South Korea's Kim rolls to Skate America title Oct 27, 2008
After finishing seventh at worlds and nationals last season, Meissner moved to Florida to work with new coaches Richard Callaghan and Todd Eldredge. Im a bit frustrated right now, but its definitely going to make me work harder, Meissner said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
US Olympic hopefuls gearing up for 2010 Oct 25, 2008
At least one figures to make the medal stand in LA. With Canadian world titlist Jeff Buttle and Swiss two-time champion Stephane Lambiel retired since the summer, the door is open for the first American men's champ since Todd Eldredge a dozen years ago, if either Evan Lysacek or Johnny Weir literally can elevate his game. Keauna McLaughlin, who also was born too late to go global last season, is the most promising US-born pairs skater in years and she and partner Rockne Brubaker could be among... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bad season behind her, Meissner starting fresh Oct 24, 2008
When she vented to her friend Todd Eldredge about her troubles, the six-time national champion suggested Meissner come to Florida and work with him and Callaghan, his longtime coach. Known as one of the best technicians in the business, Callaghan was just the answer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On the cutting edge at five May 8, 2008
When famed skater Todd Eldredge returns to the ice at the Charles Moore Arena in Orleans this weekend to skate with the Lower Cape Figure Skating Association, he ll be coming full circle in the spin of his life that has done nothing but spiral upward since he stepped on the ice there years ago while still in kindergarten ... To the rescue was a rather unlikely source for a figure skater, the Todd Eldredge Youth Hockey Fund, a fund set up by hockey players to supplement his training needs. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Clarke to be featured in 'Rhythm Around the World' show May 2, 2008
The show will also feature more than 70 local skaters and World Champion Figure Skater Todd Eldredge. Tickets for the event go on sale at the rink on May 5. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Meissner hopes for second chance Mar 19, 2008
Meissner moved quickly to capitalise on her second chance, sacking long-time coach Pam Gregory to train with Richard Callaghan, the former coach of 1998 Olympic champion Tara Lipinski and 1996 world champion Todd Eldredge. "I laugh because I had a previous U.S. champion when he was 30 (Eldredge)," said Callaghan, scoffing at the slightest suggestion that Meissner's best was behind her. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kimmie Meissner recovers lost confidence, facing a tough field going into Wednesday's short Mar 19, 2008
She just spent five weeks training with Richard Callaghan, who coached Tara Lipinski to an Olympic gold medal and came highly recommended from Meissner's friend Todd Eldredge. His calming influence is already apparent. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Issues foul air as Beijing not breathing easy over Olympics Mar 18, 2008
If they aren't, the men will be down to two for the first time since 2001, when Todd Eldredge saved the day and earned three spots for Salt Lake City. For the first time since 1993 in a non-Olympic year, there could be four new world skating champions. (Boston Globe)
Skater Meissner hoping to end slump in Florida Mar 7, 2008
After all, he coached Todd Eldredge, who won his last U.S. title when he was 30. Besides, Callaghan said, Meissner isn't that far from the skater she was two years ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
MHS bowling results Mar 5, 2008
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Politics being thrown into rings Feb 26, 2008
Hoping to straighten herself out in time for next month's World Figure Skating Championships in Sweden, former champion Kimmie Meissner dumped longtime coach Pam Gregory and signed on with Richard Callaghan, who coached Tara Lipinski to Olympic gold and Todd Eldredge to a world title. Meissner, who's had a rough season, was shaken by her shocking seventh-place finish at nationals and said she had to make changes to regain her focus and confidence. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Struggling skater Meissner changes coaches Feb 5, 2008
Longtime protege Todd Eldredge was a six-time U.S. champion and the 1996 world champ. "I know I'm capable of making the podium at worlds," Meissner said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Win Tickets To Stars On Ice Feb 5, 2008
Cast:SASHA COHEN Olympic Silver Medalist ILIA KULIK Olympic Gold Medalist TODD ELDREDGE World Champion XUE SHEN & HONGBO ZHAO Two-time Olympic Bronze Medalists YUKA SATO World Champion MARIE-FRANCE DUBREUIL & PATRICE LAUZON Two-time World Silver Medalists MICHAEL WEISS Two-time World Bronze Medalist KYOKO INA & JOHN ZIMMERMAN World Bronze Medalists JENNIFER ROBINSON Six-time Canadian Champion *Cast subject to change. Tickets:$110, $70, $45 & $25 Kids & Senior discounts... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Stars will tour, with an assist from Champions Jan 26, 2008
The Stars tour will feature older, fan favorites as it always has Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and former world champion Todd Eldredge headline this year's tour but will add more of the eligible and up-and-coming skaters who were a staple of Champions on Ice. The 40-city U.S. tour begins Jan. 31, and runs through April. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Eldredge, Wylie in Hall of Fame Jan 26, 2008
Todd Eldredge and Paul Wylie belonged to the last Golden Era of American men's figure skating, which encompassed the '80s (starting with Scott Hamilton) and most of the '90s. It was an era that began with school figures and ended with quadruple jumps, an era of invention and flair and daring and charisma. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
US figure skating championships old hat to Meissner Jan 24, 2008
And even though it will be a marquee matchup between Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir, both are downplaying what has become the biggest domestic rivalry since Todd Eldredge and Michael Weiss. "The most important thing, as my coach tells me, is mind your own business," said Lysacek, who ended Weir's three-year reign last time. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Wakefield's Stephen Carriere tries to make mark on figure skating Jan 23, 2008
"I don't think it's out of the ballpark," reckons Carriere, who's the best Massachusetts-born male skater since South Chatham's Todd Eldredge, the three-time Olympian who won six US titles and one world title. "I think it's realistic.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Bentley remains atop national rankings Jan 9, 2008
Olympic silver medalist Paul Wylie and six-time US champion Todd Eldredge were elected to the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Janet Gerhauser Carpenter and Charles A. DeMore will join the two Olympians when they are inducted in a ceremony for the classes of 2007 and 2008 Jan. 25. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Golf Digest's athlete-golfer rankings May 4, 2007
" T-21 John Elway 0.2 Broncos QB has played Tahoe celeb event 17 times. T-21 Pete Sampras 0.2 Won 14 Grand Slam tennis titles; plays golf at Bel-Air. 24 Clark Gillies 0.3 Hall of Famer part of Stanley Cup run by Islanders. T-25 0.7 Coyotes center, in 18th year, nearing 500 goals. T-25 0.7 star tried Canadian Tour Q school. 27 Joe Theismann 0.9 Ex-Redskins QB is TV commentator. 28 Dick Anderson 1 Defensive player of year in '73 with Dolphins. 29 1.1 NFL great had 7 handicap in '02 (see ). T-30... (ESPN -- Golf)
Cohen still skating, just not competing Feb 28, 2007
Stars on Ice features ensemble numbers performed by such top skaters as Olympic champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, Ekaterina Gordeeva, and six-time U.S. champion Todd Eldredge. While Cohen sticks to solo programs, she envisions someday being a regular performer in such a troupe. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Late show a great show Jan 30, 2007
Not since Brian Boitano has a champion dominated the field as forcefully as Lysacek did here and he put himself in terrific position to become the first Yank male to win a world title since Todd Eldredge in 1996. "Bring it on," declared Lysacek, who has earned bronze the last two years. (Boston Globe)
U.S. men turn eyes to skating worlds Jan 29, 2007
Which is part of the reason no American man has won a world title since Todd Eldredge way back in 1996 without the quad. Kurt Browning was the first to land a quad in competition in 1988, and its become a common sight in the last decade. (MSNBC -- Sports)
World stage next for Lysacek, Weir Jan 29, 2007
That's part of the reason no American man has won a world title since Todd Eldredge in 1996 - without the quad. The only American who has been able to land the quad with consistency is Tim Goebel. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Skating: Lysacek, others have quads in hand for worlds Jan 29, 2007
Which is part of the reason no American man has won a world title since Todd Eldredge in 1996 -- without the quad. Kurt Browning was the first to land a quad in competition in 1988, and it has become a common sight in the past decade. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
