Brian orser biography wikipedia

He is the and Olympic silver medallist , World champion and eight-time —88 Canadian national champion. At the Winter Olympics, the rivalry between Orser and American figure skater Brian Boitano , who were the two favorites to win the gold medal, captured media attention and was described as the " Battle of the Brians ". Orser turned professional in and skated with Stars on Ice for almost 20 years.

Brian Orser was born in Belleville, Ontario.

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He grew up in Penetanguishene. Orser won his first national title on the novice level in The following season, he went to Junior Worlds and placed 4th, behind eventual rival Brian Boitano. He added a second national title, this time at the junior level, to his resume in In , he moved up to the senior level. He won the bronze medal at his first senior international, the Vienna Cup , and then placed 4th at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships.

That was the last time he would place off the podium at the national level. In the — post-Olympic season, Orser began making his mark on the skating world.