1. Career
Márk Magyar's career in figure skating progressed chronologically from his early years in men's singles to his extensive partnerships in pair skating.
1.1. Early and Single Skating
Magyar was born in Budapest, Hungary, on 28 April 1990. He began learning to skate in 1998. During his early career, he competed in men's singles. He placed second to Tigran Vardanjan at the 2008 Hungarian Figure Skating Championships. In the junior class, he earned a third-place finish at the Santa Claus Cup in 2007, held in Budapest.
1.2. Pair Skating Partnerships
Magyar's significant career achievements came in pair skating, where he formed multiple partnerships with skaters from various countries, each bringing unique experiences and contributing to his competitive journey.
1.2.1. Partnership with Anna Khnychenkova
In 2009, Magyar formed his first pair skating partnership with Anna Khnychenkova from Ukraine, competing for Hungary. For the 2009-2010 season, the pair trained in Budapest under coach Viacheslav Tkachenko. Their international debut was at the 2010 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in March 2010 in The Hague, Netherlands, where they placed 15th. They also secured a first-place finish in the junior class at the 2009 Hungarian Championships.
During the 2010-2011 season, Khnychenkova and Magyar trained in Toruń, Poland, and Budapest, Hungary, under the guidance of coaches Dorota Siudek and Mariusz Siudek. They participated in a senior Grand Prix event, the 2010 Trophée Éric Bompard, in November 2010, finishing 7th. Their final competition as a pair was in March 2011, where they finished 13th at the 2011 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Gangneung, South Korea. They also placed 15th at the JGP Austria in the same season.
1.2.2. Partnership with Camille Foucher
Magyar had a brief partnership with Camille Foucher from France. Representing Hungary, they competed at two international events in February 2013. They placed 6th at the Bavarian Open and 7th at the International Challenge Cup. Following this partnership, Magyar faced a period of uncertainty. In the 2013-2014 season, he suffered a shoulder injury, which prevented him from competing. He also struggled to find a new partner in the subsequent season, impacting his competitive continuity.
1.2.3. Partnership with Anna Marie Pearce
Around 2015, Magyar decided to partner with Anna Marie Pearce from the United States, following a tryout in May of that year, to continue competing for Hungary. Their international debut occurred in October 2015, where they placed 7th at the 2015 CS Ondrej Nepela Trophy and then 6th at the 2015 International Cup of Nice. In January 2016, they competed at the 2016 European Figure Skating Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, finishing 14th. Pearce and Magyar were coached by Stefania Berton and Rockne Brubaker in Geneva, Illinois. They also won the Hungarian Championships in 2015-2016.
1.2.4. Partnership with Daria Beklemisheva
Around 2016, Magyar formed a new partnership with Daria Beklemisheva from Russia, continuing to represent Hungary. They made their international debut by winning the bronze medal at the Bavarian Open in February 2017. The following month, in March, they placed 24th in the short program at the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki, Finland. During this period, the pair was coached by Trudy Oltmanns in Shakopee, Minnesota, until the end of the season.
For the 2017-2018 season, Beklemisheva and Magyar decided to train under Robin Szolkowy, Maylin Wende, and Daniel Wende in Oberstdorf, Germany, and Zürich, Switzerland. Their competitive results for this season included an 8th-place finish at the 2017 CS Lombardia Trophy and a 16th-place finish at the 2017 CS Nebelhorn Trophy. They also won the International Challenge Cup in 2017.
1.2.5. Partnership with Elizaveta Kashitsyna
In 2017, Magyar teamed up with Elizaveta Kashitsyna from Russia for a brief period. They competed together for one season. Their primary result was placing 28th at the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships. They also finished 6th at the International Challenge Cup.
1.2.6. Partnership with Ioulia Chtchetinina
Magyar's final and most successful partnership began with Ioulia Chtchetinina, a skater from Russia who had previously competed for Switzerland. The pair debuted on the 2019-20 ISU Challenger Series, achieving an 8th-place finish at the 2019 CS Finlandia Trophy. They then placed 5th at the 2019 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb and subsequently won their first Hungarian national title together. In their European Championship debut, they placed 10th. They were slated to make their World Championship debut in Montreal, but the championships were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted the global sports calendar and their competitive opportunities.
In the pandemic-affected 2020-21 figure skating season, Chtchetinina and Magyar made their Grand Prix debut at the 2020 Rostelecom Cup, where they finished 7th. They once again became Hungarian champions and went on to win a bronze medal at the International Challenge Cup. A notable achievement for the pair was their 14th-place finish at the 2021 World Figure Skating Championships in Stockholm, which secured a highly anticipated berth for Hungary at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Beginning the Olympic season on the Challenger series, Chtchetinina and Magyar placed 8th at the 2021 CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge before earning a bronze medal at the Budapest Trophy. They were assigned to two Grand Prix events, finishing 6th at both the 2021 Internationaux de France and the 2021 Rostelecom Cup. After securing their third consecutive Hungarian national title, they achieved a 6th-place finish at the 2022 European Figure Skating Championships. The pair was then officially named to the Hungarian Olympic team. However, their Olympic dreams were abruptly halted just days before the Olympic pairs event when Magyar tested positive for COVID-19. This unfortunate diagnosis forced the team to withdraw from the competition, ending their season and, as it turned out, Magyar's competitive career.
2. Programs
Márk Magyar utilized specific short programs and free skating programs throughout his career with each of his partners, with their musical and choreographic choices evolving season by season.
2.1. With Ioulia Chtchetinina
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
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| 2021-2022 |
Choreography by Dmitri Savin |
Choreography by Dmitri Savin |
| 2020-2021 |
Choreography by Dmitri Savin |
Choreography by Olga Orlova |
| 2019-2020 |
Choreography by Nóra Hoffmann |
Choreography by Olga Orlova |
2.2. With Elizaveta Kashitsyna
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| Event | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
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| Olympic Games | WD | ||
| World Championships | C | 14th | |
| European Championships | 10th | 6th | |
| Hungarian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Four Nationals Championships | 1st | 1st | |
| GP France | 6th | ||
| GP Rostelecom Cup | 7th | 6th | |
| CS Finlandia Trophy | 8th | ||
| CS Golden Spin of Zagreb | 5th | ||
| Budapest Trophy | 3rd | ||
| Challenge Cup | 4th | 3rd | |
| Denis Ten Memorial | 8th | ||
| IceLab Cup | 4th |
3.2. With Elizaveta Kashitsyna
| Event | 2017-18 |
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| World Championships | 28th |
| International Challenge Cup | 6th |
3.3. With Daria Beklemisheva
| Event | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
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| World Championships | 24th | |
| CS Lombardia Trophy | 8th | |
| CS Nebelhorn Trophy | 16th | |
| Bavarian Open | 3rd | |
| International Challenge Cup | 1st |
3.4. With Anna Marie Pearce
| Event | 2015-16 |
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| European Championships | 14th |
| CS Ondrej Nepela Trophy | 7th |
| International Cup of Nice | 6th |
| Hungarian Championships | 1st |
3.5. With Camille Foucher
| Event | 2012-13 |
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| Bavarian Open | 6th |
| International Challenge Cup | 7th |
3.6. With Anna Khnychenkova
| Event | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
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| GP Trophée Bompard | 7th | |
| World Junior Championships | 15th | 13th |
| JGP Austria | 15th | |
| Hungarian Championships | 1st J |
3.7. Men's Singles
| Event | 2007-08 |
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| Hungarian Championships | 2nd |
| Santa Claus Cup (Junior) | 3rd |
4. Retirement
Márk Magyar's decision to retire from competitive skating was directly influenced by the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. After years of dedicated training and successful partnerships, culminating in securing an Olympic berth with Ioulia Chtchetinina, his dream of competing on the world's biggest stage was shattered. Just days before the Olympic pairs event, Magyar tested positive for COVID-19, which, under the strict health protocols, led to the immediate and mandatory withdrawal of the team. This abrupt and unexpected end to his Olympic journey was a profound disappointment. Magyar himself expressed his devastation, lamenting that "the work of a lifetime is gone," encapsulating the immense personal sacrifice and effort that culminated in an unfulfilled Olympic aspiration. His retirement shortly after this event underscored the emotional and practical difficulties athletes face when their careers are cut short by external factors beyond their control.