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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2012-13 U.S. champion
*Two-time U.S. bronze medalist (2008, '10)
*2012 Four Continents champion
*Two-time World Junior bronze medalist (2007, '09)
*Has won five medals in the Grand Prix Series
*2007 U.S. junior bronze medalist

2013 SEASON NOTES

SP Music: Music from The Red Violin by John Corigliano and Joshua Bell
FS Music: "Samson and Delilah" by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

Costumes designed by Jan Longmire.

SKATING NOTES

Began skating at age 5 in Eagle River, Alaska ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program in 1996 ... Previously coached by Shirley Hughes, Dody Teachman and Priscilla Hill.

PERSONAL NOTES

Grew up in a military family ... Born in Germany and moved nine times while growing up ... Parents are Eric and Melissa ... Younger brother is Austin ... Supports Classroom Champions, Wounded Warriors Fund and Skate for Hope

CONNECT WITH ME

Twitter: @AshWagner2010
Facebook fan page
Official site

IN MY WORDS

I look up to ... Michelle Kwan. She is such an incredible ambassador for the sport, and athletes in general. For all that she has accomplished, she is extremely approachable and inspirational.

If I wasn't a figure skater ... I would be a professional ice cream taster, and then an elite track athlete to run off those calories!

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... staying loose and having fun with those around me. I'm very upbeat.

My favorite thing about performing is ... the feeling of the audience being drawn into your program. The idea that you can perform a story, and have everyone follow along with you is so enticing.

After I'm done skating, I want to ... venture into broadcast journalism. I am fascinated with the other side of skating!

My hobbies are ... running on the beach and reading. I am also a huge fan of Laser Tag and venturing out to little diners in search of the best pie!

Something most people don't know about me is ... I despise bananas.

MY FAVORITES

Off-ice conditioning: Cardio, running, hot yoga, swimming
Warm up music: Anything current with a great beat
Jump: Triple flip
Skating manuever: Death drops
Things to do on a day off: Sleep in and bake! Then read a book and drink a cup of coffee.
Olympic sport: Diving
Beverage: Lemonade
Snack: Chips
Food: Chicken curry
Team: Washington Capitals
Book: Atonement by Ian McEwan
Program of my career: My free skate at the 2012 World Championships was a huge accomplishment. The pressure I felt was intense, but I stayed calm and skated one of the best longs of my life.
Costume of my career: My "Black Swan" costume was my favorite and was very well received.

I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves
E-Reader or Book
Jump or Spin
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: Yes

PAST SEASON NOTES

• 2012 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from the Pollock soundtrack by Jeff Beal
  FS Music: Music from the Black Swan soundtrack by Clint Mansell
  
  Costumes designed by Jan Longmire
• 2011 Season Notes
  SP Music: Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" performed by the London Philharmonic
  FS Music: "Malaguena" by Ernesto Lecuona
  
  Costumes designed by Stephanie Handler
• 2010 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from the Once Upon a Time in America soundtrack by Ennio Morricone
  FS Music: Alexander Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor performed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
  
  Costumes designed by Stephanie Handler
• 2009 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from the Somewhere in Time soundtrack by John Barry performed by Maksim Mrvica
  FS Music: Aram Khachaturian's "Spartacus" performed by the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra
• 2008 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from King Henry VIII by Camille Saint-Saens
  FS Music: "Tango Jalousie" by J. Gade and "Mambo Jambo" by Perez Prado
• 2007 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from the soundtrack of The Cotton Club by Duke Ellington
  FS Music: "Summertime" by George Gershwin
• 2006 Season Notes
  SP Music: Music from the Henry V soundtrack by Patrick Doyle
  FS Music: Music from the Scent of a Woman soundtrack by Thomas Newman and Jose Padilla

2013 - World Team Trophy - 1st (team)
2013 - World Championships - 5th
2013 - U.S. Championships - 1st
2012 - Grand Prix Final - 2nd
2012 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 1st
2012 - Skate America - 1st
2012 - World Team Trophy - 2nd (team)
2012 - World Championships - 4th
2012 - Four Continents Championships - 1st
2012 - U.S. Championships - 1st
2011 - NHK Trophy - 4th
2011 - Skate Canada - 3rd
2011 - U.S. Championships - 6th
2010 - Rostelecom Cup - 3rd
2010 - NHK Trophy - 5th
2010 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
2009 - Grand Prix Final - 4th
2009 - NHK Trophy - 3rd
2009 - Rostelecom Cup - 2nd
2009 - World Junior Championships - 3rd
2009 - U.S. Championships - 4th
2008 - NHK Trophy - 4th
2008 - Cup of China - 4th
2008 - World Championships - 16th
2008 - Four Continents Championships - 8th
2008 - U.S. Championships - 3rd
2007 - Trophee Eric Bompard - 3rd
2007 - Skate Canada - 5th
2007 - World Junior Championships - 3rd
2007 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 3rd
2006 - Junior Grand Prix Final - 2nd
2006 - Junior Grand Prix (Netherlands) - 1st
2006 - Junior Grand Prix (France) - 1st
2006 - Triglav Trophy, Junior - 1st
2006 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 4th
2006 - Pacific Coast Sectional, Junior - 1st
2006 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Junior - 1st
2005 - North American Challenge Skate (Pierrefonds), Novice - 1st
2005 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 7th
2005 - Pacific Coast Sectional, Novice - 1st
2005 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Novice - 1st
2004 - Pacific Coast Sectional, Novice - 10th
2004 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Novice - 2nd
2003 - U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate - 17th
2003 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Intermediate - 2nd
2002 - Northwest Pacific Regional, Juvenile - 2nd

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 66.44 (2012 Grand Prix Final)
FS - 128.83 (2013 World Team Trophy)
Final Score - 192.41 (2012 Four Continents)

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 67.57 (2013 U.S. Championships)
FS - 123.96 (2012 U.S. Championships)
Final Score - 188.84 (2013 U.S. Championships)