Canada's Patrick Chan performs during the 2007 Grand Prix circuit. Canada's Patrick Chan performs during the 2007 Grand Prix circuit. (PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)

Birthdate: Dec. 31, 1990

Residence: Toronto, Ont.

Height: 5'7''

Strength: It appears as if Patrick is one of those rare skaters who has the complete package.

Training Site: Granite Club (Toronto)

Coach: Donald Laws

Choreographer: Lori Nichol

2007-08 Season Results

  • 2008 Worlds (Sweden) – 9th
  • 2008 Nationals – Gold
  • 2007 Grand Prix Final (Italy) – 5th
  • 2007 Eric Bompard Championship (France) – Gold
  • 2007 Skate America – Bronze

Best Performance

  • Domestic: 2008 Nationals – Gold
  • International: 2007 Eric Bompard Championship (France) – Gold

Expectations: As one of Canada’s hopes for an Olympic medal, he could finish top five in the world this season.