Did You Know?
Timothy Goebel (USA) became the first man to land a ratified quadruple Salchow (1998 Junior Grand Prix Final). He was also the first skater to land three quadruple jumps (a quad Salchow in combination, a quad toe loop, and a quad Salchow) in a program (long program) at 1999 Skate America. Goebel is also credited as being the first American to land a quadruple jump (a quad Salchow in combination with a double toe loop) in competition (1998 Junior Grand Prix Final), and in doing so, became the first skater to land a quad Salchow in combination in competition. Who does your favorite quad? Discuss here!