Barbara Gratton

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Barbara Gratton
Personal information
Country representedCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Skating clubToronto SC
Medal record
Representing Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
North American Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1953 Cleveland Ladies' singles

Barbara Gratton is a Canadian former figure skater who competed in ladies' singles. [1] She is the 1953 North American bronze medalist and a two-time (1953 and 1954) Canadian national champion. She was a member of Toronto SC. [2]

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Results

International
Event1949195019531954
World Championships 4th
North American Champ. 3rd
National [2]
Canadian Championships 2nd J1st J1st1st
J: Junior level

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