Jacqueline Vaudecrane

Jacqueline Vaudecrane at the 1932 European Championships

Jacqueline Vaudecrane (22 November 1913 – 27 February 2018) was a French figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She finished first at the French Figure Skating Championships in 1937 and 1938.[1] She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2013[2] and died in February 2018 at the age of 104.[3]

Biography

Vaudecrane was born on 22 November 1913. She was best known for being a French figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She finished 1st at the French Figure Skating Championships in 1937 and 1938.[4] Following her competitive career, Vaudecrane became a successful coach. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2013[2] and died four years later, on 27 February 2018, from natural causes at the age of 104.

Results

Event 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939
World Championships15th14th
European Championships10th16th16th
French Championships2nd2nd1st1st2nd

References

  1. ↑ VIDEO, ina.fr; accessed 15 April 2017 (in French)
  2. 1 2 Jean-Christophe Berlot, The mother of French skating celebrates her 100th birthday, icenetwork.com; 18 November 2013
  3. ↑ FFSG: AVIS DE DÉCÈS
  4. ↑ VIDEO, ina.fr; accessed 15 April 2017 (in French)
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