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   Tyjuan Kirby

Event: Junior World Class Men's Figures
2004 US Nationals: 1st place
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 130lbs
DOB: 2/3/86
Hometown: Warren, Michigan, USA
Current Club: Rolladium Skating Club
Coaches: Bud Patton
Began Skating: 1993/94, 7 years old
Awards & Honors: 9-time national medallist--2003 Junior World Team USA; 2004 Junior World Team USA; 1998 Michigan Figure Skater of the Year; 1995 National Championship Gold in Figures; 1996 National Championship Silver in Figures; 1997 National Championship Gold in Figures; 1998 National Championship Bronze in Figures; 2003 National Championship Gold in Junior Men Figures, Silver in Junior World Class Figures; 2004 Gold in Junior World Class Figures; Many bowling awards and scholarships; 1998 & 2003 Michigan Figure Skater of the Year, 2003 Lasallian award recipient (community service award); Bowling Varsity Captain at De La Salle Collegiate School.
Future Goals: To place at the World Championships
What do you do in your spare time: I’m living on campus at SVSU. I’m a member of the Living Leadership Program. I help organize college sponsored social activities. Last night I was the Blackjack dealer at the Texas Hold Em extravaganza on campus.
I study a lot.
I’m the captain of the SVSU bowling squad, team F.
Who is your favorite sports figure: Professional bowler, Pete Webber
What sets you apart from others: I am headstrong with my ideas and love creating new ideas. I like to help people who care about a situation and enjoy what they are doing.
Pick one word to describe yourself: outgoing