A British figure skater who won the 1984 European Championships and 1985 World Championships in men's singles, known for his artistic expression and technical skill.
David King is a renowned English former competitive pair skater who has made a name for himself in the sporting world, representing Great Britain alongside his wife Stacey King (née Kemp). With an impressive eight British national championships under their belt, the couple has been a force to be reckoned with in the international figure skating scene.
Born on May 8, 1984, in Carlisle, Cumbria, King initially started out as a skier before taking up skating at the age of ten. He teamed up with Stacey Kemp in 2003, and the pair began competing internationally in the 2004-2005 season.
King and Kemp made their Grand Prix debut in 2006, placing ninth at the Cup of China and seventh at the NHK Trophy. They went on to represent the UK at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, finishing 16th overall.
King and Kemp were initially coached by Dawn Spendlove and Stephen Pickavance in Blackburn. They later joined Mariusz Siudek and Dorota Siudek in Toru, Poland, before moving to Florida to train under Jeremy Barrett and then Lyndon Johnston.
King became engaged to Stacey Kemp in 2010, and the couple tied the knot in April 2016.
David King's impressive career has left a lasting impact on the world of figure skating, inspiring a new generation of British skaters to take to the ice. As a multiple-time national champion, he has cemented his place in the history books as one of Britain's most successful pair skaters.
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