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figure skater

Jason Dungjen is an American figure skating coach and a former pair skater.

Career

With Susan Dungjen, he is the 1983 Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Trophy silver medalist and 1984 World Junior silver medalist. Dungjen began competing with Kyoko Ina in the 1991-1992 season. They withdrew from the 1998 World Championships after an accident during a practice session — while practicing a triple twist, Ina"s arm hit Dungjen"s forehead, fracturing the browbone above his right eye.

Their partnership dissolved after the event and he retired from competition.

Dungjen later skated with Yuka Sato on the Stars on Ice tour. Dungjen is a coach at the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and an International Skating Union Technical Specialist for the United States.

Among others, he has coached Alissa Czisny, Jeremy Abbott, Valentina Marchei, and Adam Rippon. (with Ina).

Achievements

  • With Kyoko Ina, he is a two-time Skate America silver medalist, a three-time Nations Cup medalist, and a two-time United States. national champion. Together, they won silver medals at the 1983 Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Trophy, 1984 World Junior Championships, and 1984 Grand Prix International Saint Gervais. They won the 1997 and 1998 United States. Championships and placed fourth at the 1998 Winter Olympics.