Biography

Douglas Razzano started skating at 9 years old after watching the 1998 Olympics on television. "I decided that skating looked fun, so I tried it and immediately started into private lessons," he said.

Razzano has competed internationally since 2003. At the North American Challenge Skate Ohio, he won the silver medal in the novice event and finished seventh at the North American Challenge Waterloo as a junior man a year late. He won the junior men's event at 2004 Triglav Trophy.

"My most prized possession is my 2004 Triglav Trophy gold medal," Razzano said. The Triglav Trophy in Jesenice, Slovenia, was the first of 13 major competitions where he competed in the junior men's event.

Razzano also placed sixth at 2005 Junior Grand Prix Slovakia, seventh at 2006 Junior Grand Prix Czech Republic, fourth at 2007 Junior Grand Prix Estonia, second at 2007 Junior Grand Prix Great Britain and fourth at the 2007 Junior Grand Prix Final.

His favorite part about skating is "the feeling after skating well at competitions."

The most defining moment in his career came in 2005. At the U.S. Championships in Portland, Ore., Razzano finished second in the short program and fourth in the free skate to win the pewter medal, his first national medal.

His goal for the season is to make a strong senior debut at the 2008 U.S. Championships in St. Paul, Minn. Razzano says his career goals are to "win the World Championships and Olympics."

Razzano teaches Learn to Skate classes at the Alltel Ice Den in Scottsdale, Ariz. After ending his competitive skating career, Razzano would like to become a full time coach.

His advice to young skaters is to "never give up and always work hard."

Razzano, who attended public school throughout his skating career, graduated from Marcos de Niza High School. He will begin working toward is off-ice goal of becoming a college graduate later this year after he starts classes at a local community college.

His hobbies include "traveling, skiing, eating out and being with friends."

Fast Facts

I skate in Jackson boots with Ultima Freestyle blades.

I wear costumes by Kay Evans.

I took four years of German in high school.

I was the best speller in my middle school and then second best in the district.

I am a complete neat freak. It's terrible.

I have a dog named Lucy.

I have a brother named Stephen.

I love to travel and would go just about anywhere in the world.

I cannot stand to eat seafood.

I was on my skating club's junior board for a year.

I am a Starbucks-a-holic.