Themistocles Leftheris
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| Personal Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country: |  United States |
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| Height: | 6' | |
| Partner: | Naomi Nari Nam | |
| Coach: | Peter Oppegard Karen Kwan-Oppegard |
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| Choreographer: | Peter Oppegard | |
| Skating Club: | Los Angeles FSC | |
| ISU Personal Best Scores | ||
| Short + Free Total: | 161.32 | 2006 Skate America |
| Short Program: | 57.32 | 2006 Skate America |
| Free Skate: | 104.00 | 2006 Skate America |
Themistocles Nicholas Leftheris (born December 20, 1982 in Tarpon Springs, Florida), is an American figure skater.
[edit] Career
Leftheris currently skates pairs with former U.S. National silver medalist, Naomi Nari Nam. The pair began their skating partnership in April, 2005 and quickly excelled as a team. The following season, Nam and Leftheris won both the Regional and Pacific Coast Sectional, earning a spot at the 2006 U.S. championships. The pair was third going into the free skate, earning a total of 56.63, 4.02 points behind the leaders, Orscher and Lucash. However, because one of their lifts was illegal and therefore not counted and an intended throw triple loop was reduced to a double loop during their free program, they fell to fifth place in the overall standings.
Nam and Leftheris competed at the 2006 Campbell's Cup and won the bronze in Skate America in October, 2006.
Leftheris is currently working on his communications degree at Long Beach Community College.
[edit] Competitive highlights
(with Nam)
| Event | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | 5th | 3rd |
| Four Continents Championships | 6th | |
| Skate America | 3rd |
(with Julian Burns)
2005:
- U.S. Championships: 13th
(with Jacqueline Jimenez)
2002:
- U.S. Championships (Junior Level): 6th
2001:
- U.S. Championships (Novice Level): 2nd
[edit] External links
- Naomi Nari Nam and Themi Leftheris Online - Official website
- Themistocles Leftheris at the International Skating Union biography page
