1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Explained

1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Comptype:National Championship
Startdate:January 10
Enddate:12
Skatingseason:1963–64
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Venue:Cleveland Arena
Championmen:Scott Allen
Championladies:Peggy Fleming
Championpairs:Judianne Fotheringill & Jerry Fotheringill
Championdance:Darlene Streich & Charles Fetter
Previouscomp:1963 US Championships
Nextcomp:1965 U.S. Championships

The 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio from January 10–12, 1964. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.

The event determined the U.S. team for the 1964 Olympic Games and 1964 World Championships.

Senior results

Men

Scott Allen defeated defending champion Thomas Litz, winning both the compulsory figures and free skating.

RankName
1Scott Allen
2Thomas Litz
3Monty Hoyt
4Gary Visconti
5Billy Chapel
6David Edwards
7Buddy Zak

Ladies

Peggy Fleming was the surprise champion. She had placed third in the compulsory figures. Fleming skated a spectacular free skating with a succession of double jumps with flow and ease, completing her program with a flawless fast spin.[1]

RankName
1Peggy Fleming
2Albertina Noyes
3Christine Haigler
4Lorraine Hanlon
5Barbara Roles-Pursley
6Myrna Bodek
7Joya Utermohlen
8Lynn Thomas

Pairs

Siblings Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill retained their title, and Vivian / Ronald Joseph retained their silver medals.

RankName
1Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill
2Vivian Joseph / Ronald Joseph
3Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman

Ice dancing (Gold dance)

Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter were the new champions.

RankName
1Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter
2Carol MacSween / Robert Munz
3Lorna Dyer / John Carrell
4Ardith Paul / King Cole

Junior results

Men

RankName
1Tim Wood
2Duane Maki
3Richard Callaghan
4Paul McGrath

Ice dancing (Silver dance)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Girl, 15, Wins U.S. Skating Title - The New York Times. nytimes.com. 2016-08-18.