Karina Sinding Johnson (born May 1, 1991 in West Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States of America) is a Danish-American former competitive figure skater. She is a four-time Danish national champion.

Karina Sinding Johnson
Karina Johnson in 2010
Full nameKarina Sinding Johnson
Born (1991-05-01) May 1, 1991 (age 33)
West Hills, California, United States
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Figure skating career
Country Denmark
CoachKent Johnson
Jane Johnson
Skating clubHvidovre Skøjte Klub
RetiredJanuary 2013

Johnson began skating at age five in Los Angeles, California. She later moved to Houston, Texas and then Miami, Florida. She retired from competition in January 2013.[1]

Her parents are both figure skating coaches. Her father, Kent, is a PSA Double Master Rated Coach, Level 5. Johnson's father is American and her mother is Danish.

Competitive highlights

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Results[2]
International
Event 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13
Worlds 35th 26th 35th
Europeans 35th 32nd 17th 24th
Bavarian Open 17th
Coupe de Nice 15th
Nebelhorn 20th 10th
Nordics 14th J. 10th J. 10th J. 8th 6th 7th 9th
U.S. Classic 8th
International: Junior or novice
Junior Worlds 29th 16th
JGP Croatia 22nd
JGP Germany 16th
JGP Gr. Britain 10th
JGP Mexico 7th
Copenhagen 17th N. 3rd J.
Merano Cup 10th N.
Triglav 2nd J.
National
Danish Champ. 1st N. 3rd J. 2nd J. 1st J. 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd
N. = Novice level; J. = Junior level; JGP = Junior Grand Prix

References

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  1. ^ Banke Ravn, Kamilla (January 10, 2013). "Karina Johnson stopper sin amatør karriere". Dansk Skøjte Union. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Competition Results: Karina JOHNSON". International Skating Union.
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