Roman Sergeevich Trofimov
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Roman Sergeevich Trofimov, born November 19, 1989, is a Russia
n ski jumper competing for Moskva
WVSM. His first World Cup
competition took place in Willingen
, Germany
in 2010 although he had previously competed in qualifying rounds, without qualifying. He was 48th in the competition.
. His best finish in the Continental Cup is a 2nd place from Liberec
2008.
2008-09 Trofimov competed in some World Cup qualifications and also in the Summer Grand Prix (Summer World Cup) and finished 39th as best.
2009-10 Trofimov advanced into the Russian World Cup team and competed in Willingen
and Klingenthal
. Trofimov also competed in the FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2010
in Planica
, Slovenia
. He finished 38th in the individual competition and his Russian team finished 9th in the Team competition. This season he also won the Russian championships i Mezhdurechensk
. Both Normal Hill and Large Hill.
Name controversy
Trofimov had been continuously referred to as "Roman Sergeevich Trofimov" in the past until that mistake was apparently taken into account by FIS officials. "Sergeevich" is a Russian variety of a patronym - an indication of his father's first name, somewhat similar to Icelandic patronyms, erroneously regarded by many as last names. Patronyms are mostly kept for strictly official use or for addressing an elderly person as a mark of respect. They are never used for referring to a person as young as Trofimov, be it in everyday speech or TV sports commentary. Therefore constant mention of Trofimov's patronym by foreign sports commentators or officials compiling starting lists used to provide comic effect with Russian TV audiences, as well as serve as a source of inside jokes in the Russian skijumping squad. The misunderstanding stemmed from the fact that a fairly unknown Soviet skijumper also named Roman Trofimov existed who used to compete a few decades ago. Roman Trofimov was hence registered in the FIS database with an extra "indicator", in this case his patronym, so as to avoid confusion with the long retired Soviet athlete.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n ski jumper competing for Moskva
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
WVSM. His first World Cup
Ski jumping World Cup
The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is a ski jumping tournament held yearly by the International Ski Federation since 1979–80 season.- World Cup points :...
competition took place in Willingen
Willingen
Willingen is a community in Waldeck-Frankenberg in northern Hesse, Germany, some 80 km west of Kassel.Willingen is regularly advertised as Willingen Hochsauerland and Willingen .-Location:...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 2010 although he had previously competed in qualifying rounds, without qualifying. He was 48th in the competition.
Career
He started his elite career in Bischofshofen 2007 by competing in a Fis Cup-competition. Shortly thereafter he advanced to the Continental CupSki jumping Continental Cup
The FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup is arranged yearly by the International Ski Federation . It's the second-highest ski jumping season-long competition, only surpassed by the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. The cup usually consist of juniors, or jumpers who are fighting for a spot on their nation's...
. His best finish in the Continental Cup is a 2nd place from Liberec
Liberec
Liberec is a city in the Czech Republic. Located on the Lusatian Neisse and surrounded by the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge, it is the fifth-largest city in the Czech Republic....
2008.
2008-09 Trofimov competed in some World Cup qualifications and also in the Summer Grand Prix (Summer World Cup) and finished 39th as best.
2009-10 Trofimov advanced into the Russian World Cup team and competed in Willingen
Willingen
Willingen is a community in Waldeck-Frankenberg in northern Hesse, Germany, some 80 km west of Kassel.Willingen is regularly advertised as Willingen Hochsauerland and Willingen .-Location:...
and Klingenthal
Klingenthal
Klingenthal is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in the Free State of Saxony, south-eastern Germany. It is situated directly on the border with the Czech Republic opposite the Czech town of Kraslice, 29 km southeast of Plauen, and 33 km northwest of Karlovy Vary.The Aschberg towers above the...
. Trofimov also competed in the FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2010
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2010
The FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 2010 was held 19–21 March 2010 in Planica, Slovenia for a record sixth time. Planica hosted the event previously in 1972, 1979, 1985, 1994, and 2004. Austria's Gregor Schlierenzauer was the defending individual champion...
in Planica
Planica
Planica is an alpine valley in northwestern Slovenia, extending south from the border village of Rateče, not far from another well-known ski resort, Kranjska Gora. Further south, the valley extends into the Tamar Valley, a popular hiking destination in Triglav National Park.Planica is famous for...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. He finished 38th in the individual competition and his Russian team finished 9th in the Team competition. This season he also won the Russian championships i Mezhdurechensk
Mezhdurechensk
Mezhdurechensk may refer to:*Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo Oblast, a city in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia*Mezhdurechensk, Komi Republic, an urban-type settlement in the Komi Republic, Russia...
. Both Normal Hill and Large Hill.
Name controversy
Trofimov had been continuously referred to as "Roman Sergeevich Trofimov" in the past until that mistake was apparently taken into account by FIS officials. "Sergeevich" is a Russian variety of a patronym - an indication of his father's first name, somewhat similar to Icelandic patronyms, erroneously regarded by many as last names. Patronyms are mostly kept for strictly official use or for addressing an elderly person as a mark of respect. They are never used for referring to a person as young as Trofimov, be it in everyday speech or TV sports commentary. Therefore constant mention of Trofimov's patronym by foreign sports commentators or officials compiling starting lists used to provide comic effect with Russian TV audiences, as well as serve as a source of inside jokes in the Russian skijumping squad. The misunderstanding stemmed from the fact that a fairly unknown Soviet skijumper also named Roman Trofimov existed who used to compete a few decades ago. Roman Trofimov was hence registered in the FIS database with an extra "indicator", in this case his patronym, so as to avoid confusion with the long retired Soviet athlete.