Ryan Pivirotto

[Laura (Lori)]

This thread is totally devoted to Ryan Pivirotto, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated at American Cup 2 in Midland, MI (February 2-3, 2013) - here are his results:

11th Overall
1500M - 2nd (C Final)
500M(1) - 2nd (C Final)
500M(2) - 1st (C Final)
1000M - 4th (B Final)

[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated in the Junior A Division (age 17+) at National Age Group Championships - Omaha, Nebraska (March 15-17, 2013). He WON the division, and finished 1st in the 1000M and 1500M Superfinal. As a result, Ryan is the new Men's Junior A National Champion! Here are his results:

1st Overall
1500M - 3rd
500M - 2nd
1000M - 1st
3000M Superfinal - 1st

[Laura (Lori)]

An updated version of the latest Category 1 list shows that Ryan made Cat 1 - congratulations, Ryan!

[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated in the US Single Distance Championships in Salt Lake City, UT (August 22-25, 2013). Here are his results:

MILESTONES: First time skating in a National Team selection competition

15th Overall
9-Lap Time Trial - 14th
4-Lap Time Trial - 16th
1500M(1) – 1st (C Final)
1500M(2) - Penalty (C Final)
1500M Overall - 16th
500M(1) - 3rd (C Final)
500M(2) - 2nd (D Final)
500M Overall - 14th
1000M(1) - 4th (C Final)
1000M(2) - 4th (B Final)
1000M Overall - 12th


Ryan skates in the 9-Lap Time Trial. Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See More of Jerry’s photos:
National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm
Facebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan is currently competing in Short Track Olympic Trials, but here are his results from American Cup 1 (November 2-3, 2013) in Saratoga Springs, NY:

Milestones: At the senior level, A) Highest Overall finish (6th); B) First A Final; C) Highest individual-distance finish (3rd, A Final); D) First podium appearance

6th Overall
1500M - 2nd (B Final)
500M - 1st (D Final)
1000M - 1st (B Final)
1500M Superfinal - 3rd (A Final)

[Laura (Lori)]

Here are Ryan’s results from Olympic Trials in Salt Lake City (January 2-5, 2014):

Milestones: In a National-Team-Selection competition, this is Ryan's a)highest overall finish (13th), and b)highest placement in an individual distance (11th in 500M)

13th Overall
9-Lap Time Trial - 10th
4-Lap Time Trial - 10th
1500M(1) – Penalty (B Final)
1500M(2) - 3rd (B Final)
1500M Overall - 12th
500M(1) - 1st (D Final)
500M(2) - 4th (B Final)
500M Overall - 11th
1000M(1) - Penalty (Quarterfinal)
1000M(2) - Penalty (C Final)
1000M Overall - 16th


Ryan (center, purple sleeves) at the start during Olympic Trials.  Also pictured: J.R. Celski (red helmet) and Kyle Uyehara (I think...). Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See More of Jerry's photos at:
Jerry Search Facebook
National Speedskating Museum

[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated at American Cup 2 in Blaine, MN (January 25-26, 2014) - here are his results:

5th Overall
1500M - 4th (A Final)
500M - 1st (B Final)
1000M - 1st (B Final)
3000M Superfinal - 8th (A Final)

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated at Junior US Championships in Milwaukee, WI (February 1-2, 2014). He made it into every A Final, finishing 4th Overall! His performance earned him a spot on the Men’s Relay team that represented USA at Junior World Championships in Erzurum Turkey. I’ll be posting his Jr. World results at another time, but here are his Jr. US Champ’s results:

4th Overall
9-Lap Time Trial - 4th
4-Lap Time Trial - 3rd
1500M - 4th (A Final)
500M - 3rd (A Final)
1000M - 4th (A Final)
1500M Superfinal - 6th (A Final)

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated in the Men’s Relay at Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey (March 7-9, 2014). The team finished 2nd in the Heats, and 2nd in the Quarterfinals, but incurred a Penalty in the Semifinals and did not advance further.

[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated at American Cup 1 in Milwaukee, WI (Oct 11-12). This also served as the Fall World Cup Qualifier. He finished 3rd Overall, and was named to represent the USA on the Fall World Cup team!

Milestones: In a Senior-level National Team Selection competition, this was Ryan's highest Overall finish (3rd). His 1st-place finish in the 500M is also his first-ever WIN in an individual distance at the Senior level - he would have earned a gold and a bronze medal if they had given awards at this competition. This is also Ryan's first time being placed on a Senior-level National Team!

I’ll be posting stuff about the World Cups later, but here are Ryan’s AmCup results:

3rd Overall
1500M – 3rd (A Final)
500M - 1st (A Final)
1000M - 4th (A Final)

I don’t have photos from this competition, so if you know of any family/friends who have pictures, we’d love to see them!

Here’s the announcement of the World Cup Team from USS - in the photo, Ryan is at center, in yellow.

www.teamusa.org/US-Speedskating/News/Featured-News/2014/October/14/USS-Announces-Fall-World-Cup-Team

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated in all 4 Fall World Cups - here are his results:

MILESTONES: Congratulations to Ryan for his first-ever World Cups, and also for his first World Cup medal (Bronze, 5000M Relay, World Cup 1 - Salt Lake City)!

WORLD CUP 1 - Salt Lake City, UT (November 7-9, 2014)
1000M(1) - Prelims (2nd); Heats (3rd); Rep Heats (2nd); Rep Quarterfinals (3rd)
1500M - Not Entered
500M - Not Entered
1000M(2) - Prelims (2nd); Heats (Advanced); Quarterfinals (3rd)
5000M Relay - BRONZE MEDAL Ryan skated in all 3 rounds, where the men finished 1st in the Heats, 2nd in the Semifinals, and 3rd in the A Final

WORLD CUP 2 - Montreal, Canada (November 14-16, 2014
500M(1) - Prelims (3rd); Repechage Heats (1st); Repechage Quarterfinals (4th-no time)
1500M - Not Entered
500M(2) - Not Entered
1000M - Prelims (3rd); Repechage Heats (1st); Repechage Quarterfinals (1st); Repechage Semis (2nd)
5000M Relay - Ryan skated in all 3 rounds, where the Men finished 2nd in the Heats, 3rd in the Semis, and 3rd in the B Final

WORLD CUP 3 - Shanghai, China (December 12-14, 2014)
500M(1) - Prelims (2nd); Heats (3rd-qualified); Quarterfinals (2nd); Semifinals (4th); Final B (1st)
1500M - Not Entered
500M(2) - Not Entered
1000M - Prelims (2nd); Heats (4th); Repechage Heats (1st); Repechage Quarterfinals (2nd); Repechage Semifinals (Penalty)
5000M Relay - Ryan skated in all 3 rounds, where the Men finished 2nd in the Heats, 2nd in the Semifinals and 4th in the A Final

WORLD CUP 4 - Seoul, South Korea (December 19-21 2014)
1000M - Prelims (2nd); Heats (5th); Repechage Heats (2nd); Repechage Quarterfinals (1st); Repechage Semis (1st); Quarterfinals (3rd)
1500M - Not Entered
500M - Prelims (2nd); Heats (4th); Repechage Heats (2nd); Repechage Quarterfinals (4th)
3000M - Not Entered
5000M Relay - Not Entered

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[Laura (Lori)]

Ryan skated at US Championships on January 16-18, 2015 (Salt Lake City) - he finished 4th Overall, and will be representing the USA as part of our National Team in all of our winter-season competitions!

I couldn't find a photo of Ryan in this competition, but here are his results:

4th Overall
1500M - 3rd (A Final)
500M - Penalty (Semifinal)
1000M - Penalty (B Final)
3000M Superfinal - 2nd (A Final)

Tags: Ryan Pivirotto / Short Track Speedskating