Rinat Farkhoutdinov (born December 13, 1975) is a Russian-born ice dancer who competed internationally for Japan. With partner Nakako Tsuzuki, he is a three-time Japanese national champion and competed three times at the Four Continents and World Championships.[1] They were unable to compete during the latter half of the 2001/2002 Olympic season due to an injury to Tsuzuki. Their partnership ended following that season. Farkhoutdinov moved to Euless, Texas, where he began working as a coach and choreographer.[2] He has coached Julia Golovina / Oleg Voiko, among others.[2]

Rinat Farkhoutdinov
Born (1975-12-13) December 13, 1975 (age 48)
Perm, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Figure skating career
CountryRussia
Japan
Skating clubThe Skating Center, L.L.C.
Retired2002

References

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  1. ^ "Nakako Tsuzuki / Rinat Farkhoutdinov: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 30, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Rinat Farkhoutdinov". ice-dance.com. September 2004. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
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