Herbert Alward

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Herbert Alward was an Austrian figure skater who competed in men's singles.

He won the bronze medal in men's single skating at the 1938 World Figure Skating Championships. [1] [2] [3]

Competitive highlights

International
Event1936193719381939
World Championships 9th4th3rd5th
European Championships 5th3rd
National
Austrian Championships 2nd

Note: "Gau-Championships" ("Ostmark" Championships) were held instead of Austrian Championships from 1938 to 1943.

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References

  1. Howard Bass (1 January 1974). Let's go skating. Paul. ISBN   978-0-09-121050-2.
  2. Alice Berman (1 January 1998). Skater's Edge Sourcebook: Ice Skating Resource Guide. Skater's Edge. ISBN   978-0-9643027-1-6.
  3. Raymond Flower (1976). The history of skiing and other winter sports . Methuen. Herbert Alward.