Emma Murdoch | |
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Figure skating career | |
Country | Great Britain |
Emma Murdoch is a British former competitive figure skater. She is the 1990 British national champion. She placed 15th at the 1990 European Championships and 22nd at the 1990 World Championships. [1]
International | ||
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Event | 1988–89 | 1989–90 |
World Championships | 22nd | |
European Championships | 15th | |
Skate Canada | 8th | |
International: Junior | ||
World Junior Champ. | 17th | |
National | ||
British Championships | 1st |
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