Danielle Montalbano

Danielle Montalbano (Hebrew: דניאל מונטלבאנו‎; born January 23, 1989) is an American-born former figure skater who competed for Israel. As a single skater, she is the 2014 Israeli national champion and 2014 Toruń Cup silver medalist. From 2009 to 2012, Montalbano competed in pair skating with partner Evgeni Krasnopolski. They medaled at four international events, including at the Golden Spin of Zagreb and Ice Challenge.

Danielle Montalbano-Brezina
Montalbano at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Personal information
Full nameDanielle Leah (Montalbano) Brezina
Country representedIsrael
Born (1989-01-23) January 23, 1989
North Hempstead, New York
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Former partnerKonrad Hocker-Scholler, Evgeni Krasnopolski
Former coachCraig Maurizi, Kyoko Ina, Oleg Makarov, Larisa Selezneva
Former choreographerGalit Chait
Skating clubKiryat Shmona
Training locationsHackensack, New Jersey
Began skating1993
RetiredSeptember 10, 2015
ISU personal best scores
Combined total106.69
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Short program34.32
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy
Free skate72.37
2013 Nebelhorn Trophy

Personal life

Danielle Montalbano was born on January 23, 1989 in Manhasset, New York.[1] On May 19, 2015, it was announced that she was engaged to boyfriend and figure skater, Michal Brezina.[2] Danielle and Michal tied the knot on June 10, 2017 at The Royalton with family and friends .

Career

In 2009, Montalbano teamed up with Evgeni Krasnopolski to compete in pairs. She dislocated her shoulder in practice at the 2011 European Championships, resulting in the pair withdrawing from the event.[3] She broke her ankle in November 2012 while practicing a twist lift – leading to two surgeries, seven screws and a plate – and began rehab after six months.[4] Montalbano and Krasnopolski were coached by Kyoko Ina.[5] Their partnership ended in 2013.

In 2013, Montalbano began competing in ladies' singles.[4] The screws and plate were removed from her ankle following the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy.[6] She won the 2014 Israeli national title and silver at the Toruń Cup. Montalbano was assigned to the 2014 European Championships, where she placed 35th. She then went to Ellenton, Florida to train with a partner but broke her patella, putting her in a cast for a month.[6] She teamed up with German pair skater Konrad Hocker-Scholler after a tryout in Oberstdorf.[6]

Montalbano announced her retirement from competitive figure skating on September 10, 2015.[7]

Programs

Single skating
Season Short program Free skating
2013–2014
[1]

Pair skating
Season Short program Free skating
2012–2013
[3]
2011–2012
[8]
2010–2011
[9]
  • James Bond theme
2009–2010
[10]
  • Nyah
    (from Mission: Impossible)
    by Hans Zimmer

Competitive highlights
Montalbano with Krasnapolski in 2012

Single skating
International[11]
Event 2013–14
European Championships35th
Nebelhorn Trophy27th
Dragon Trophy14th
Golden Spin of Zagreb19th
Hellmut Seibt Memorial13th
New Year's Cup4th
Toruń Cup2nd
National
Israeli Championships1st

Pair skating with Krasnopolski

GP: Grand Prix

International[12]
Event 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13
World Champ.25th20th17th
European Champ.18thWD11th
GP Skate America7th
Cup of Nice11th
Golden Spin4th6th3rd
Ice Challenge7th3rd3rd
Nebelhorn Trophy9th6th
Toruń Cup2nd
U.S. Classic6th
WD = Withdrew

References
  1. "Danielle MONTALBANO: 2013/2014". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on June 22, 2014.
  2. Brezina, Michal. "Brezina announces engagement". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  3. "Danielle MONTALBANO / Evgeni KRASNOPOLSKI: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013.
  4. Jangbro, Maria; Halonen, Lena (October 30, 2013). "Danielle Montalbano: "I would have been here either way, if it were pairs or singles"". Absolute Skating.
  5. Halonen, Lena; Jangbro, Eva Maria (December 5, 2011). "Kyoko Ina: "I don't think anyone ever really commits to coaching, it just sort of happens."". Absolute Skating. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  6. Jangbro, Eva Maria (October 22, 2014). "The timing is right for Danielle Montalbano and Konrad Hocker-Scholler". Absolute Skating.
  7. Danielle Montalbano (September 10, 2015). "Every great story must come to an end" (Facebook).
  8. "Danielle MONTALBANO / Evgeni KRASNOPOLSKI: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012.
  9. "Danielle MONTALBANO / Evgeni KRASNOPOLSKI: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011.
  10. "Danielle MONTALBANO / Evgeni KRASNOPOLSKI: 2009/2010". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on July 27, 2010.
  11. "Competition Results: Danielle MONTALBANO". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014.
  12. "Competition Results: Danielle MONTALBANO / Evgeni KRASNOPOLSKI". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013.

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