Clemens Jonas (born 12 November 1980) is an Austrian former competitive

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. A four-time national champion (1999, 2001–02, 2004), he represented Austria at five European and four World Championships.

Career

In November 1998, Jonas qualified for the short program at the World Junior Championships in

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, Croatia but did not advance further. After winning his first national title, he was sent to the

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, held in

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, Czech Republic in January 1999, but was eliminated in the qualifying round. Jonas sustained a serious injury in a car accident in August 2002 and resumed training in mid-October. In January 2003, he qualified for the free skate at the

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, Sweden, and finished 22nd overall, his highest ISU Championship placement. Jonas had knee surgery in April 2003, keeping him off the ice for four months. In the 2003–04 season, Jonas won his fourth national title. He retired from competition following the 2004 World Championships in

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, Germany.

Programs

Competitive highlights

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jonas, Clemens 1980 births Austrian male single skaters Living people Figure skaters from Vienna