Jane Ruan

Jane Ruan (born June 2, 1992) is an American figure skater. She began competing internationally for China in 2008 using her Chinese name, Zhenni. She placed 7th at the 2009 Chinese Figure Skating Championships.

Biography

Ruan was born in Wisconsin. Her parents are from Ginan, China. Ruan's Chinese name is "Zhenni" and that is the name by which she competes for China. Ruan trained during her early career with Nanoha Sato in Milwaukee. They were coached by Sue Ervin.

In the 2004-2005 season, Ruan qualified for the U.S. Junior Championships on the Intermediate level after placing second at her regional championship. At the Junior Nationals, Ruan placed 6th.. She was coached by Robin Wagner and Silvia Fontana.

She did not qualify for the National Championships on the Novice level in 2006. In the 2006-2007 season, skating on the Junior level, Ruan placed 5th at the Eastern Sectional Championships and missed qualifying for the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships by one placement..

In the 2007-2008 season, Ruan won the silver medal at her Regional championship and won her sectional championship to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Figure Skating Championships on the junior level. She placed 10th overall.

She switched to competing for China following that season. She made her international debut for China at the 2008-2009 ISU Junior Grand Prix event in Gomel, Belarus. She placed 6th overall. She placed 7th at the 2009 Chinese Figure Skating Championships on the senior level.

Programs

Season

Short Program

Free Skating

Exhibition

2007-2008

Rondo Capriccioso
by Camille Saint Saens

Concierto de Aranjuez
by Joaquin Rodrigo

Competitive highlights

(for China)

Event

2008-2009

Chinese Championships

7th

Junior Grand Prix, Belarus

6th

(for the United States)

Event

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

U.S. Championships

10th J.

Eastern Sectional Championships

7th N.

5th J.

1st J.

North Atlantic Regional Championships

1st N.

1st J.

2nd J.
  • N = Novice level; J = Junior level