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2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver, CanadaFebruary 12-28
 
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Maxim Trankov

Maxim Trankov

  • Sport: Olympic Figure Skating
  • Nation: Russian Federation
  • DOB: December 12, 1982
  • Career Highlights: Trankov and Maria Mukhortova won the bronze medal in pairs at 2010 and '09 European championships. Were silver medalists in 2008. ... Fifth-place finish at 2009 world championships was their best result at worlds. ... Medaled at both Grand Prix events this season, and finished fourth at Grand Prix final. ... Switched coaches three times from end of 2005-06 season to December 2006 before settling in with 1984 Olympic champion Oleg Vasiliev, who also coached 2006 champions Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin. ... Second at Russian nationals in 2008 and 2009 after winning title in 2007. ... Missed the 2007 European championships after Mukhortova injured her foot with her own blade while landing a jump in practice. ... Has skated with Mukhortova since 2003.
  • Olympic History: None
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