Misha Ge

Misha Tszyunovich Ge (born 17 May 1991) is an Uzbek figure skater. He is the 2017 Internationaux de France bronze medalist. In addition to this, he has won nine international medals and four Uzbekistan national titles. He has finished in the top-ten at six ISU Championships, including two World Championships (2015 and 2018), competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Olympics, finishing 17th in both competitions.

Misha Ge
Misha Ge at the Gala Exhibition of the 2018 Winter Olympics
Personal information
Full name	Misha Ge
Country represented	Uzbekistan
Born	(1991-05-17) 17 May 1991 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Coach	Jun Ge, Alexei Mishin
Former coach	Frank Carroll, Larisa Ge
Choreographer	Misha Ge
Former choreographer	Larisa Ge, Lukash Abrahamyan
Training locations	Beijing Los Angeles
Began skating	1994
World standing	16 (2017–18) 22 (2016–17) 15 (2015–16) 16 (2014–15)
ISU personal best scores
Combined total	258.34 2017 Internationaux de France
Short program	86.01 2018 Worlds
Free skate	172.93 2017 Internationaux de France

Personal life

Misha Ge was born in Moscow, Russian SFSR to skating coaches Larisa and Jun Ge.[1][2] He is of Russian, Chinese, and Korean descent.[3] From the age of about 10, he lived in Beijing, China, where his parents coached.[3] Ge also resided in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and Taiwan (ROC).[4] He moved to the United States in mid-2009[5] and returned to Beijing in 2013.[6] He speaks Russian, Mandarin, and English.[2] Ge has taken choreography courses at the Beijing Dance Academy and the Hollywood Dance Academy.[7]

Career

As a competitor

Having first stepped onto the ice at age three and a half, Misha Ge began training seriously at ten after moving to China.[8] From 2009, he trained in the United States. He started representing Uzbekistan in 2010.

Ge finished 6th at the 2011 Asian Winter Games and 12th at the 2011 Four Continents. He trained in Lake Arrowhead, California with Frank Carroll as his jump coach.

In 2011–12, Ge won silver medals at the Asian Trophy, Ice Challenge, and Istanbul Cup. He was 9th at the 2012 Four Continents.

Ge placed 16th at the 2013 World Championships in London, Ontario. His result earned Uzbekistan a men's entry at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Beijing became Ge's main training base in 2013.[6] In autumn of that year, he received his first Grand Prix assignment, the 2013 Rostelecom Cup. In February 2014, Ge competed at the Winter Olympics in Sochi and finished 17th.[2]

Ge placed 5th at the 2014 Cup of China and 4th at the 2014 Rostelecom Cup. Later during the season, he earned two top-ten placements at the ISU Championships. He placed 8th at the 2015 Four Continents in Seoul (7th in the short, 9th in the free), and 6th at the 2015 World Championships in Shanghai (8th in SP, 7th in FS).

Ge received two 2015–16 Grand Prix assignments but had to withdraw from one, the 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard, due to a visa issue.[9][10] He finished 8th at the 2015 Cup of China. In October, he won gold at an ISU Challenger Series event, the 2015 CS Denkova-Staviski Cup. Throughout the season, he was hampered by a left ankle injury, which was caused by executing quad jumps.[11]

In 2016–17, he had to compete with an injured left ankle, which was not healed properly.[9][12][13] In March 2017, he announced that he might retire from competition at the end of the season.[14]

As a choreographer

In addition to his competitive career, Ge has choreographed skating programs for himself and other skaters.[15] His clients include:

• Gracie Gold[14]
• Alexia Paganini[14]
• Kevin Reynolds[14]
• Elena Radionova[14]
• Alexander Petrov[14]
• Kazuki Tomono[16]
• Anna Pogorilaya[14]
• Elizaveta Tuktamysheva[14]
• Artur Dmitriev Jr.[14]
• Elizabet Tursynbaeva[17]
• Sergei Voronov[17]
• Rika Hongo[16]
• Maxim Kovtun[16]
• Evgenia Medvedeva[17]

Programs

Season	Short program	Free skating	Exhibition
2017–2018 [18][19][20]	The Pain of the Heart: Ave Maria (instrumental) by Vladimir Vavilov (Giulio Caccini) performed by Ikuko Kawai	The Memories of Youth: Méditation by Jules Massenet performed by Lucia Micarelli & Lang Lang	Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix)[21] by BTS ft. Desiigner Not in That Way[22] by Sam Smith, Fraser T Smith Fifty Shades of Grey (soundtrack)[23] ru:Не отрекаются любя[24][25] by Mark Minkov, Veronika Tushnova performed by Dima Bilan
2016–2017 [26][1][9]	Liebesträume by Franz Liszt Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones	The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky	Justin Bieber medley[27] Baby Let Me Love You Great Balls of Fire [28] by Otis Blackwell with Jack Hammer Juicy Wiggle by Redfoo
2015–2016 [29][30][31][32]	Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninoff Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo performed by Luciano Pavarotti	Nocturne No. 19 E minor by Frédéric Chopin	Get Low (Remix)[33] by Dillon Francis, DJ Snake Daisuke Takahashi Tribute[34] Eye by COBA Historia de un Amor played by Perez Prado Swan Lake (Hip hop version) by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Fumiya Sashida - Ballad[35] by Fumiya Sashida
2014–2015 [36]	Ave Maria by Vladimir Vavilov (Giulio Caccini) performed by Hayley Westenra	The Umbrellas of Cherbourg by Michel Legrand	Uptown Funk[37] by Bruno Mars GOODBOY by G-Dragon Let's Get Freak Out by Lil Jon Bend Ova[38] Let's Get Freak Out by Lil Jon Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
2013–2014 [2][6][39]	Still Got the Blues by Gary Moore Adagio in G minor by Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto	World Dance Collection: Neo Tango by Gotan Project Rhumba d'Amour Libella Swing by Parov Stelar Tutti Frutti by Little Richard Variations on a Theme by Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff	Overdose by EXO Say Something by A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera Crooked Gentleman:[40] Crooked by G-Dragon Gentleman by PSY The Hardest Ever by Will.i.am Miracles in December by EXO Warrior by B.A.P
2012–2013 [41]	Farrucas by Pepe Romero Flamenco by Thomas Espanner	Charlie Chaplin feat. Hip Hop	Gentleman - Club House Mix by PSY Gangnam Style by PSY
2011–2012 [42]	The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns	War and Love by Invincible	Fever by Adam Lambert
2010–2011 [43]	Capone by Ronan Hardiman	Requiem for a Tower by Clint Mansell	Girls On The Dance Floor by Far East Movement ft. Stereotypes

Competitive highlights

• GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series

International[44]
Event	08–09	09–10	10–11	11–12	12–13	13–14	14–15	15–16	16–17	17–18
Olympics						17th				17th
Worlds			30th	19th	16th	27th	6th	15th	12th	9th
Four Continents			12th	9th	11th	13th	8th		7th	6th
GP Cup of China							5th	8th
GP Rostelecom Cup						8th	4th			4th
GP Skate Canada									6th
GP France								WD	7th	3rd
CS Autumn Classic									2nd	4th
CS Denkova-Staviski								1st
CS Finlandia							4th
Asian Games			6th						6th
Asian Open				2nd		2nd
Cup of Nice				8th
Denkova-Staviski Cup					1st	1st
Finlandia					6th
Ice Challenge				2nd	4th
Istanbul Cup				2nd
NRW Trophy					5th
Warsaw Cup					2nd
National[44]
Uzbekistani Champ.		1st	1st				1st	1st
Chinese Champ.	6th
TBD = Assigned; WD = Withdrew

Detailed results

Small medals for short and free programs awarded only at ISU Championships.

2017–18 season
Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
19–25 March 2018	2018 World Championships	8 86.01	9 163.56	9 249.57
15–23 February 2018	2018 Winter Olympics	14 83.90	17 161.04	17 244.94
22–28 January 2018	2018 Four Continents Championships	8 82.27	7 166.69	6 248.96
17–19 November 2017	2017 Internationaux de France	6 85.41	3 172.93	3 258.34
20–22 October 2017	2017 Rostelecom Cup	5 85.02	4 170.31	4 255.33
20–23 September 2017	2017 CS Autumn Classic	5 83.64	2 162.55	4 246.19
2016–17 season
Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
29 March – 2 April 2017	2017 World Championships	16 79.91	10 163.53	12 243.45
15–19 February 2017	2017 Four Continents Championships	8 81.85	8 157.56	7 239.41
11–13 November 2016	2016 Trophée de France	8 72.49	6 156.57	7 229.06
28–30 October 2016	2016 Skate Canada International	7 72.30	5 153.77	6 226.07
29 Sept. – 1 Oct. 2016	2016 CS Autumn Classic International	2 79.52	3 151.03	2 230.55
2015–16 season
Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
28 March – 3 April 2016	2016 World Championships	15 77.43	14 146.10	15 223.53
6–8 November 2015	2015 Cup of China	9 69.13	6 148.04	8 217.17
2014–15 season
Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
23–29 March 2015	2015 World Championships	8 78.52	7 156.37	6 236.89
9–15 February 2015	2015 Four Continents Championships	7 82.25	9 143.95	8 226.20
14–16 November 2014	2014 Rostelecom Cup	5 79.69	5 158.36	4 238.05
7–9 November 2014	2014 Cup of China	7 69.46	3 149.82	5 219.28
9–12 October 2014	2014 CS Finlandia Trophy	4 64.96	4 138.55	4 203.51
2013–14 season
Date	Event	SP	FS	Total
24–30 March 2014	2014 World Championships	27 60.34	DNQ	27 60.34
13–14 February 2014	2014 Winter Olympics	18 68.07	17 135.19	17 203.26
20–26 January 2014	2014 Four Continents Championships	12 65.26	14 123.15	13 188.41
29 Nov. – 1 Dec. 2013	2013 Denkova-Staviski Cup	1 66.80	1 132.40	1 199.20
22–24 November 2013	2013 Rostelecom Cup	8 63.23	8 127.05	8 190.28
8–11 August 2013	2013 Asian Open Trophy	2 69.61	2 134.02	13 203.63

References

1. "Misha GE: 2016/2017". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
2. "Misha GE". Organizing Committee of the XXII Olympic Winter Games. Archived from the original on 27 March 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
3. Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (17 June 2011). "The Inside Edge with Sarah and Drew - June 17". IceNetwork. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
4. Flade, Tatjana (12 August 2012). "The international Misha Ge". Golden Skate.
5. Rohner, Lexi (8 September 2009). "Big names shine at Golden West Championships". IceNetwork. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
6. "Misha GE: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 27 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
7. Luchianov, Vladislav (27 August 2015). "'One step at a time': Ge prefers to take things slow". IceNetwork.
8. Luchianov, Vladislav (4 March 2013). "'Earth citizen' Ge wishes to change figure skating". IceNetwork.
9. Yoshida, Hiro (14 February 2017). "Misha Ge Finds Balance between Artistry and Athleticism". Europe on Ice.
10. Misha Ge [@mishageofficial] (8 October 2015). "My French Visa Update" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
11. Brannen, Sarah S. (7 April 2016). "The Inside Edge: Ge toughs through injury at worlds". IceNetwork. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
12. Ge, Misha (14 February 2017). ""Letter" Last session before the competition end. Its been not easy month of work with body problems ( left ankle especially ), ... Since these few competition might* be my last few in my skating carrier, even if it will be bad, lets appreciate the moment of it. Do it with heart, and do what we all, best at. #ThankYou #ForFuture" (Instagram).
13. Ge, Misha (14 March 2017). "Last one before WR 💉" (Instagram).
14. Luchianov, Vladislav (27 March 2017). "Multitasking Ge ready for last world championships". IceNetwork.com. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
15. Bőd, Titanilla (1 May 2017). "Misha Ge: "It's been an amazing journey". Absolute Skating.
16. Ge, Misha (27 May 2017). "Not sure how many times i said "Again ! Repeat !" for those dancing parts, maybe 20 times or more, but she done a good job on working hard on them. The music she requested me, at first i though was a big challenge for her, but im very glad and satisfied for her hard work to take this challenge and to see her spirit of improving in it. #RikaHongo #Soon #DreamsOnIce" (Instagram).
17. "CHOREOGRAPHY LIST OF SHOW AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS". Official Page of Misha Ge. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
18. Ge, Misha (24 September 2017). "Ave Maria - Self Story : "The Pain of The Heart"" (Instagram).
19. Ge, Misha (25 September 2017). "Meditation - Self Story : "The Memories of Youth"" (Instagram).
20. "Misha GE: 2017/2018". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 19 April 2018.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
21. "Misha Ge breaks it down to 'Micdrop' in gala". 24 February 2018.
22. Ge, Misha (30 January 2018). "I hate to say...many things... But You'll never... see through these eyes... "Sam Smith - Not In That Way"" (Instagram).
23. Ge, Misha (20 November 2017). "ATTENTION" Like few of Hollywood Top Dance Masters and Mentors of Dance that worked with SuperStars like Rihanna, Britney, Beyonce and others said : "No Sexism No Harassment No Disrespect Just Dance and Passion."" (Instagram).
24. Ge, Misha (22 October 2017). "From 💔" (Instagram).
25. ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup 2017 Exhibition (Television production). Match! Arena. 22 October 2017.
26. "Misha GE: 2016/2017". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
27. 2017 World Figure Skating Championships Exhibition (Television production). CBC Sports. 2 April 2017.
28. 2016 Skate Canada International Exhibition (Television production). British Eurosport 2. 31 October 2016.
29. Denkova Staviski Cup 2015 - Day 2 (YouTube). Sophia, Bulgaria: Denkova-Staviski Cup 2015 (Official Channel). 23 October 2015.
30. "Misha GE: 2015/2016". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
31. Misha Ge [@mishageofficial] (28 February 2016). "SP - Rachmaninov Concerto No. 2 in C Minor" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
32. "Misha GE: 2015/2016". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 28 May 2016.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
33. Ge, Misha (9 November 2015). "#CoC15 Gala: Get Low (HardHouse Mix) 👳🏼 #ArabicPrince" (Instagram).
34. The ICE 2015 (Television Production). Sapporo, Japan: Fuji Television. 25 July 2015.
35. Misha Ge [@mishageofficial] (22 July 2015). "Japanese Theme in Custom Yukata : Fumiya Sashida - Ballad #Program1 #TheICE #Sapporo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
36. "Misha GE: 2014/2015". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 18 July 2015.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
37. Ge, Misha (1 March 2015). "You know we got that Uptown Funky Style, so lets roll and make ladies move their feet on the dance floor, ice floor as well #Fashi #Funky #Styli 🎩😎 #KingsOnIce #NewGala" (Instagram).
38. Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (25 November 2014). "The Inside Edge: Ge enjoying surprising success". IceNetwork.com.
39. "Misha GE: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 20 November 2013.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
40. Misha Ge [@mishageofficial] (27 January 2014). "2014 4CC Gala Misha Ge "Crooked Gentleman" (G-Dragon + PSY) Made by Misha Ge ;)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
41. "Misha GE: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 30 August 2013.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
42. "Misha GE: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 10 April 2012.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
43. "Misha GE: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
44. "Competition Results: Misha GE". International Skating Union.

External links

Media related to Misha Ge at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website
• Misha Ge at the International Skating Union