History of Andrew Torgashev in Timeline

Andrew Torgashev is an American figure skater notable for his achievements in the sport. He earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Grand Prix de France and secured silver medals at the U.S. National Championships in both 2025 and 2026. Earlier in his career, Torgashev won a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Open Trophy and a bronze at the 2016 Tallinn Trophy. He also distinguished himself as the 2015 U.S. National Junior Champion, marking him as a promising talent in American figure skating.

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May 29, 2001: Andrew Torgashev's Birth

On May 29, 2001, Andrew Torgashev was born. He is an American figure skater.

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2006: Began Skating

In 2006, Andrew Torgashev began learning to skate.

December 2010: Awarded Juvenile Bronze Medal

In December 2010, Andrew Torgashev was awarded the juvenile bronze medal at the U.S. Junior Championships.

2011: Won U.S. National Juvenile Title

In the 2011 season, Andrew Torgashev won the U.S. national juvenile title.

2012: Won U.S. National Juvenile Title

In the 2012 season, Andrew Torgashev won the U.S. national juvenile title.

2014: Age-eligible for international junior events

In 2014, Andrew Torgashev became age-eligible for international junior events in the 2014–2015 season.

2014: Fourth Place at U.S. Championships

In 2014, Andrew Torgashev placed fourth in the novice men's category at the U.S. Championships.

June 2015: Fractured Right Ankle

In June 2015, Andrew Torgashev fractured his right ankle while practicing a quadruple toe loop and underwent surgery. Screws were inserted and later removed in January 2016, causing him to miss the entire skating season.

2015: 2015 U.S. National Junior Champion

In 2015, Andrew Torgashev became the U.S. National Junior Champion.

2015: Competed in ISU Junior Grand Prix series

In 2015, Andrew Torgashev competed in the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, placing fourth in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and fifth in Tallinn, Estonia.

2015: Won junior title at U.S. Championships

In 2015, after winning junior gold at the Eastern Sectionals, Andrew Torgashev won the junior title at the U.S. Championships, setting U.S. junior men's records in the free skate and total score. He finished tenth at the 2015 World Junior Championships in Tallinn.

January 2016: Screws Removed From Ankle

In January 2016, the three screws inserted during June 2015 surgery for a fractured right ankle were removed from Andrew Torgashev's ankle.

July 2016: Returned to competition

In July 2016, Andrew Torgashev returned to competition. Competing in the 2016 Junior Grand Prix series, he won silver in Russia and placed fourth in Germany.

2016: Senior International Debut and Bronze Medal at Tallinn Trophy

In 2016, Andrew Torgashev made his senior international debut and won the bronze medal at the 2016 CS Tallinn Trophy in November.

2016: 2016 Tallinn Trophy Bronze Medalist

In 2016, Andrew Torgashev secured the bronze medal at the Tallinn Trophy.

August 2017: Sixth at Philadelphia Summer International

In early August 2017, Andrew Torgashev placed sixth at the Philadelphia Summer International.

2017: Did not qualify for free skate at World Junior Championships

In 2017, at the World Junior Championships, Andrew Torgashev placed twenty-fifth in the short program and did not qualify for the free skate.

2017: Finished Eleventh at U.S. Championships

In January 2017, Andrew Torgashev finished eleventh in the senior ranks at the U.S. Championships.

August 2018: Won Senior Men's Title at Philadelphia Summer International

In August 2018, Andrew Torgashev won the senior men's title at the Philadelphia Summer International.

2018: Finished Thirteenth Overall at U.S. Championships

In January 2018, at the U.S. Championships, Andrew Torgashev finished thirteenth overall.

March 2019: Won Silver at Egna Spring Trophy

In March 2019, Andrew Torgashev won silver at the Egna Spring Trophy.

November 2019: Coaching Change

In November 2019, Andrew Torgashev announced a coaching change, moving from Colorado to California to train with Rafael Arutyunyan at Great Park Ice in Irvine.

2019: Won Silver Medal at 2019 CS Asian Open Trophy

In 2019, Andrew Torgashev won the silver medal at the 2019 CS Asian Open Trophy.

2019: 2019 Asian Open Trophy Silver Medalist

In 2019, Andrew Torgashev won the silver medal at the Asian Open Trophy.

2019: Finished Seventh at U.S. Championships

In January 2019, Andrew Torgashev finished seventh in the senior ranks at the U.S. Championships.

2020: Eighth place overall at the 2020 World Junior Championships

Andrew Torgashev placed third in the short program, winning a small bronze medal, at the 2020 World Junior Championships. After multiple falls in the long program, he finished eleventh in that segment and eighth overall.

2020: Fifth place overall at the 2020 U.S. Championships

At the 2020 U.S. Championships, Andrew Torgashev initially placed third in the short program, but after struggling in the free skate, he dropped to fifth place overall.

2020: Lack of international competition

Because Andrew Torgashev had not competed internationally since 2020, he lacked the technical minimum scores required to attend ISU championships and could not obtain them in time to be assigned to the 2023 Four Continents Championships.

2020: Injury and Rehabilitation

In 2020, Andrew Torgashev was unable to compete during the 2020–21 figure skating season due to an injury in his right foot that ultimately required ankle surgery as well as a long rehabilitation.

2021: Injury and Rehabilitation

In 2021, Andrew Torgashev was unable to compete during the 2021-22 figure skating season due to an injury in his right foot that ultimately required ankle surgery as well as a long rehabilitation.

2023: Provisional selection for the 2023 World Championships

Because Torgashev had not competed internationally since 2020, in 2023 he lacked the technical minimum scores required to attend ISU championships and could not obtain them in time to be assigned to the 2023 Four Continents Championships. He was provisionally selected for the 2023 World Championships, pending his acquisition of the requisite scores at the International Challenge Cup.

2023: Bronze Medal at the US Championships

In 2023, Andrew Torgashev qualified for the 2023 US Championships, where, with his father as his coach, he won the free skate and the overall bronze medal, marking a "surreal" return to competition after injury.

2023: Competed at Lombardia Trophy and Skate America

In 2023, Andrew Torgashev won the bronze medal at the CS Lombardia Trophy and placed seventh at Skate America after rising from eleventh in the short program.

2024: Competed on ISU Challenger Series and Grand Prix circuit

In 2024, Andrew Torgashev finished fifth at the CS Cranberry Cup International and ninth at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy. He won the bronze medal at the Grand Prix de France and finished fourth overall at the NHK Trophy with new personal best scores.

2024: Competed at U.S. Championships and Four Continents Championships

In 2024, Andrew Torgashev was named to the American team for the Four Continents Championships, finished fifth at the national championships, and came eighth at the Four Continents Championships.

2024: 2024 Grand Prix de France Bronze Medalist

In 2024, Andrew Torgashev won the bronze medal at the Grand Prix de France.

2025: Figure Skating Season

Andrew Torgashev opened the 2025 season by winning the silver medal at the 2025 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. During the 2025-26 Grand Prix season, he placed sixth at 2025 Grand Prix de France and ninth at 2025 NHK Trophy.

2025: Won Silver Medal at U.S. Championships

At the 2025 U.S. Championships, Andrew Torgashev won the silver medal behind Ilia Malinin after placing second in both the short program and free skate segments.

2025: World Championships Performance

At the 2025 World Championships, Andrew Torgashev had a personal best in the short program, but an error-riddled free skate caused him to drop to twenty-second overall.

2025: 2025 U.S. National Silver Medalist

In 2025, Andrew Torgashev became the U.S. National Silver Medalist.

2026: 2026 U.S. National Silver Medalist

In 2026, Andrew Torgashev achieved the title of U.S. National Silver Medalist.

2026: Won Silver Medal and Named to Olympic Team

In January 2026, Andrew Torgashev won the silver medal at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and was subsequently named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.