Kelly Johnson (figure skater)

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Kelly Johnson
Personal information
Full nameKelly Johnson
Country representedFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Born (1961-09-27) September 27, 1961 (age 60)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Residence Barrie, Ontario
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Former partner John Thomas
Kris Barber
Skating club Mariposa

Kelly Johnson (born September 27, 1961) is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Kris Barber, she is the 1981 and 1982 Canadian silver medallist and 1978 World junior silver medallist. With partner John Thomas, she placed 12th at the 1984 Winter Olympics. She is currently a figure skating coach and choreographer in Barrie, Ontario.[ citation needed ]

Competitive highlights

(with Thomas)

Event1982-831983-841984-85
Winter Olympic Games 12th
World Championships 10th11th
Canadian Championships 2nd2nd
Skate America 2nd
Skate Canada International 3rd
NHK Trophy 3rd
Golden Spin of Zagreb 4th

(with Barber)

Event1977-781978-791979-801980-811981-82
World Championships 12th
World Junior Championships 2nd3rd
Canadian Championships 1st J.2nd2nd
Skate Canada International 5th6th
NHK Trophy 6th

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