Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics
In today's world, Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in popular culture or its importance in history, Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics has managed to transcend borders and generations, becoming a topic of discussion and debate in different areas. From its emergence to the present, Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics has left its mark on people's lives, marking a before and after in the way we see the world. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and dimensions of Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics, analyzing its influence in various fields and its role in contemporary society.
| Figure skating at the III Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Olympic Games |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Karl Schäfer | |
Ladies' singles:  Sonja Henie | |
Pairs:  Andrée Brunet / Pierre Brunet | |
| Previous: 1928 Winter Olympics | |
| Next: 1936 Winter Olympics | |
| Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Singles | men | ladies |
| Pairs | mixed | |
Figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics took place at the Olympic Center Arena in Lake Placid, New York. Three figure skating events were contested: men's singles, ladies' singles, and pair skating. The competitions were held from Monday, 8 February to Friday, 12 February 1932. It was the first time the events were held indoors.
Medal summary
Medalists
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles |  Karl Schäfer (AUT)
|
 Gillis Grafström (SWE)
|
 Montgomery Wilson (CAN)
|
| Ladies' singles |  Sonja Henie (NOR)
|
Fritzi Burger (AUT)
|
 Maribel Vinson (USA)
|
| Pair skating |  Andrée Brunet and Pierre Brunet (FRA) |
Beatrix Loughran and Sherwin Badger (USA) |
 Emília Rotter and László Szollás (HUN) |
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Norway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | United States | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Sweden | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (7 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
Participating nations
Two figure skaters competed in both the singles and the pairs event.
A total of 39 figure skaters (18 men and 21 ladies) from 13 nations (men from ten nations and ladies from nine nations) competed at the Lake Placid Games:
Austria (2) (men 1, women 1)
Belgium (1) (men 0, women 1)
Canada (6) (men 2, women 4)
Czechoslovakia (1) (men 1, women 0)
Finland (1) (men 1, women 0)
France (2) (men 1, women 1)
Germany (1) (men 1, women 0)
Great Britain (4) (men 0, women 4)
Hungary (4) (men 2, women 2)
Japan (2) (men 2, women 0)
Norway (1) (men 0, women 1)
Sweden (2) (men 1, women 1)
United States (12) (men 6, women 6)
References
- ^ "Figure Skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
