Michal Březina
A durable and powerful Czech skater whose consistent quadruple jumps and charismatic performances made him a staple at European and world championships for over a decade.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Czech figure skater·Birthday: March 30·Millennials
Biography
Michal Březina carried the hopes of Czech figure skating on his shoulders with a combination of formidable athletic power and theatrical flair. A product of the skating school in Olomouc, he announced himself by winning silver at the World Junior Championships in 2009. His career was defined by remarkable consistency at the highest level, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final multiple times and landing on the European podium in 2013. Březina possessed one of the most reliable quadruple salchows in the sport, a weapon he deployed across four Olympic appearances. While an elusive world or Olympic medal remained just out of reach, his longevity, sportsmanship, and crowd-pleasing programs, often set to rock or film scores, cemented his status as a respected pillar of the international skating community.
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.
Michal 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 Michal Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Michal'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
- Won the bronze medal at the 2013 European Championships in Zagreb.
- Is a four-time national champion of the Czech Republic.
- Competed in four consecutive Winter Olympics from 2010 in Vancouver to 2022 in Beijing.
- Won the gold medal at the 2011 Skate America Grand Prix event.
Did You Know?
He is known for performing to music from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film soundtrack.
His sister, Eliška Březinová, is also a competitive figure skater who represented the Czech Republic.
He was coached by his mother, Hana Březinová, for a significant part of his career.
“I skate for my country, to show our spirit on the ice.”
