RIP Todd Reynolds

[Stefanie]

I don't have a link, but I saw on The Skating Lesson's FB page that Todd Reynolds (former partner of Karen Courtland) passed away. I remember they represented the US in the 1994 Olympics.

 

[overedge]

Oh, that's sad. I remember there was some controversy over the scoring at the 1994 Nationals, because more than a few people thought Natasha Kuchiki and Todd Sand should have been third and gone to the Olympics. But Reynolds and Courtland were generally quite solid and very enjoyable to watch.

 

[Sylvia]

Courtland & Reynolds - 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Pairs' Free Skate (with Dick Button/Peggy Flening commentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0X7fa5PHsg

Detroit, Michigan, USA - 1994 United States Figure Skating Championships, Pairs' Free Skate - Despite a shaky performance, Karen Courtland and Todd Reynolds were still able to hold off Natasha Kuchiki & Rocky Marval to win the Bronze Medal and earned one of the 3 berths on the US Olympic Pairs Figure Skating Team.

ETA:

Karen Courtland & Todd Reynolds USA - 1993 Lalique Trophy LP (SP: 2nd, LP: 3rd, bronze medal Nov. 18th-22nd, Paris, FRA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKZt5cwXJc

Wiki says he was born November 3, 1966 in Norwalk, Connecticut - so only 56 years old.

 

[tony]

Here are a few more videos I put up from my own collection:

1993 Skate America - Exhibition - Karen Courtland & Todd Reynolds USA

www.youtube.com

1994 US National Championships - Pairs Short Program - Karen Courtland & Todd Reynolds

www.youtube.com

 

[MacMadame]

NEVERMIND

 

[Rob]

Oh, that's sad. I remember there was some controversy over the scoring at the 1994 Nationals, because more than a few people thought Natasha Kuchiki and Todd Sand should have been third and gone to the Olympics. But Reynolds and Courtland were generally quite solid and very enjoyable to watch.

I thought Kuchiki and Sand went to 1992 Olympics and then broke up when Todd teamed with Jenni. Kuchiki/Marval? Anyway, I digress, this is about Todd Reynolds.

 

[Sylvia]

Some links to obituaries/stories about it

I saw those links but they looked AI/bot-generated ("click to prove you're not a robot") with no real info about his death?

I haven't found a legitimate looking obituary online yet.

 

[tony]

I saw those links but they looked AI/bot-generated ("click to prove you're not a robot") with no real info about his death?

For sure they are. They both presented a bunch of spam pop-ups even on the phone.

 

[Maximillian]

Oh, that's sad. I remember there was some controversy over the scoring at the 1994 Nationals, because more than a few people thought Natasha Kuchiki and Todd Sand should have been third and gone to the Olympics. But Reynolds and Courtland were generally quite solid and very enjoyable to watch.

I believe it was Kuchiki and Marvel, no? Todd had dumped Natasha for Jenny and Rocky and Calla Urbanski had ended their tumultous partnership, as well.

ETA: Sad to hear about Todd Reynolds, much too soon.

 

[overedge]

Yes, it was Rocky Marval that was Kuchiki's partner in 1994. There were a lot of partnership changes in US pairs around that time, so I got confused. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it

Nonetheless, Courtland and Reynolds got more criticism than they deserved for being placed on the Olympic team after a bad LP at Nationals.

 

[nylynnr]

Nonetheless, Courtland and Reynolds got more criticism than they deserved for being placed on the Olympic team after a bad LP at Nationals.

I don't recall anyone criticizing Courtland and Reynolds, other than to note they fell down numerous times. I do recall tremendous criticism of the judges.

 

[Maximillian]

Yeah, I remember being bummed for Natasha and Rocky because they did skate well and both had been so successful with their previous partners and it sort of seemed as if they couldn't catch a break...still nothing against Courtland and Reynolds.

 

[overedge]

I don't recall anyone criticizing Courtland and Reynolds, other than to note they fell down numerous times. I do recall tremendous criticism of the judges.

I certainly do remember them being criticized. That they weren't good enough to be on the Olympic team.

 

[MacMadame]

For sure they are. They both presented a bunch of spam pop-ups even on the phone.

Yike! I had no popups but that is probably because I have an ad blocker.

 

[azcalder]

Oh, that's sad. I remember there was some controversy over the scoring at the 1994 Nationals, because more than a few people thought Natasha Kuchiki and Todd Sand should have been third and gone to the Olympics. But Reynolds and Courtland were generally quite solid and very enjoyable to watch.

Meno & Sand (gold), Ina & Dungjen (silver) Courtland & Reynolds (bronze). Kuchiki & Marval were fourth. I was there and remember it well.

 

[viennese]

I am sad to hear this. My condolences to his friends and family.

I remember seeing Courtland and Reynolds skate at sectionals and shows leading up to 1994. They were a great looking, strong pair. I think they had an exhibition program where he did pushups on the ice with Karen on his back (and maybe vice versa? that girl was fit too), like a couple of gym gods.

The audience loved them.

 

[BrightSkates]

Rest in peace to Todd. His wife posted that he had a heart attack and was also trying to encourage people to donate to his gofundme for funeral costs.

GoFundMe Link
Karen Courtland and Todd Reynolds, Olympic 1994, TP

 

[Twizzler]

I haven't found a legitimate looking obituary online yet.

Looked today and saw this posted:

Richard Reynolds Obituary - Absolute Economical Funeral Home LLC - 2023

View Richard Todd Reynolds's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

www.legacy.com