Geraldine Fenton

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Geraldine Fenton
Full nameGeraldine Fenton
Born (1935-11-20) 20 November 1935 (age 88)
Figure skating career
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
Partner William McLachlan
Skating club TCS & CC
Retired1959
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1959 Colorado Springs Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1958 Paris Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1957 Colorado Springs Ice dancing
North American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1959 Toronto Ice dancing
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1957 Rochester Ice dancing

Geraldine Fenton (born November 20, 1935) is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner William McLachlan, she is a three-time Canadian national champion and three-time World medallist.

Fenton retired from competition in 1959 in order to take a coaching position. [1]

Competitive highlights

(with McLachlan)

Event19541956195719581959
World Championships 2nd2nd3rd
North American Championships 1st1st
Canadian Championships 2nd2nd1st1st1st

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References

  1. "People", Skating magazine, November 1959