Karol Kennedy

Karol Kennedy
Personal information
Country represented United States
Born (1932-02-14)February 14, 1932
Shelton, Washington, U.S.
Died June 25, 2004(2004-06-25) (aged 72)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Former partner Peter Kennedy

Karol Estelle Kennedy Kucher (February 14, 1932 in Shelton, Washington – June 25, 2004 in Seattle, Washington) was an American pair skater. With her brother, Peter, she 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.

Competitive highlights

(all with Peter)

Event 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952
Winter Olympic Games6th2nd
World Championships2nd4th2nd1st2nd2nd
North American Championships3rd1st1st
U.S. Championships2nd2nd1st1st1st1st1st

References

Note: Peter Kennedy has also been credited as Michael Kennedy


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