David Porter (figure skater) explained

David Porter
Birth Date:6 July 1949
Residence:Port Perry
Partner:Barbara Berezowski
Retired:1976

David Porter (born July 6, 1949 in Bowmanville, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice dancer. With partner Barbara Berezowski, he won two gold medals at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships and competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics.[1]

On October 23, 2008, Porter was inducted into the Scuggog Sports Wall of Fame[2] in Port Perry, Ontario.

Currently, Porter is the president of Port Fire Pyrotechnics and Special Effects and its consumer fireworks subsidiary, Wizard Pyrotechnics.

Competitive highlights

(with Berezowski)

International
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1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

Professional appearances

In 1976, Berezowski / Porter turned professional and toured with Toller Cranston's "The Ice Show" until 1977.

Berezowski / Porter appeared on the Canadian program "Stars on Ice" across several episodes from 1976 to 1980; including a performance in the series opener of September 21, 1976.[3]

Berezowski / Porter performed with Ice Follies from 1978 until 1980.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418121602/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/po/david-porter-2.html Olympic results
  2. Web site: Wall of Fame . 2009-10-17 . 2016-03-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190504/http://www.scugogheritage.com/misc/wallfame.htm . dead .
  3. http://www.tvarchive.ca/database/18590/stars_on_ice/episode_guide Episode guide for Stars on Ice
  4. http://www.jacksonskates.com/photos/fotot-29.html Archival Photo