An Geon-hyeong

An Geon-hyeong (Hangul:안건형) (born Nov 15, 2000) is a South Korean figure skater. He is the 2017 Asian Trophy bronze medalist. He competed in the free skating at the 2018 Four Continents Championships.

In this Korean name, the family name is An.
An Geon-hyeong
An in 2017
Personal information
Native name안건형
Country represented South Korea
Born (2000-11-15) November 15, 2000
Daegu, South Korea
Home townGyeonggi-do, South Korea
ResidenceSeoul, South Korea
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
CoachChi Hyun-jung
Former coachLee Eun-hee
ChoreographerAlex Chang
Training locationsTaeneung, South Korea
Former training locationsDaegu
Began skating2009
ISU personal best scores
Combined total180.26
2018 Four Continents
Short program61.61
2018 JGP Lithuania
Free skate123.59
2018 Four Continents
An Geon-hyeong
Hangul
안건형
Revised RomanizationAn Geonhyeong
McCune–ReischauerAn Gŏnhyŏng

Career

Early career

An started skating in 2008 at his hometown, Daegu.[1]

Career

In August 2015, An placed 3rd at the Korean selection competition with a score 157.15, which guaranteed two Junior Grand Prix events for him.[2][3][4] He debuted at the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit in Slovakia, where he placed 11th, and in Austria, where he placed 12th.

In the 2016/17 season, An finished 6th at the 2017 South Korean Figure Skating Championships.

In September 2017, An placed 3rd at the Asian Figure Skating Trophy,[5] and went on to place 17th and 10th at his Junior Grand Prix assignments in Austria and Croatia for the 2017/18 season.[6] He placed 7th at the 2018 South Korean Figure Skating Championships and was named an alternate to, and was eventually called up to compete at the 2018 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, where he finished 20th.[7]

Programs
Season Short program Free skating
2017–2018
[8]
2016–2017
2015–2016
2014–2015
2013–2014
2012–2013
  • Praeludium und Allegro
    by Tasmin Little
2011–2012
  • Up
    by Michael Giacchino
  • Praeludium und Allegro
    by Tasmin Little
2010–2011
    • Up
      by Michael Giacchino

    Competitive highlights

    JGP = Junior Grand Prix

    International[9][10]
    Event 11–12 12–13 13–14 14–15 15–16 16–17 17–18 18–19
    Four Continents20th
    Asian Trophy3rd
    NRW Trophy13th
    [11]
    International: Junior, novice [9]
    JGP Lithuania5th
    JGP Croatia10th
    JGP Slovakia11th
    JGP Austria12th17th
    Asian Trophy3rd N
    National
    South Korean1st N1st N3rd J7th6th6th7th
    Levels: N = Novice; J = Junior

    Detailed results

    Junior level
    2018–2019 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    September 5–8, 2018 2018 JGP Lithuania Junior 6
    61.61    		 5
    116.95    		 5
    178.56
    2017–2018 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 22–28, 2018 2018 Four Continents Championships Senior 23
    56.67    		 18
    123.59    		 20
    180.26
    January 5–7, 2018 2018 South Korean Championships Senior 9
    58.04    		 5
    128.96    		 7
    184.00
    September 27–30, 2017 2017 JGP Croatia Junior 9
    58.36    		 11
    105.97    		 10
    164.33
    August 30 – September 2, 2017 2017 JGP Austria Junior 17
    44.30    		 14
    102.56    		 17
    146.86
    August 2–5, 2017 2017 Asian Open Trophy Senior 4
    57.72    		 3
    125.84    		 3
    183.56
    2016–2017 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 7–9, 2017 2017 South Korean Championships Senior 7
    50.30    		 5
    116.91    		 6
    167.21
    November 30 – December 4, 2016 2016 NRW Trophy Senior 14
    45.47    		 13
    94.27    		 13
    139.74
    2015–2016 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 8–10, 2016 2016 South Korean Championships Senior 8
    43.41    		 6
    111.09    		 6
    154.50
    September 9–13, 2015 2015 JGP Austria Junior 12
    49.89    		 12
    100.15    		 12
    150.04
    August 19–23, 2015 2015 JGP Slovakia Junior 14
    45.96    		 10
    96.96    		 11
    142.92
    2014–2015 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 7–9, 2015 2015 South Korean Championships Senior 7
    42.55    		 7
    98.93    		 7
    141.48
    2013–2014 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 3–5, 2014 2014 South Korean Championships Junior 1
    43.25    		 3
    82.99    		 3
    126.24
    2012–2013 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 2–6, 2013 2013 South Korean Championships Novice 3
    26.03    		 1
    51.89    		 1
    77.92
    August 7–12, 2012 2012 Asian Open Trophy Novice - 3
    28.38    		 3
    28.38
    2011–2012 season
    Date Event Level SP FS Total
    January 4–8, 2012 2012 South Korean Championships Novice 3
    27.55    		 1
    47.00    		 1
    74.55
    • Personal best highlighted in bold.

    References
    1. 최, 두성 (8 February 2013). "샛별과 멘토 세대공감 남자 피겨 꿈나무 안건형 군과 코치 전수진 씨". 매일신문 (in Korean).
    2. 이, 영호 (2 August 2015). "최다빈, 피겨 주니어그랑프리 파견 선발전 우승" (in Korean). Yonhap.
    3. "2015-2016 ISU JGP Slovakia Men Results". International Skating Union.
    4. "2015-2016 ISU JGP Austria Men Results". International Skating Union.
    5. http://www.hksu.org/event/aofst2017/CAT001RS.HTM
    6. http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_cr_00035077.htm
    7. http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1718/fc2018/CAT001RS.HTM
    8. "Geon Hyeong AN: 2017/2018". International Skating Union.
    9. "Competition Results: Geon Hyeong AN". International Skating Union.
    10. "2012 Asian Figure Skating Trophy Protocol". International Skating Union. 12 August 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
    11. "2016 NRW Trophy Senior Men Results". Deutsche Eislauf-Union.
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