Wamen Zevon
  • Legends Indigo Spirit
    by The Brave
  • Yeah "Color of Love"
    by Ronne Earl and Broadsters

Competitive highlights

GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

International[20]
Event 96–97 97–98 98–99 99–00 00–01 01–02 02–03 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 09–10 10–11
Olympics23rd
Worlds31st29th31st21st14th23rd9th14th20th
Europeans21st21st21st15th13th10th14th10th7th8th15th14th
GP Cup of China8th
GP Cup of Russia11th6th10th8th
GP NHK Trophy9th12th
GP Skate America11th11th
GP Skate Canada11th
Bofrost Cup4th
Crystal Skate1st
Finlandia Trophy10th3rd6th2nd
Golden Spin7th12th9th
Schäfer Memorial4th3rd
Merano Cup3rd
Nebelhorn Trophy9th14th16th
Nordics1st1st1st1st1st1st3rd
Universiade11th
International: Junior[20]
Junior Worlds22nd
JGP Bulgaria15th
JGP China12th
JGP Germany14th
JGP Netherlands9th12th
JGP Norway7th
JGP Sweden6th
EYOF3rd
Nordics1st J2nd J
National[20]
Swedish Champ.1st J1st J1st J1st1st1st1st2nd1st1st1st1st1st
J = Junior level; WD = Withdrew
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References
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  14. "Kristoffer BERNTSSON: 2006/2007". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 24 May 2007.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  15. "Kristoffer BERNTSSON: 2005/2006". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 15 June 2006.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  16. "Kristoffer BERNTSSON: 2004/2005". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 30 July 2005.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  17. "Kristoffer BERNTSSON: 2003/2004". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 4 June 2004.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  18. "Kristoffer BERNTSSON: 2002/2003". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 18 June 2003.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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