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Benjamin Miller (figure skater)

American figure skater

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionJul 8, 2026
Entity authorityQ4889028 ↗
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Benjamin Edward Miller (born June 17, 1983) is an American former competitive figure skater who competed in men's singles. He is the 2002 Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, 2002 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, and 1999 JGP Slovenia silver medalist. He competed at the 2001 World Junior Championships, placing 15th, and appeared once on the senior Grand Prix series, placing tenth at the 2002 NHK Trophy.

In January 2005, Miller said he was looking for an ice dancing partner following an injury that ended his singles career.

Miller attended St. Paul Central High School and the University of Minnesota. He married Sean Peter Reisman on March 16, 2012.

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