Skaters
SD Music: Music from Zorba the Greek by Mikis Theodorakis
FD Music: "Time to Say Goodbye" by Francesco Sartori
Costumes designed by Elena Pollack
SKATING NOTES
Teamed up in September 2009 ... Coached by Oltmanns' mom, Trudy.
Oltmanns started skating when she was 2 because her mother was a coach, and her older sister, Emily, skated ... Previously skated with Tyler Broderick, with whom she won the 2008 U.S. juvenile and the 2009 U.S. intermediate titles.
Santillan began skating at age 4 after watching Scott Hamilton on TV.
PERSONAL NOTES
Oltmanns' father, Christopher, was a professional football player and is now a pharmaceutical rep ... Has a dog named Louis V and two cats named Dandy and Lilly ... Is an honor roll student ... Volunteers at local athletic competitions, including triathlons and skating events, and with various learn-to-skate programs... Skates in charity shows ... Supports children's cancer research, P.R.O.P food shelter and the American Cancer Society.
Santillan has an older brother, Evan (22) ... Mother, Ann, is a travel agent and father, Arnold, is a graphic designer ... Has three cats, Cocoa, Murphy and Tabby ... Works part time as a learn-to-skate instructor ... Is a freshman at Normandale Community College
CONNECT WITH US
Twitter: @oliviaoltmanns and @joshloveshugs
Facebook fan page
Official site
IN OUR WORDS
If I wasn't a figure skater ... (Santillan) I'd definitely be a professional underwater basket weaver.
I look up to ... (Oltmanns) my mom and her dedication to the sport we both love. If it weren't for her I wouldn't be where I am today.
... (Santillan) the skaters who do more than bring home hardware. Skating and athletics in general go beyond the normal parameters of life. Those who help causes for unselfish reasons and reach out into the community, those who are focused on a greater good, my utmost respect goes out to them.
My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... (Oltmanns) That great feeling of accomplishment when achieving something you have worked so hard for. (And the tricks of course!)
... (Santillan) how impressed my friends are after actually watching me. Upon first telling them I skate, they seem skeptical and tend to think it's just a hobby. After showing them a video however, their opinion changes pretty quickly.
My favorite thing about performing is ... (Santillan) being on stage. There's nothing better than putting on a show for the audience. When the crowd gets really into it, it feels like such an accomplishment. That's when you can say to yourself, 'Hey, these people came to see me, and I made it worth their while.'
After I'm done skating, I want to ... (Oltmanns) go to college, travel the world and stay very involved with the skating community.
OUR FAVORITES
Oltmanns
Off-ice conditioning: If I could replace all my off-ice conditioning with Zumba I would be happy!
Jump: It's a toss up between a triple Salchow and a bunny hop
Olympic sport: Ski Jumping
Beverage: Mango smoothies
Snack: Frozen blueberries or lime popsicles
Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Santillan
Off-ice conditioning: Basketball
Warm up music: Techno music with a strong bass gets my body going
Jump: Axel
Thing to do on a day off: Chill out and play some Call of Duty Zombies
Olympic sport: Basketball
Beverage: Strawberry lemonade
Team: L.A. Lakers
Program of my career: So far my "Superman" performance as an intermediate at the U.S. Junior Championships was the best of my career. It took a heroic effort and some true grit, but it put me on the podium.
WE PREFER
Oltmanns
Gloves or No Gloves
E-Reader or Book
Footwork or Lift
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: Yes
Santillan
Gloves or No Gloves
E-Reader or Book
Spin or Jump
Theater or Rental
Homecooking or Restaurant
Treadmill or Trail
Short Program or Free Skate
Pre-competition nap: No
PAST SEASON NOTES
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2012 Season NotesSP Music: Theme from The Pink Panther by Bobby McFerrin
FS Music: "Assassin's Tango" by John Powell
Costumes designed by Elena Pollack -
2011 Season NotesSP Music: "My Heart Will Go On" by James Horner from the Titanic soundtrack
FS Music: "Capone" by Ronan Hardiman from Michael Flatley's "Celtic Tiger"
Costume designed by Elena Polack and Shelley Dornbush ... Goals are to compete well enough at their first Junior Grand Prix event to earn a second assignment, make the JGP Final and qualify for the U.S. Championships -
2010 Season NotesSP Music: "(I) Can, Can (You)?" by Vanessa-Mae
FS Music: "Arabia" from the Don Juan DeMarco soundtrack by Michael Kamen
- 2013 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 11th
2013 - Eastern Sectional, Junior - 1st
2012 - Junior Grand Prix (United States) - 12th
2012 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 9th
2012 - Midwestern Sectional, Junior - 2nd
2011 - Junior Grand Prix (Austria) - 11th
2011 - Junior Grand Prix (Latvia) - 7th
2011 - U.S. Championships, Junior - 11th
2011 - Midwestern Sectional, Junior - 3rd
2010 - Junior Grand Prix (Austria) - 11th
2010 - U.S. Championships, Novice - 6th
2010 - Midwestern Sectional, Novice - 2nd
ISJ Personal Bests
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SP - 39.32 (2011 Junior Grand Prix, Latvia)
FS - 79.13 (2011 Junior Grand Prix, Latvia)
Final Score - 118.45 (2011 Junior Grand Prix, Latvia)
U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION
SP - 42.01 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
FS - 78.41 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
Final Score - 120.42 (2013 Eastern Sectional, Junior)
