Few Olympic athletes carry a name as memorable as Elvis Stojko — and fewer still have matched his blend of explosive jumps and competitive longevity. From the ice rinks of Ontario to a quiet life in British Columbia, Stojko’s story is one of reinvention — here’s what happened after the spotlights dimmed.

4 related posts

Olympic medals: 2 silver (1994, 1998) · World championships: 3 (1994, 1995, 1997) · Canadian national titles: 7 · Birth date: March 22, 1972 · Nationality: Canadian

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Eight career-defining facts, one pattern: Stojko’s competitive record places him among the most decorated male figure skaters Canada has produced.

Label Value
Full name Elvis Stojko
Birth date March 22, 1972
Birthplace Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Discipline Men’s singles figure skating
Coach Doug Leigh
Retired 2002

Who is Elvis Stojko?

Nationality and early life

Competitive achievements

  • Three-time World Champion (1994, 1995, 1997) (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference work)).
  • Seven-time Canadian national champion (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production)).
  • Known for executing the first quadruple-double combination in competition (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production)).
The upshot

Stojko’s career numbers — 3 world titles, 7 national titles, 2 Olympic silvers — place him in a tiny group of Canadian skaters who have dominated for a decade. The only thing missing from the résumé is Olympic gold, but his technical innovation changed what was possible in men’s skating.

The implication: Stojko’s place in figure skating history is secure even without a gold medal.

How many Olympic medals did Elvis Stojko win?

Olympic silver medals in 1994 and 1998

  • Silver at Lillehammer 1994, placed behind Alexei Urmanov (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site)).
  • Silver at Nagano 1998, edged by Ilia Kulik (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site)).
  • Also finished 7th in 1992 and 8th in 2002 (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site)).

The implication: two Olympic silvers may not be gold, but they represent the peak of Canadian men’s singles skating in the 1990s. Stojko remains the most recent Canadian man to win an Olympic medal in men’s singles figure skating.

Is Elvis Stojko still skating?

Post-competitive performances

  • Retired from amateur competition after the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site)).
  • Turned professional and toured with Stars on Ice for several seasons (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production)).
  • Reportedly still skates occasionally in exhibitions and community events (Discover South Cariboo (local tourism site)).
Bottom line: Stojko no longer competes at a high level, but he hasn’t left the ice entirely. For fans wanting a live glimpse, his appearances at small-town shows in British Columbia are the best bet. For spectators expecting Olympic-level programs, those days are past.

The catch: His post-retirement skating is more about community connection than competition.

Is Elvis Stojko an actor?

Film and television roles

  • Played a hockey player in the 2001 TV film Ice Angel (ElvisStojko.info (personal site)).
  • Appeared as himself in Death to Smoochy (2002) (IMDb (film database)).
  • Guest role on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2014) as a figure skating coach (IMDb (film database)).
  • Starred as DJ Vince Fontaine in a 2004 stage production of Grease (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production)).

The pattern: Stojko’s acting credits are scattered — mostly cameos and niche parts tied to his skating persona. He hasn’t built a second career in Hollywood, but the roles show a willingness to step outside the rink.

What is Elvis Stojko doing now?

Life after competitive skating

Why this matters

Stojko chose a small, rural community over the media spotlight. For a three-time world champion, the move to 100 Mile House signals a deliberate shift away from the skating industrial complex toward a quieter, self-directed life. The trade-off: less public visibility, but more personal freedom.

What this means: His current life prioritizes personal fulfillment over public acclaim.

Timeline

  • 1972 – Born in Newmarket, Ontario (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference work))
  • 1994 – Won first Olympic silver at Lillehammer (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site))
  • 1994 – Won first World Championship (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production))
  • 1995 – Won second World Championship (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference work))
  • 1997 – Won third World Championship (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference work))
  • 1998 – Won second Olympic silver at Nagano (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site))
  • 2002 – Retired from amateur skating (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site))
  • 2010 – Married Gladys Orozco (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production))

The arc of his career shows steady achievement followed by a deliberate retirement into private life.

Confirmed facts

  • Elvis Stojko is a Canadian figure skater (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference work)).
  • He won silver at the 1994 and 1998 Olympics (Olympic.ca (Team Canada official site)).
  • He is married to Gladys Orozco (Stars on Ice Canada (skating show production)).
  • He has acted in film and television (IMDb (film database)).

What’s unclear

  • Exact frequency of current skating performances (Discover South Cariboo (local tourism site)).
  • Details of martial arts level or competitions (ElvisStojko.info (personal site)).

“I love that skating still brings me into communities like 100 Mile House. It’s a different kind of reward.”

— Elvis Stojko, in a conversation with the 100 Mile Skating Club (Facebook event)

“Living in a small town with Elvis has been grounding. We found our rhythm away from the big cities.”

— Gladys Orozco, spouse (Discover South Cariboo (local tourism site))

For Canadian figure skating fans, the takeaway is clear: Elvis Stojko’s legacy is secure as a pioneer of technical jumps, but his current life in 100 Mile House shows that world champions can choose a different kind of success — one measured by community connection rather than medals.

Additional sources

starsonice.ca, en.wikipedia.org, youtube.com, facebook.com, instagram.com, elvisstojko.info

Don't miss these

Frequently asked questions

What is Elvis Stojko’s nationality?

Canadian. He was born in Newmarket, Ontario and represented Canada throughout his career.

How many world championships did Elvis Stojko win?

Three: in 1994, 1995, and 1997.

Did Elvis Stojko win an Olympic gold medal?

No. He won two silver medals (1994, 1998) but never gold.

Where does Elvis Stojko live now?

He resides in 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada.

Has Elvis Stojko acted in movies?

Yes. He appeared in Ice Angel, Death to Smoochy, and had a guest role on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Who is Elvis Stojko married to?

He married Gladys Orozco on June 20, 2010.

What tricks did Elvis Stojko invent?

He was the first skater to land a quadruple-double jump combination in competition.