Stephen Williams (figure skater)

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Stephen Gordon Williams (born 23 May 1960 in Birmingham) is a British ice dancer. [1] He won the 1980 Nebelhorn Trophy with partner Wendy Sessions. [2] He was the first coach of Kaitlyn Weaver. [3]

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Williams competed with Wendy Sessions for Great Britain in ice dance at the 1984 Winter Olympics. [1]

Results

(with Wendy Sessions)

Event1980-19811981-19821982-19831983-1984
Olympic Winter Games 11th
World Championships 11th13th12th12th
European Championships 9th9th7th7th
British Championships 3rd3rd3rd2nd
Skate America 3rd
Skate Canada International 2nd
NHK Trophy 3rd
Nebelhorn Trophy 1st

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stephen Williams". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. "45. Nebelhorn Trophy & Olympic Qualifying Event" (PDF). isuresults.com. International Skating Union. 2013. p. 127. Retrieved 24 September 2024. 1980 Wendy SESSIONS / Stephen WILLIAMS
  3. "Ice Skating: The best of friends: A perfect couple renew their rare" . www.independent.co.uk. 23 January 1994. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2010.