Linda Carbonetto

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Linda Carbonetto
Personal information
Alternative namesLinda Villella
Linda Engel
Country representedCanada
Born (1949-04-12) April 12, 1949 (age 73)
New York City, US
Height1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)
Skating club Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club
Blenheim FSC
Retired1969

Linda Carbonetto, married names: Engel, Villella [1] (born April 12, 1949) [1] is a Canadian former competitive figure skater. She is the 1969 Canadian national champion and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics. She was born in New York City and raised in Ontario.

Carbonetto turned professional in 1970 and toured professionally with Ice Capades. She serves as the School Director for the Miami City Ballet. Her second husband is Edward Villella. She was also married to Peter Engel for a time.

Competitive highlights

International
Event19651966196719681969
Winter Olympics 13th
World Championships 13th6th
North American Champ. 3rd
National
Canadian Champ. 3rd J.2nd1st
J. = Junior level

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References

  1. 1 2 "Linda Carbonetto". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.