Michał Zych ( ; born 28 May 1982 in Gdynia) is a Polish former competitive ice dancer. With Aleksandra Kauc, he is a three-time Polish national champion and the 2004 Golden Spin of Zagreb silver medalist. The duo competed in the final segment at three European Championships, three World Championships, and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Career Early in his career, Zych competed with Agnieszka Szot.
From 2000 to 2002, he competed with Marta Dzióbek, with whom he is the 2002 Polish junior bronze medalists.
From 2003 to 2006, he competed with partner Alexandra Kauc. Kauc and Zych are three time Polish national champions. They competed three times at the European Figure Skating Championships and the World Figure Skating Championships. They placed 21st at the 2006 Winter Olympics. After beginning the 2006–2007 season at the 2006 Nebelhorn Trophy, they ended their partnership.
Programs With Kauc Season Original dance Free dance 2006–2007 Tango 2005–2006 Salsa Rhumba Tambah Salsa Mary Ann Unchain My Heart Georgia In My Mind Mess Around by Ray Charles 2004–2005 Slow Foxtrot: Stepping Out with my Baby Quickstep: Too Hot to Hold Selections by Goran Bregovic 2003–2004 Blues: Loving by Oscar Benton Rock'n'Roll: Back to Back by Jerry Lee Lewis Cha Cha by Ricky Martin Rhumba Samba by Ricky Martin
With Dzióbek Season Short dance Free dance 2001–2002 Bulerias by Paco de Lucia Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Verano Parteno by Astor Piazzolla Symphony Orchestra of Toulouse Attack And Then I Kissed Him War by Hans Zimmer
Competitive highlights With Kauc Results International Event 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Olympics 21st Worlds 24th 22nd 19th Europeans 14th 17th 16th GP Cup of China 7th GP Cup of Russia 9th 8th GP Skate America 10th Finlandia 4th Golden Spin 2nd Karl Schäfer 9th Nebelhorn 5th WD 4th National Polish Champ. 1st 1st 1st GP = Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew
With Dzióbek Results International Event 2001–2002 JGP Netherlands 10th JGP Poland 12th Helena Pajovic Cup 1st J. National Polish Championships 3rd J. JGP = Junior Grand Prix; J. = Junior level
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