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Linda Shearman is a British former competitive ice dancer. With partner Michael Phillips, she became the 1963 European champion and 1963 World silver medalist. [1]
(with Michael Phillips)
| International | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 |
| World Championships | 4th | 2nd | |
| European Championships | 3rd | 2nd | 1st |
| National | |||
| British Championships | 1st | 1st | |
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