Career

Browning was both Canadian figure skating champion and World Champion four times. He represented Canada in three Winter Olympics, 1988 (finishing 8th overall), 1992 (6th) and 1994 (5th), and earned the privilege of carrying the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 1994 games in Lillehammer, Norway. Browning's other achievements include three Canadian Professional Championships, three World Professional Championships, a Lou Marsh Trophy for top Canadian Athlete (in 1990), Lionel Conacher Award winner (1990 and 1991), Order of Canada recipient (in 1990), an American Skating World Professional Skater of the Year Award (in 1998), and a Gustav Lussi Award from the Professional Skaters' Association (in 2001).

On March 25, 1988, at the 1988 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Browning landed the first ratified quadruple jump (a toe loop) in competition. This accomplishment is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Josef Sabovcik had previously landed a quad toe loop at the 1986 European Championships which was recognized at the event but then ruled invalid three weeks later. Browning later said, "I remember that there were a few people landing the jump (in practice) long before I did, and by watching them I was inspired to try it myself. After landing it, I certainly expected more skaters to start doing it in competition. I was surprised in the next few years when that really did not happen." Browning is also known for his footwork.

Browning was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and Canada's Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2000. He was honoured with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2001. He also appeared in the 2006 Fox television program Skating with Celebrities. Starting in 2009, he was the co-host of Battle of the Blades.

As a professional skater, Browning has had a long rivalry with Brian Boitano. At the 2006 Ice Wars competition, Browning narrowly defeated Boitano. As a commentator, Browning has made frequent appearances since turning professional in 1994. He has been a regular colour commentator for the CBC at major skating events since 2006.

As a choreographer, he has choreographed programs for many figure skaters including:

• Jeremy Abbott
• Kevin Alves
• Patrick Chan
• Vaughn Chipeur
• Marc-Andre Craig
• Alissa Czisny
• Javier Fernández
• Yuzuru Hanyu
• Takeshi Honda
• Brian Joubert
• Tugba Karademir
• Carolina Kostner
• Takahiko Kozuka
• Tara Lipinski
• Evan Lysacek
• Brandon Mroz
• Lucinda Ruh
• Jamie Sale / David Pelletier
• Yuka Sato
• Tomas Verner
• Yan Han

He also co-directed and choreographed the 2011-12 Stars on Ice tour.

Personal life

Browning was born on June 18, 1966 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He was raised in Caroline, Alberta. He married Sonia Rodriguez, a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, on June 30, 1996. Their first son, Gabriel, was born on July 12, 2003 and their second son, Dillon, was born on August 14, 2007.

Browning's home in the Forest Hill area of Toronto suffered a fire on August 18, 2010.

Competitive highlights

International
Event	85-86	86-87	87-88	88-89	89-90	90-91	91-92	92-93	93-94
Olympics			8th				6th		5th
Worlds		15th	6th	1st	1st	1st	2nd	1st
Goodwill Games						1st
Int. de Paris							1st
Nations Cup						1st
NHK Trophy		7th		3rd	3rd
Skate America	8th				3rd
Skate Canada			4th	1st		1st			1st
Nebelhorn Trophy	3rd
St. Gervais	2nd	2nd
St. Ivel			2nd	1st
National
Canadian Champ.		2nd	2nd	1st	1st	1st		1st	2nd

[ Source: Wikipedia ]