Peter Kennedy (figure skater) explained

Peter Kennedy
Fullname:Michael Edward Kennedy III
Birth Date:4 September 1927
Partner:Karol Kennedy
Skating Club:Seattle Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
Retired:1952
Show-Medals:yes

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American retired pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids", they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was born in Olympia, Washington.

Competitive highlights

(all with Karol)

Event1946194719481949195019511952
6th 2nd
2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd
3rd 1st 1st
2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

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