Robert Paul (figure skater)
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Robert Paul (June 2, 1937 – December 19, 2024) was a Canadian pair skater. He teamed up with Barbara Wagner in 1952. They became the 1960 Olympic champions,[1] four-time World champions, and five-time Canadian national champions. After retiring from competition, the pair toured with Ice Capades.[2]
Biography
Paul choreographed for Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Linda Fratianne, and Donny and Marie.[3] He was one of Mirai Nagasu's coaches.[4] He appeared in the Bewitched episode "Samantha on Thin Ice".[5]
Paul starred in the first full-length television skating special in Canada, "Planet Ice".[6]
Paul died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 19, 2024, at the age of 87.[7]
Results
(with Wagner)
| International | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 |
| Winter Olympics | 6th | 1st | ||||
| World Championships | 5th | 5th | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| North American Championships | 3rd | 1st | 1st | |||
| National | ||||||
| Canadian Championships | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
References
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