Jerry Fotheringill Explained

Jerry Fotheringill
Fullname:Jerry Joseph Fotheringill
Country:United States
Birth Date:7 March 1942
Birth Place:Tacoma, Washington
Height:5inchesft11inchesin (ftin)
Partner:Judianne Fotheringill
Skating Club:Broadmoor SC

Jerry Joseph Fotheringill (born March 7, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington) is an American former pair skater. With sister Judianne Fotheringill, he was the U.S. national champion in 1963 and 1964. They represented the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics where they placed 7th.

The Fotheringills were originally from Tacoma, Washington, but later relocated to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they represented the Broadmoor Skating Club. Jerry attended Colorado College, where he majored in psychology and political science, during the time he was competing. Jerry was 5feet tall and three years older than his sister, who was tall for a pair skater at 5feet.[1]

Competitive highlights

(with Judianne Fotheringill)

International
Event19591960196219631964
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National
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J = Junior level

References

Notes and References

  1. "1963 North American, U.S., & Canadian Champions", Skating magazine, May 1963