Kevin Reynolds (figure skater)
A Canadian skater who defied convention with his quads, landing the first five-quad program and pushing the sport's technical boundaries.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Canadian figure skater·Birthday: July 23·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Reynolds was the quiet revolutionary of figure skating. Hailing from Vancouver, he possessed an unassuming demeanor that belied a fierce technical ambition. While others mastered one or two quadruple jumps, Reynolds built an arsenal of them, becoming known for his risky, high-content programs. His crowning technical achievement came at the 2013 Four Continents Championships, where he not only won the gold but executed the first free skate to include five clean quads. This performance cemented his reputation as a pioneer of the sport's quad revolution. Though consistency on the biggest stages sometimes eluded him, his technical bravery earned him an Olympic team silver in Sochi and made him a crucial figure in the era that redefined what was possible in men's skating.
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.
Kevin was born in 1990, 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 Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Executed the first free skate in history to land five quadruple jumps, winning the 2013 Four Continents Championships.
- Won a silver medal as part of the Canadian team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
- Captured the bronze medal at the 2010 Four Continents Championships.
- Is a six-time medalist at the Canadian National Championships.
- Finished fifth at the 2013 World Championships, his highest placement at the event.
Did You Know?
He is known for being a huge fan of video games, particularly the 'Final Fantasy' series.
Reynolds attended the University of British Columbia while competing at an elite level.
He was nicknamed 'Mr. Quad' for his jumping prowess.
Reynolds has Japanese heritage through his mother and spent time training in Japan.
“I built my programs around the jumps others called impossible.”
