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Mitchell Islam 
Paul and Islam at 2010 Junior WorldsPersonal information Full name Mitchell Islam Country represented 
CanadaBorn January 24, 1990
Barrie, OntarioHeight 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Partner Alexandra Paul Former partner Joanna Lenko Coach David Islam
Kelly Johnson
Pavol Porac
Tyler MylesChoreographer Kelly Johnson
Pavol PoracSkating club Barrie SC Began skating 1993 World standing 26 (As of 17 June 2011[update])[1] Season's bests 18 (2010–2011)[2]
18 (2009–2010)[3]ISU personal best scores Combined total 138.16
2010 Skate CanadaShort dance: 50.55
2010 Skate CanadaFree dance 87.61
2010 Skate CanadaMitchell Islam (born January 24, 1990 in Barrie, Ontario) is a Canadian ice dancer. He teamed up with partner Alexandra Paul in 2009. They are the 2010 World Junior silver medalists, 2011 Canadian senior national bronze medalists, and 2010 Canadian junior national champions.
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Career
Early career
From 2000 through 2008, Islam competed with Joanna Lenko.[4] They were the 2007 Canadian junior national silver medalists. They withdrew from the 2007 Junior Worlds after the original dance due to illness (Lenko's).[5] They won the silver medal at the Junior Grand Prix event in Budapest earlier than season. Lenko and Islam are the 2007 JGP USA silver medallists. They also won the bronze medal at the 2007 JGP Estonia. These results allowed the team to qualify for the 2007 JGP Final, but health issues forced them to withdraw prior to the event.
Partnership with Alexandra Paul
Paul and Islam at the 2011 Canadian Championships
In February 2009, Mitchell Islam had a successful tryout with Alexandra Paul, a fellow skater at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, Ontario.[6] His father is on his coaching team.
Paul and Islam began competing together during the 2009–2010 season. In July 2009, they beat the Canadian junior champions at the Minto Summer Skate and were given a Junior Grand Prix assignment. They competed at two 2009–2010 JGP events, finishing fourth in Poland and fifth in Turkey. They won gold at the Canadian Junior Championships and were assigned to Junior Worlds where they captured the silver medal.
Paul and Islam moved up to the senior ranks for the 2010–2011 season. They finished fourth in their senior Grand Prix debut at 2010 Skate Canada International. Their next event was 2010 Cup of Russia. They had a fall in the short dance and decided to withdraw due to a back problem. Paul and Islam made their senior national debut at the 2011 Canadian Championships, finishing in third. They were first alternates for the 2011 World Championships.[7]
Paul and Islam finished 8th at the 2011 Skate America. They withdrew before the free dance at 2011 NHK Trophy after placing 7th in the short. Paul suffered a cut to the back of the thigh in a collision with Lorenza Alessandrini and Simone Vaturi of Italy during the morning practice on November 12.[8]
Personal life
Mitchell Islam's mother, Debbie, is a former ladies' singles skater who won the Canadian junior title and senior national bronze medal. She is also a figure skating judge; she was on the judging panel for the men's event at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.[6] His father, David, is Director of (Ice) Dance at the Mariposa School of Skating and is on his son's coaching team. His sister, Rachel, competes in track and field. Mitchell Islam has played AAA hockey, rep level lacrosse, and soccer. He is a student at Laurentian University.[6]
Programs
(with Alexandra Paul)
Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition 2011–2012[9] - Main theme from 2046 (film)
- Havana Slide
by Jon Cohen
choreo. by Romain Haguenauer
Tonight
by Elton John
choreo. by Kelly Johnson, David Wilson2010–2011 - La Cumparsita - Amor por el Tango
by G. M. Rodriguez - A los Amigos
by A. Ponder
choreographed by Pavol Porac
As Time Goes By
by Herman Hupfeld
choreographed by
Marie-France Dubreuil, Patrice LauzonOh! Darling
by The Beatles
cover by Dana FuchsOriginal dance 2009–2010 - Nocturno
by Guido Luciani - Farruca Y Rumba
by Pepe Romero
- Sheherazade
by Cyril Martin - Sometimes I Dream
by Mario Frangoulis
Over the Rainbow
by Eva CassidyCompetitive highlights
With Paul
Event 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 World Junior Championships 2nd Canadian Championships 1st J. 3rd Skate America 8th NHK Trophy WD Skate Canada International 4th Cup of Russia WD Junior Grand Prix, Turkey 5th Junior Grand Prix, Poland 4th - J = Junior level
With Lenko
Event 2004–2005 2005–2006 2006–2007 2007–2008 World Junior Championships WD Canadian Championships 2nd N. 4th J. 2nd J. WD Junior Grand Prix, Estonia 9th 3rd Junior Grand Prix, USA 2nd Junior Grand Prix, Netherlands 5th Junior Grand Prix, Hungary 2nd - N = Novice level; J = Junior level; WD = Withdrew
References
- ^ "ISU World Standings for Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance : Ice Dance". International Skating Union. June 17, 2011. http://www.isuresults.com/ws/ws/wsdance.htm. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2010/2011 : Ice Dance". International Skating Union. April 30, 2011. http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/sb2010-11/sbtsdto.htm. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ "ISU Judging System - Season Bests Total Scores 2009/2010 : Ice Dance". International Skating Union. March 26, 2010. http://www.isuresults.com/isujsstat/sb2009-10/sbtsdto.htm. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ Mittan, Barry (February 5, 2006). "Skating’s a Family Affair for Lenko and Islam". SkateToday. http://www.skatetoday.com/2006/02/05/skatings-a-family-affair-for-lenko-and-islam/. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
- ^ Kaye, Rosaleen (March 2, 2007). "Bobrova and Soloviev maintain lead at Junior Worlds". GoldenSkate. http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/03/bobrova-and-soloviev-maintain-lead-at-junior-worlds/. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ a b c Walker, Elvin (September 12, 2010). "Paul and Islam hope to continue to rise". GoldenSkate.com. http://www.goldenskate.com/articles/2010/091210.shtml. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
- ^ Kwong, PJ (April 13, 2011). "Focus main priority for Canadian alternates". CBC News. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/pjkwong/2011/04/focus-main-priority-for-canadian-alternates.html. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ "Ice dancing duo pull out of free skate in Japan". Agence France-Presse (Google News). November 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/638JEl9iR.
- ^ Kwong, PJ (August 18, 2011). "Catching up with....Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam". http://apps.pjkwong.com/blog/?e=69755&d=08/18/2011&s=Catching%20up%20with....Alexandra%20Paul%20and%20Mitchell%20Islam. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
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