Nina Bates
Nina Bates (pronounced BAH-tes) (born May 26, 1985, in Sarajevo) is a Bosnian former competitive figure skater. She is the 2005 Bosnian and Herzegovinian national champion. She is the first single skater to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in an ISU Championship, which she achieved at the 2003 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
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| Full name | Nina Bates |
| Born | May 26, 1985 Sarajevo |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coach | Alexander Ouriashev |
| Skating club | KK Bosna |
| Retired | 2007 |
She moved from Sarajevo to the United States at age nine because of the Bosnian War.
Programs
| Season | Short Program | Free Skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | Selections from the Children of Dune soundtrack by Brian Tyler |
Cantilena Ave Maria Sviraj (Lullabye) by Paul Schwartz Inhaler (from As if to Nothing) |
| 2003-2004 | Selections from the Children of Dune soundtrack by Brian Tyler |
Cantilena Ave Maria Sviraj (Lullabye) by Paul Schwartz Inhaler (from As if to Nothing) |
| 2002-2003 | Music selections by Pachelbel |
Global Journey by Daniel Summers |
Competitive highlights
| Event | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | 2004-2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 41st | WD | |
| European Championships | 37th | ||
| World Junior Championships | 47th | ||
| National Championships | 1st | ||
| Junior Grand Prix, Canada | 18th |
- WD = Withdrawn
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