Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics
In today's world, Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics has become a topic of constant conversation and general interest. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in the professional field or its impact on personal life, Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics has captured the attention of a wide spectrum of the public. Furthermore, its influence extends to multiple areas, from technology to culture, through politics and economics. As Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics continues to evolve and take on new dimensions, it is crucial to analyze its nature and understand its scope. This article will seek to explore different aspects of Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics and offer a comprehensive view of its importance today.
| Figure skating at the VIII Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Olympic Games |
| Venue: | Blyth Arena |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  David Jenkins | |
| Ladies' singles: Carol Heiss | |
Pairs:  Barbara Wagner / Robert Paul | |
| Previous: 1956 Winter Olympics | |
| Next: 1964 Winter Olympics | |
Figure skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics took place at the Blyth Arena in Squaw Valley, California, United States. Three figure skating events were contested: men's singles, ladies' singles and pair skating.
On February 15, 1961, the entire United States figure skating team and several family members, coaches, and officials were killed when Sabena Flight 548 crashed in Brussels, Belgium, en route to the World Championships in Prague. The accident caused the cancellation of the 1961 World Championships and necessitated the building of a new American skating program.
Medalists
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles |
David Jenkins United States
|
Karol Divín Czechoslovakia
|
Donald Jackson Canada
|
| Ladies' singles |
Carol Heiss United States
|
Sjoukje Dijkstra Netherlands
|
Barbara Roles United States
|
| Pair skating |
Barbara Wagner / Robert Paul Canada
|
Marika Kilius / Hans-Jürgen Bäumler United Team of Germany
|
Nancy Ludington / Ronald Ludington United States
|
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 |  Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 |  Czechoslovakia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Netherlands | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 United Team of Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals (5 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
References
- ^ "Squaw Valley 1960, Figure skating results". olympic.org. IOC. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Figure Skating at the 1960 Winter Olympics". Olympedia. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Air Crash Fatal to 73 Is Probed – Jet's Plunge Kills Skaters". The Spokesman-Review. 16 February 1961. p. 1. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ Ford, Bonnie D. (2011). "Still Crystal Clear". ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
The plane crash that killed the 1961 U.S. world championship figure skating team decimated families and the sport, but alongside grief came renewal.
