Career Timeline of Stephen Gogolev: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Stephen Gogolev, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Stephen Gogolev is a Canadian figure skater notable for his achievements in the sport. He is the 2026 Canadian national champion, demonstrating his prowess on a national level. Furthermore, Gogolev has secured international recognition, including a bronze medal at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy. His accomplishments also include a gold medal at the 2025 CS Nebelhorn Trophy and bronze medals at the 2025 CS Cranberry Cup International and the 2023 CS Autumn Classic. These wins highlight his skill and competitiveness in figure skating.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2015: Video of Triple Axel Landing Shared

In January 2015, a video of Stephen Gogolev landing a triple Axel at age ten was shared by his club.

May 2015: Video of Quad Salchow Landing Shared

In May 2015, a video of Stephen Gogolev landing a quad Salchow was shared by his club.

March 2016: Won advanced novice men title at Coupe du Printemps

In March 2016, Stephen Gogolev made his international debut and won the advanced novice men title at the 2016 Coupe du Printemps.

February 2017: Won advanced novice men title at Bavarian Open

In February 2017, Stephen Gogolev won the advanced novice men title at the 2017 Bavarian Open. At this event, he attempted a quad Salchow for the first time in international competition.

2017: 2017 Canadian Junior Championships

In 2017, Stephen Gogolev won the Canadian Junior Championships.

May 2018: Worked with choreographers on exhibition program

In May 2018, Stephen Gogolev worked with choreographers Marie-France Dubreuil and Samuel Chouinard on an exhibition program for the upcoming season.

November 4, 2018: Won Senior Provincial Title at Skate Ontario Sectional Championships

On November 4, 2018, Stephen Gogolev won another senior provincial title at the 2019 Skate Ontario Sectional Championships.

January 20, 2019: Selected to represent Canada at World Junior Championships

On January 20, 2019, Skate Canada announced that Stephen Gogolev was selected to represent Canada at the 2019 World Junior Championships.

July 2, 2019: Member of Skate Canada's National Team

On July 2, 2019, it was announced that Stephen Gogolev became a member of Skate Canada's 2019–20 National Team.

July 15, 2019: Included in Skate Canada's NextGen Team

On July 15, 2019, Stephen Gogolev was included in the list of skaters forming Skate Canada's 2019–20 NextGen Team.

October 2019: Withdrew from Volvo Open Cup

In October 2019, Stephen Gogolev withdrew from the 40th Volvo Open Cup.

January 19, 2020: Selected for the 2020 World Junior Championships

On January 19, 2020, Stephen Gogolev was selected to represent Canada at the 2020 World Junior Championships.

July 22, 2022: Assigned to Grand Prix events

On July 22, 2022, it was announced that Stephen Gogolev had been assigned to two Grand Prix events: 2022 Skate Canada International and 2022 NHK Trophy.

June 9, 2024: Grand Prix event assignments

On June 9, 2024, Stephen Gogolev was assigned to two Grand Prix events: the 2024 Skate Canada International and the 2024 NHK Trophy.

June 2024: Participated in Peak Ice Camp

In June 2024, Stephen Gogolev participated in Benoît Richaud's Peak Ice Camp in Courmayeur, Italy.

July 3, 2024: Named to Canadian National Team

On July 3, 2024, Stephen Gogolev was named to the Canadian national team for the 2024-25 season.

2024: Skate Ontario Sectional event and Grand Prix circuit

In 2024, Gogolev returned to competition at a Skate Ontario Sectional event in Waterloo, Ontario, where he debuted a new short program and attempted a quadruple loop for the first time, winning the gold medal. He placed fifth in the short program at the Skate Canada International but tenth in the free skate, ultimately dropping to ninth place overall. Gogolev also withdrew from the 2024 NHK Trophy due to a back injury.

2025: CS Cranberry Cup International and CS Nebelhorn Trophy

In 2025, Gogolev began the season at the 2025 CS Cranberry Cup International, winning the bronze medal and achieving a personal best in the free skate. He then won the 2025 CS Nebelhorn Trophy, securing his first senior international gold medal.

2025: Withdrawal from Canadian Championships

In 2025, Gogolev withdrew from the Canadian Championships.

2025: 2025 Skate Canada International and 2025 Finlandia Trophy

In November 2025, Gogolev placed eighth at the 2025 Skate Canada International. Three weeks later, he finished third at the 2025 Finlandia Trophy, winning his first Grand Prix medal.

2026: 2026 Canadian Championships

At the 2026 Canadian Championships, Gogolev won both the short and free program, winning the gold medal overall. He was subsequently named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.