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Stéphane Lambiel (born 2 April 1985 in Martigny, Valais) is a Swiss figure skater and a choreographer. He is a two-time (2005–2006) World Champion, the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time (2005, 2007) Grand Prix Champion and a nine-time (2001–08, 2010) Swiss national champion. Lambiel is known for his spins and is credited with popularizing some spin positions.
He announced his retirement from competitive skating on 16 October 2008, citing an injury to the adductor muscle in one of his thighs. However, on 25 July 2009, he announced that he would return to competitive skating and try to qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. On 9 March 2010, he again announced his retirement from competition.
Lambiel grew up in Saxon, Switzerland. He has a sister, Silvia (born in 1982), and a brother, Christophe (born in 1989). Lambiel's mother is Portuguese. His parents divorced in 1999. Lambiel lives in Lausanne, Switzerland and received his "maturité" (matura) in biology and chemistry in June 2004.