Todd Eldredge is one of the most gifted and well-respected American skaters to emerge in the past decade. A six-time U.S. National Champion, he also garnered the coveted World Championship in 1996. Todd has won over 30 international medals in his career, including five Skate America Championships. In 1995, he became the only skater to return to the U.S. Championships and win after a three year absence from the podium (due to back injury, 1992-1994).

In 2001, Todd placed second at the U.S. Championships and a very respectable third at the World Championships. His stunning victory at the 2002 U.S. Championships, his sixth national title, secured his goal of competing in his third Olympic Games.

Escorted by a group of New York City officers and firefighters, Todd was honored to be one of the eight U.S. athletes selected to carry the American flag recovered from the World Trade Center Rubble into the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Upon the conclusion of his participation in the Games, Todd announced his retirement from Olympic-eligible competition, and joined the cast of Stars on Ice, America’s premier figure skating tour.

Born on Cape Cod to a family of commercial fishermen, Todd began to skate at the age of five after asking for a pair of skates for Christmas. His parents bought him hockey skates, but three weeks later he wanted them returned for figure skates, so he could jump and spin. Doubtful of his possible seriousness and attention span at such a young age, they reluctantly indulged him. Weeks later, his mother would awaken to find him standing next to her bed, dressed and waiting to be taken to the rink before – and after – kindergarten.

By age seven, Todd was attending summer camps for additional coaching, and at the age of 10, his parents made the difficult decision to allow him to leave home and move to Philadelphia and live with another family for advanced training. Eight years later, he had become the youngest man to ever win the National Novice (1985), Junior (1987) and Senior titles as well as the World Junior Championships (1988).

In 1983, the financial burden of Todd’s training became too much for his family, and nearly brought a premature end to his blossoming career. However, Todd’s small hometown of Chatham quickly came to his aid through the Todd Eldredge Youth Hockey Fund, possibly the only time a figure skater has been supported by a hockey team. In appreciation, Todd has given substantial financial support to the Chatham Recreation Fund for the future development of young athletes, and a local multi-purpose field has been named after him. Todd was twice voted Athlete of the Month by the United States Olympic Committee, and has an honorary lifetime membership at the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club, which he has represented for two of his U.S. titles.

In recognition of his parents’ sacrifice and support throughout the years, Todd placed the silver medal he received at the 1995 World Championships around his father’s neck. One year later, at the 1996 World Championships, Todd honored his mother in a similar fashion, only this time the medal was made of gold.

For the past 20 years, Todd has been coached by Richard Callaghan, training with him in Philadelphia, Colorado Springs, San Diego and Rochester, MI. Like Brian Boitano, Todd is one of the only skaters to remain with one coach for his entire career.

When not training, competing in Pro-Am (Open) events, or performing on tour, Todd is an avid, six handicap golfer, and enjoys testing his formidable skills on different courses across the country. He is becoming a regular in celebrity golf tournaments that raise funds for various community causes. Todd has also been active in Special Olympics and will serve as spokesperson for the Suite Dreams Project, a non-profit organization which creates a healing environment for children with serious medical conditions. In addition, Todd has partnered with Chevrolet and the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) for a special Chevy/U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program called the Chevy “It’s Great to Skate” Festival. Beginner skaters in six cities across the country will be students in a skating clinic taught by Todd and his coach, Richard Callaghan. Todd also provided television commentary during the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics for the local NBC affiliate in Detroit and he will continue to explore this avenue in the future.

On September 3, 2005, Todd Eldredge married Megan McCrea. He returns to Smucker's Stars on Ice for his sixth year.