A. Schmitson

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A. Schmitson
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of the German Empire.svg  Germany
Medal record
Representing Flag of the German Empire.svg  Germany
Men's figure skating
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1891 Hamburg Men

A. Schmitson was a German figure skater who competed in men's singles.

He won the silver medal at the first-ever European Figure Skating Championship (held in Hamburg in 1891). [1] [2] [3]

Competitive highlights

Event1891
European Championships 2nd
German Championships 1st

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References

  1. James R. Hines (2011-04-22). Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating. Scarecrow Press. ISBN   978-0-8108-7085-7.
  2. James R Hines (30 March 2015). Figure Skating in the Formative Years: Singles, Pairs, and the Expanding Role of Women. University of Illinois Press. ISBN   978-0-252-09704-1.
  3. Raymond Flower (1976). The history of skiing and other winter sports. Methuen. ISBN   9780458927807.