Post by Angela on Jan 30, 2007 4:34:55 GMT -5
Grandson of legendary Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, Timofei is the son of Jay Lovell, the astronaut's oldest son. Jay married the daughter of Russian immigrants, named Marina Smolenskaya, and their only child was given a Russian name. Timofei quickly took to the ice as a singles skater, and at age 10 decided to try pairs as well. However he grew up an American patriot and hoped to represent his country in more "productive" ways; in his case, the army. He and his partner Brandi Williams did well together, in the junior and senior circuit, but soon after the season ended, he was called to serve in Iraq in July with the army. He will be there for 18 months.
