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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 4, 2009 9:59:29 GMT -8
This thread is totally devoted to Michael Burdekin, 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.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Michael (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 7, 2009 10:16:45 GMT -8
Michael (in red) at the 2009 National Age Class Championships - Midland, MI Photo Credit: Jerry Search
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Dec 31, 2010 12:54:14 GMT -8
Here are Michael’s results from US Championships, Dec 16-19, 2010 – Salt Lake City: 16th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial – 14th 4-Lap Time Trial – 14th 1500M – 2nd (C Final) 500M – 4th (C Final) 1000M – Penalty (Quarterfinals) 3000M – 5th (B Final) Michael (#233) leads Cole Krueger at US Championships, 2010. Photo Credit - Jerry SearchSee more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Michael Burdekin / Cole Krueger / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 18, 2011 22:56:24 GMT -8
Michael competed at American Cup 3 in Midland, MI (February 12-13, 2011). Here are his results:
9th Overall 1500M – 6th (A Final) 500M – 2nd (C Final) 1000M – 3rd (B Final) 1500M Superfinal – 4th (B Final)
Tags: Michael Burdekin / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 30, 2011 22:25:01 GMT -8
Here are Michael’s results from the American Cup Final - Wausau, WI (March 11-13, 2011): 13th Overall 1500M – DNF (B Final)(broken blade) 500M – 2nd (C Final) 1000M – 1st (D Final) 1500M Super – 2nd (C Final) Mikey in the lead at American Cup Final, March 2011. Photo Credit - Jerry SearchSee more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Michael Burdekin / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2011 15:03:29 GMT -8
Michael competed at American Cup 1 in St. Louis, MO (Oct 1-2, 2011). Here are his results:
15th Overall 1500M - 17th (5th/C Final) 500M - 10th (2nd/C Final) 1000M - 26th (2nd/G Final) 1500M Super Final - 17th (5th/C Final)
Tags: Michael Burdekin / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 18, 2011 20:31:06 GMT -8
Michael skated at American Cup 2 in Cleveland, Ohio (Oct 29-30, 2011). Here are his results:
10th Overall 1500M - 3rd (E Final) 500M - PEN (B Final) 1000M - 4th (A Final) 1500M Superfinal - 5th (B Final)
Milestones - I think that the 4th place in the 1000M is Michael’s highest finish in an individual race in a senior-level competition.
I couldn’t find a photo from this competition that featured Michael.
Tags: Michael Burdekin / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 22, 2012 14:32:41 GMT -8
Michael competed at US Championships in SLC (Jan 6-8, 2012) - he finished 19th in the 9-Lap Time Trial and did not make it into the Top 16. He competed in Group 2 for the remainder of the weekend, finishing 4th in that Group - including a WIN in the Group 2 500M! Michael (left) battles it out with Casey Mullarkey at US Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmTags: Michael Burdekin / Casey Mullarkey / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 29, 2012 16:35:46 GMT -8
Photo of Michael (center, in navy) from the Desert Classic in SLC - August 17-18. This is a season-opening tune-up event that draws skaters from all over the world. Good luck in the upcoming season! Well, he thought he had it - but it looks like he was second at the line... Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: www.facebook.com/#!/jerry.search/photos www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2012 14:53:40 GMT -8
Michael skated in the US Single-Distance Championships in Salt Lake City (Sept 27-30, 2012). Here are his results: 15th Overall 9-Lap Time Trial - 20th 4-Lap Time Trial - 19th 1500M(1) – 4th (Repechage Semifinal) 500M(1) - 2nd (Repechage Semifinal) 1000M(1) – 2nd (Repechage Semifinal) 1500M(2) - 6th (A Final) 500M(2) – 3rd (C Final) 1000M(2) – 3rd (Repechage Semifinal) Milestones: First appearance in an A Final in a National Team Selection Competition. Michael (#414) leads the pack in the 1500M(2) A Final. Also pictured: Adam Callister; Landon Hatfield; Kyle Carr; Eddy Alvarez; J.R. Celski. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: www.facebook.com/#!/jerry.search/photos www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 16, 2013 16:49:02 GMT -8
Mikey skated in the US Championships in Salt Lake City (Dec 20-22, 2012). He was not in the Top 16 after the 9-Lap Time Trial, so he skated in Group 2 for the remainder of the weekend. USS final results ranked him 6th in Group 2, but he appeared to have finished 5th in points. *confused* Mikey in the lead at US Championships. Also pictured: Brett Perry. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry's photos at: Jerry Search FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 19, 2013 13:37:02 GMT -8
Mikey skated at US Single-Distance Championships in Salt Lake City, UT. He was 20th in the 9LTT and did not qualify to continue in the competition. He moved to the Desert Classic event, where he finished 4th overall. Mikey skates in the 9-Lap Time Trial at US Single Distance Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search See More of Jerry’s photos: National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htmFacebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480 Tags: Michael Burdekin / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 4, 2014 20:31:06 GMT -8
Mikey skated in the Olympic Trials (Jan 2-5, 2014 in Salt Lake City). He was 20th in the 9-Lap Time Trial and did not advance further in the competition, but here are his results from American Cup 1 (November 2-3, 2013) in Saratoga Springs, NY:
9th Overall 1500M - 3rd (C Final) 500M - 3rd (B Final) 1000M - 2nd (B Final) 1500M Superfinal - 4th (B Final)
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 24, 2014 17:11:55 GMT -8
I've seen some great pictures of the 'J.R. Celski' zamboni at Olympic Trials (and I took a few shots of it myself), but THIS is my hands-down favorite - Michael Burdekin DRIVING the zamboni (Photo by Jerry Search)!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jul 16, 2014 13:10:44 GMT -8
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