Meet Naomi Nari Nam & Themistocles Leftheris
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Naomi Nari Nam and Themistocles Leftheris had their first try out in April 2005, two weeks after Naomi switched from singles to pairs skating.
"I was really quite nervous during our first try out. Because I had heard many great things about Themi, I wanted to skate well so he would want to skate with me," Naomi said.
"The tryout went great. We were both ecstatic," she said. "Themi and I had a great connection together both on and off of the ice. It only seemed like we were destined to skate together." |
After becoming partners that month, Naomi decided to leave her coaches of 10 years, John Nicks, Jenni Meno and Todd Sand to skate with Peter Oppegard, who coached Themi.
"I thought the change of coaches and being in a new environment would be the best for a 'new start' in my career," Naomi said.
"Peter has definitely made me the pair skater I am today. He works us very hard so we can be prepared for our upcoming competitions," she said. "All three of us have definitely developed a trust and bond with each that no one can break." [READ MORE]
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Schedule
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Announcements
January 26th
Naomi and Themi finished seventh
at the U.S. Championships after spending most of the season
out with an injury.
January 23rd
After the short program at the U.S. Championships, Naomi and Themi are currently in eighth place after a fall on the side-by-side jumps and throw.
September 4th
On Aug. 24, Naomi had surgery on her right hip at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo., by Dr. Marc Phillipon. Naomi is currently recovering in California.
"We are not doing any events until Nationals," Naomi said. The team will withdraw from all events and shows leading up to January's the U.S. Championships, where they hope to best last year's bronze medal.
More information will be posted throughout the season as it
becomes available.
Stay tuned for updates.
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