Tobias Eisenbauer
An Austrian ice dancer who, with partner Kira Geil, captured a national title and competed on the demanding international figure skating circuit.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Austrian ice dancer·Birthday: February 6·Millennials
Biography
Tobias Eisenbauer's career unfolded on the precise and graceful stage of ice dance. Teaming up with Kira Geil, the pair forged a partnership that would define Austrian ice dancing for a period. Their hard work culminated in 2011 when they claimed the Austrian national championship, earning the right to represent their country on the world stage. They tested their routines against the world's best at events like the European Championships, where the complexity and athleticism of the sport are immense. While the podium at major internationals remained elusive, their consistency and dedication kept Austria in the conversation in a discipline often dominated by a handful of countries. Eisenbauer's story is that of a skilled athlete who reached the peak of his national field and carried its colors with commitment.
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.
Tobias was born in 1991, 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 Tobias Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Tobias's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
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
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
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
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the Austrian national ice dance champion in 2011 with partner Kira Geil.
- Competed at the European Figure Skating Championships representing Austria.
- Participated in multiple ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships early in his career.
Did You Know?
He and his partner Kira Geil were coached at times by former Canadian ice dancer Megan Wing.
Their competitive programs included music from the soundtrack of "The Last of the Mohicans."
The pair competed together internationally for several seasons before their partnership ended.
“Every movement on the ice is a conversation between two partners.”
