History of Spencer Howe in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 15, 2026

Spencer Akira Howe is an American pair skater recognized for his accomplishments with partner Emily Chan. Together, they have achieved significant success, including two Four Continents silver medals, two Grand Prix silver medals, and four U.S. National medals. Howe's career highlights consistent performance and recognition in the world of pair skating.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 11, 1996: Spencer Akira Howe's Birth

On September 11, 1996, Spencer Akira Howe was born. He is an American pair skater.

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2006: Began Figure Skating

In 2006, Spencer Howe began figure skating at the age of nine, following his sister into the sport.

2016: Competed at ISU Junior Grand Prix events

In 2016, Spencer Howe competed with Ami Koga for Japan at two ISU Junior Grand Prix events.

2018: Finished Fourth at U.S. Championships

In 2018, competing with Nadine Wang, Spencer Howe finished fourth in junior pairs at the U.S. Championships. Their partnership dissolved shortly after.

2019: Teamed Up with Emily Chan

In 2019, Spencer Howe teamed up with Emily Chan, and they decided to train at the Skating Club of Boston.

2020: Seventh Place at Skate America

In 2020, Chan/Howe placed seventh at Skate America.

2021: Ninth at Warsaw Cup

In 2021, Chan/Howe finished ninth at the CS Warsaw Cup.

2021: Fifth Place at U.S. Championships

In 2021, Chan/Howe placed fifth at the U.S. Championships.

2022: Coaching Career at The Skating Club of Boston

As of 2022, Spencer Howe is coaching both figure skating and hockey at The Skating Club of Boston, where he also trains.

2022: Dealing with a Torn Labrum

For most of the 2022-23 season, Spencer Howe was dealing with a torn labrum.

2022: Silver Medal at CS U.S. Classic

In 2022, Chan/Howe won a silver medal at the CS U.S. Classic, which was influenced by the ban of Russian skaters from international competitions.

2022: Grand Prix Silver Medals and Final Appearance

In 2022, Chan/Howe won silver medals at the Skate Canada International and the NHK Trophy, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final, where they finished sixth.

2022: Two-Time Four Continents Silver Medalist

In 2022, Spencer Howe, with his partner Emily Chan, won the Four Continents silver medal. He also won a Grand Prix silver medal at the 2022 Skate America and another at the 2022 NHK Trophy. Additionally, they earned a pewter medal at the 2022 U.S. National Championships.

2022: Pewter at U.S. Championships and Silver at Four Continents

In January 2022, Chan/Howe won pewter for fourth place at the U.S. Championships and were sent to the 2022 Four Continents Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, where they won the silver medal.

May 2023: Labrum Surgery

In May 2023, Spencer Howe underwent surgery for a torn labrum.

2023: World Championship Debut

In 2023, Chan/Howe made their World Championship debut, finishing fifth in Saitama.

2023: Silver Medal at U.S. Championships and Four Continents

In 2023, Chan/Howe won the silver medal at the U.S. Championships and the silver medal at the Four Continents Championships after Knierim/Frazier declined to attend in favor of Art on Ice.

2023: Four Continents Silver Medalist

In 2023, Spencer Howe, along with his skating partner Emily Chan, won the Four Continents silver medal and also secured the silver medal at the U.S. National Championships.

October 2024: Enlistment in the United States Army

In October 2024, Spencer Howe enlisted in the United States Army and became a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program.

2024: Grand Prix Series and Golden Spin of Zagreb

In 2024, Chan/Howe competed on the Grand Prix series, finishing fifth at Skate Canada International and at the Finlandia Trophy, and later winning a silver medal at the CS Golden Spin of Zagreb.

2024: Return to Competition and Withdrawal

In 2024, Chan/Howe returned to competition at the U.S. Championships in Columbus, winning the short program but withdrawing before the free skate to continue focusing on health.

2024: Competition Withdrawals and Shanghai Trophy

In 2024, Chan/Howe withdrew from the CS John Nicks International Pairs Competition and the CS Lombardia Trophy, but finished fourth at the Shanghai Trophy.

2024: World Championships Appearance

In 2024, despite their withdrawal from the national championships, Chan/Howe were named to the American team for the World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where they finished twelfth overall.

2025: Challenger Series and Grand Prix Series Competitions

In 2025, Chan/Howe competed on the Challenger Series, finishing fourth at the CS John Nicks International Pairs Competition and winning bronze at the CS Trialeti Trophy. They also competed on the Grand Prix series, finishing sixth at the NHK Trophy and fourth at Skate America.

2025: Fourth Place at U.S. Championships

In 2025, Chan/Howe finished fourth at the U.S. Championships, expressing disappointment as they had hoped for a spot at the World Championships.

2025: U.S. National Medalist

In 2025, Spencer Howe and his partner Emily Chan won a pewter medal at the U.S. National Championships.

2026: U.S. Championships and Winter Olympics Qualification

In 2026, Chan/Howe competed at the U.S. Championships, initially placing eighth in the short program but moving up to fourth overall. Due to citizenship limitations of other medalists, they were awarded the second pair skating spot for the 2026 Winter Olympics.