A Skater With Olympic Dreams:
Katy Taylor almost qualified for the 2006 Winter Olympics by placing fourth in the United States National Figure Skating Championships. She is known for her beautiful smile on the ice.
Date and Place of Birth:
Katy Taylor was born on October 22, 1989 in Houston, Texas.
Family:
Katy's parents are Keith and Tammy Taylor. She has a brother named Brennan.
How Katy Began Skating:
Katy Taylor began skating just before she turned six. She told her parents she wanted to skate when she was only four.
Competition Highlights:
Katy Taylor has won many events. A few of the highlights of her competitive career include:
- 2006 Four Continents Championships 1st
- 2006 US National Championships 4th
- 2006 Midwestern Sectionals 1st
- 2004 World Junior Championships 3rd
Hobbies and Interests:
Katy Taylor's hobbies include tennis, swimming, and bike riding. She also loves her dogs.
Career Goals:
After Katy retires from competitive skating, she is interested in perhaps becoming a lawyer or a veternarian.
Figure Skating Goals:
Katy would like to qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Katy Taylor's Coaches:
Jana Conter is Katy's main coach. Jana does some of Katy's choreography. She also works with Mark Poole. Lea Ann Miller does much the choreography for Katy's programs. Others work with her off the ice on ballet and conditioning.
Hometown:
Katy Taylor lives and trains in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.
