Peter Kennedy (figure skater)

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Peter Kennedy
Full nameMichael Edward Kennedy III
Born (1927-09-04) September 4, 1927 (age 97)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Figure skating career
Partner Karol Kennedy
Skating clubSeattle Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
Retired1952
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1952 Oslo Pairs
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1952 Paris Pairs
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1951 Milan Pairs
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1950 London Pairs
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1949 Paris Pairs
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1947 Stockholm Pairs
North American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1951 Calgary Pairs
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1949 Philadelphia Pairs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1947 Ottawa Pairs

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American retired pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids", they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was born in Olympia, Washington.

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Competitive highlights

(all with Karol)

Event1946194719481949195019511952
Winter Olympic Games 6th2nd
World Championships 2nd4th2nd1st2nd2nd
North American Championships 3rd1st1st
U.S. Championships 2nd2nd1st1st1st1st1st

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