David Szurman (born 24 March 1981) is a Czech former ice dancer. With his skating partner, Kateřina Kovalová, he is the 1999 Ondrej Nepela Memorial silver medalist, the 1999 Karl Schäfer Memorial bronze medalist, the 2000 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, and a two-time national champion (2000, 2001). They competed in the final segment at three ISU Championships – the 2000 European Championships in Vienna, Austria; 2001 European Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia; and 2001 World Championships in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In February 2002, they represented the Czech Republic at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, placing 20th.
Kovalová/Szurman were coached by František Blaťák in Ostrava. Before his partnership with Kovalová, Szurman competed with Monika Kramná.
Programs (with Kovalová)
Season Original dance Free dance 2001–2002 The Soul of Spain Capriccio Espagnol The Fifth Element Xotica 2000–2001 Stepping Out Danse macabre Night on Bald Mountain
Results GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Series (Junior Grand Prix)
(with Kovalová) International Event Winter Olympics 20th World Championships 26th 23rd European Championships 17th 19th Skate Canada 8th Cup of Russia 10th 11th 8th Finlandia Trophy 5th 6th Golden Spin of Zagreb 9th 3rd 4th Karl Schäfer Memorial 3rd Nebelhorn Trophy 7th Ondrej Nepela Memorial 2nd PFSA Trophy 5th International: Junior Ukraine 10th Autumn Trophy 6th J National Czech Championships 3rd J 2nd 1st 1st 2nd
References
External links
IceDance.com profile