Paul Thomas (figure skater)

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Paul Thomas
Personal information
Full namePaul Thomas
Country representedFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Partner Pamela Weight
Nesta Davies
Retired1956
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1956 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1955 Vienna Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1954 Oslo Ice dancing
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1956 Paris Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1955 Budapest Ice dancing
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1954 Bolzano Ice dancing

Paul Thomas is a British former ice dancer. With partner Pamela Weight, he is the 1956 World champion and European champion. With partner Nesta Davies, he is the 1954 World & European silver medalist. He currently coaches at the Calalta Figure Skating Club in Calgary, Alberta

Results

(with Nesta Davies)

Event19531954
World Championships 4th2nd
European Championships 2nd

(with Pamela Weight)

Event19551956
World Championships 2nd1st
European Championships 2nd1st
British Championships 1st

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