Jerry Fotheringill

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Jerry Fotheringill
Personal information
Full nameJerry Joseph Fotheringill
Country represented United States
Born (1942-03-07) March 7, 1942 (age 80)
Tacoma, Washington
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Partner Judianne Fotheringill
Skating club Broadmoor SC

Jerry Joseph Fotheringill (born March 7, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American former pair skater. With sister Judianne Fotheringill, he was the U.S. national champion in 1963 and 1964. They represented the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics where they placed 7th.

The Fotheringills were originally from Tacoma, Washington but later relocated to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they represented the Broadmoor Skating Club. Jerry attended Colorado College, where he majored in psychology and political science, during the time he was competing. Jerry was 5 feet 11 inches or 180 centimetres tall and three years older than his sister, who was tall for a pair skater at 5 feet 7 inches or 170 centimetres. [1]

Competitive highlights

(with Judianne Fotheringill)

International
Event19591960196219631964
Winter Olympics 7th
World Championships 10th7th8th
North American Champ. 3rd
National
U.S. Championships 1st J5th2nd1st1st
J = Junior level

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References

  1. "1963 North American, U.S., & Canadian Champions", Skating magazine, May 1963