Evgeni Krasnopolski
An Israeli pairs skating pioneer who qualified for three consecutive Winter Olympics with three different partners.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Israeli pair skater·Birthday: October 4·Millennials
Biography
Evgeni Krasnopolski's career is a study in resilience and partnership, defined by his role in putting Israeli pairs skating on the Olympic map. Born in Ukraine, he made aliyah and dedicated himself to a discipline where Israel had little history. His breakthrough came with Andrea Davidovich, as they became the first Israeli pair to qualify for the Winter Games in 2014. Rather than resting on that milestone, Krasnopolski embarked on a unique journey, forging new partnerships with Paige Conners for the 2018 Games and later with Hailey Kops for 2022. Each cycle required rebuilding trust, technique, and synchronicity from the ground up. His tenacity provided a consistent thread for Israeli figure skating, offering a platform for his partners and proving that with determination, new traditions can be built.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Evgeni was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Evgeni Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Evgeni's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Qualified for three consecutive Winter Olympics (2014, 2018, 2022) representing Israel in pairs skating.
- With Andrea Davidovich, became the first Israeli pair to qualify for and compete in the Winter Olympics.
- Competed in the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event at Pyeongchang 2018 with Paige Conners.
- Secured Israel's pairs spot for the 2022 Beijing Games with Hailey Kops at the Nebelhorn Trophy.
- Won multiple Israeli national championships across different partnerships.
Did You Know?
He is a trained pianist, bringing a musician's sense of rhythm and expression to his skating.
He served in the Israel Defense Forces while maintaining his elite training schedule.
His 2022 Olympic partner, Hailey Kops, is also a pairs skating pioneer as the first Orthodox Jewish woman to compete in the Winter Olympics.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from the College of Management Academic Studies in Rishon LeZion.
“Every lift is a pact of trust, and every fall is a lesson in gravity.”
