Javier Fernández nickname(s):
Javier Fernández López
Javier Fernández date of birth:
April 15, 1991
How old is Javier Fernández?
35
Where was Javier Fernández born?
Madrid
How tall is Javier Fernández?
5' 9" (175 cm)
What is Javier Fernández nationality?
Spanish
What is Javier Fernández's occupation?
Figure Skater
Who is Javier Fernández's father?
Antonio (Navy officer)
Who is Javier Fernández's mother?
Enriqueta (mail carrier)
Javier Fernández sister(s):
Laura (figure skater, ice dancer)
Short Biography
Javier Fernández López (born 15 April 1991 in Madrid) is a Spanish figure skater. He is the 2015 World champion, a two-time World bronze medalist (2013, 2014), a four-time European champion (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), a three-time Grand Prix Final medalist (2014–15, 2015–16, 2011–12), and a six-time Spanish national champion. He is one of the two men to have broken the 100-point barrier in the men's short program, the 200-point barrier in the men's long program, and the 300-point barrier in the total score. Fernández represented Spain at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. He is the first skater from Spain to medal at an ISU Championship or a Grand Prix event.