Personal life
Hannah Miller was born in Chicago, Illinois.[2] She is the daughter of Cheryl Hudgens Miller and Kevin Miller, a former ice hockey player who was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic team and played in the NHL.[3][4] She has three younger sisters, Neysa and twins Braedyn and Giselle.[4] In June 2015, Miller graduated from Williamston High School, having earned a GPA of 4.0 and served as valedictorian at her graduation.[6][4][8] She decided to study kinesiology at Michigan State University.[2]
Career
Miller began learning to skate as a four-year-old.[10] She also trained in gymnastics before deciding to focus on skating.[11] She was coached mainly by her paternal aunt, Kirsten Miller-Zisholz,[4] in Lansing, Michigan until June 2015.[13]
Miller won the 2011 U.S. novice title.[14] The next season, she won a bronze medal in her Junior Grand Prix debut and the U.S. junior national bronze medal.
In 2012–13, Miller won a pair of silver medals at JGP events in Austria and Croatia and qualified for the 2012–13 Junior Grand Prix Final in Sochi, Russia. She won the silver medal after placing second in the short program and fourth in the long. She made her senior national debut at the 2013 U.S. Championships, finishing 10th.[15]
In September 2014, making her senior international debut, Miller took the silver medal at the Lombardia Trophy, an ISU Challenger Series (CS) event in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy. In November, she won gold at the CS Ice Challenge in Graz, Austria.
In June 2015, Miller relocated to Artesia, California to train under Rafael Arutyunyan.[6][13] Miller-Zisholz, who encouraged her to move to a more competitive training environment, continues to work with Miller as an adviser and technical consultant.[6] In August 2016, Miller announced a coaching change to Tammy Gambill.[19]
Programs
| Season | Short program | Free skating | 2018–2019
[20]- La Rosa
{{small| by Vale Tango
choreo. Hannah Miller, Massimo Scali }}
- Rain, In Your Black Eyes
{{small| by Ezio Bosso
choreo. by Daniil Barantsev }}
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2017–2018
[21][2]- Torn
{{small| by Nathan Lanier
choreo. by Daniil Barantsev }}
- The Hanging Tree
{{small| (from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1)
by James Newton Howard }} - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
{{small| performed by Lorde }} - There are Worse Games to Play
{{small| (from Mockingjay – Part 2)
by James Newton Howard
choreo. by Tom Dickson }}
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2016–2017
[20]- Arabesque
{{small| by Roni Benise
choreo. by Tom Dickson }}
- Spring Wind
- The Unbending Chinese Tree
- Ad Martem
{{small| by Balázs Havasi
choreo. by Nadia Kanaeva }}
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2015–2016
[24][25]- Arabesque
{{small| by Roni Benise
choreo. by Tom Dickson }}
- Big Spender
{{small| (from Sweet Charity)
performed by Gwen Verdon
choreo. by Rohene Ward }}
| Puccini's opera arias:- Prelude
{{small| by John Bayless }} - Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi
{{small| (from La Bohème)
performed by Mirella Freni }} - Non piangere, Liù
{{small| (from Turandot)
by John Bayless }} - Visi D'arte
{{small| (from The Postman)
by John Bayless
choreo. by Tom Dickson }}
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2014–2015
[26]- The Firebird
{{small| by Igor Stravinsky }}
- Perseverance
{{small| by Michele McLaughlin }} - Illumination
{{small| by Jennifer Thomas }}
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2013–2014
[2]- The Firebird
{{small| by Igor Stravinsky }}
- Primavera
{{small| by Ludovico Einaudi }}
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2012–2013
[28]- Tanguera
{{small| by Sexteto Mayor }}
- The Storm
{{small| by Balázs Havasi }}
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2011–2012
[29]- Danse macabre
{{small| by Camille Saint-Saëns }}
- Masquerade Waltz
{{small| by Aram Khachaturian }}
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2010–2011
[2]- Singin' in the Rain
{{small| by Mark Hale }}
- Piano Fantasy
{{small| by William Joseph }}
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Competitive highlights
GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand PrixInternational |
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| Event | 10–11 | 11–12 | 12–13 | 13–14 | 14–15 | 15–16 | 16–17 | 17–18 | 18–19 |
|---|
| {{small|GP}} Cup of China | 10th |
| {{small|GP}} Rostelecom | 11th |
| {{small|CS}} Finlandia | 6th |
| {{small|CS}} Golden Spin | 8th |
| {{small|CS}} Ice Challenge | 1st |
| {{small|CS}} Lombardia | 2nd |
International: Junior |
|---|
| {{small|JGP}} Final | 2nd |
| {{small|JGP}} Austria | 2nd |
| {{small|JGP}} Croatia | 2nd |
| {{small|JGP}} Estonia | 12th |
| {{small|JGP}} Italy | 3rd |
| National[2] |
|---|
| U.S. Champ. | 1st N | 3rd J | 10th | 9th | 9th | 7th | 18th | 13th | 15th |
| Midwestern | 1st N | 4th J | 1st |
| East. Great Lakes | 1st N |
| Levels: N = Novice; J = Junior |
References
1. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |title= Hannah MILLER: 2011/2012 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120121201424/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |archivedate= January 21, 2012 |deadurl= yes }}
2. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |title= Hannah MILLER: 2012/2013 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130226013005/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |archivedate= February 26, 2013 |deadurl= yes }}
3. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |title= Hannah MILLER: 2014/2015 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150522040622/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |archivedate=May 22, 2015 |deadurl= yes }}
4. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |title= Hannah MILLER: 2015/2016 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160528122109/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013673.htm |archivedate= May 28, 2016 |deadurl= yes }}
5. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite web |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/hannah_miller |title= Hannah Miller |publisher= IceNetwork.com |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180701180459/http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/profile/hannah_miller |archivedate= July 1, 2018 |deadurl= yes }}* {{cite web |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=101334&mode=I |title= Earlier versions: 2012 to 2013 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120201131328/http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=101334&mode=I |archivedate=February 1, 2012 |deadurl= yes }}
6. ^1 2 {{cite web |url= http://figureskatersonline.com/hannahmiller/main/on-the-ice/ |title= On the ice |publisher= Official website of Hannah Miller |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160720224143/http://figureskatersonline.com/hannahmiller/main/on-the-ice/ |archivedate= July 20, 2016 |deadurl= no }}
7. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/84756557.html |title= Local Skater Has Olympic Dreams, Family Roots |first= Jamie |last= Edmonds |work= WILX |date= February 19, 2010 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20121126004016/http://www.wilx.com/home/headlines/84756557.html |archivedate= November 26, 2012 |deadurl= no }}
8. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://www.freep.com/article/20110124/SPORTS17/110124049/Lansing-s-Hannah-Miller-wins-novice-title-U-S-Figure-Skating-Championships |title= Lansing's Hannah Miller wins novice title at U.S. Figure Skating Championships |first= Jo-Ann |last= Barnas |work= Detroit Free Press |date= January 24, 2011 |archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/6CRznyLRy |archivedate= November 25, 2012 |deadurl= no }}
9. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20121204/NEWS01/312040014/ |title= On the edge of glory: Williamston's Hannah Miller pursuing world's attention |first= Kathleen |last= Lavey |work= Lansing State Journal |date= December 4, 2012 |archiveurl= http://webcitation.org/6Cjcb4omR |archivedate= December 7, 2012 |deadurl= yes }}
10. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news |url= http://www.goldenskate.com/2013/01/hannah-miller/ |title= Hannah Miller: A silver-lined season |first= Elvin |last= Walker |work= Golden Skate |date= January 9, 2013 }}
11. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS18/301280087/figure-skating-championships-hannah-miller |title= Hannah Miller comes from an icy MSU tradition |first= Jeff |last= Seidel |work= Detroit Free Press |date= January 28, 2013 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131025052041/http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS18/301280087/figure-skating-championships-hannah-miller |archivedate= October 25, 2013 |deadurl= no }}
12. ^1 {{cite news |url= https://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=49825&type=media |title= U.S. Figure Skating Honors 10 Scholar Athletes at 2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships |work= U.S. Figure Skating |date= January 10, 2014 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20140116215138/https://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=49825&type=media |archivedate= January 16, 2014 |deadurl= yes }}
13. ^1 2 {{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/07/27/139002180/skaters-gear-up-for-new-season-at-skate-detroit |title= Skaters gear up for new season at Skate Detroit |first= Lynn |last= Rutherford |work= IceNetwork.com |date= July 27, 2015 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180630002109/http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/07/27/139002180/skaters-gear-up-for-new-season-at-skate-detroit |archivedate= June 30, 2018 |deadurl= yes }}
14. ^1 2 3 {{cite news |url= http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2015/06/15/skater-hannah-miller-moving/71248046/ |title=Olympics on mind, ice skater Hannah Miller off to California |last1=Solari |first1=Chris |website=Lansing State Journal |publisher=Lansing State Journal |date= June 16, 2015 }}
15. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/08/25/145242544 |title=The Inside Edge: Move to Cali gets Miller motivated |first= Sarah S. |last=Brannen |work= IceNetwork.com |date= August 25, 2015 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161357/http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/08/25/145242544/ |archivedate= April 18, 2018 |deadurl= yes }}
16. ^1 {{cite news |url= http://figureskatersonline.com/hannahmiller/main/summer-changes/ |title= Summer changes |publisher= Official website of Hannah Miller |first= Hannah |last= Miller |date= August 23, 2016 }}
17. ^1 {{cite web |url= http://figureskatersonline.com/hannahmiller/main/surgery-new-programs-and-summer-plans/ |title= Surgery, new programs, and summer plans |first= Hannah |last= Miller |publisher= Official website of Hannah Miller |date= June 6, 2017 }}
18. ^1 {{cite news |url= https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2019/01/20/hannah-miller-us-figure-skating-championships/2594958002/ |title= Hannah Miller on figure skating and the struggle to be thin enough |first= Jeff |last= Seidel |work= Detroit Free Press |date= January 20, 2019 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20190120200924/https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2019/01/20/hannah-miller-us-figure-skating-championships/2594958002/ |archivedate= January 20, 2019 |deadurl= no }}