Peter Kennedy (figure skater)

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American 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 1948–1952. 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.

Peter Kennedy
Personal information
Full nameMichael Edward Kennedy III
Born (1927-09-04) September 4, 1927
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
PartnerKarol Kennedy
Skating clubSeattle Skating Club
Broadmoor Skating Club
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1952 Oslo Pairs
World Championships
1952 ParisPairs
1951 MilanPairs
1950 LondonPairs
1949 ParisPairs
1947 StockholmPairs
North American Championships
1951 CalgaryPairs
1949 PhiladelphiaPairs
1947 OttawaPairs

Competitive highlights

(all with Karol)

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

References
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Peter Kennedy". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
  • GoldenSkate: North American Figure Skating Championships: List of Champions
  • Skatabase: 1948 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
  • Skatabase: 1952 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
  • Skatabase: 1940s Worlds: Pairs Results
  • Skatabase: 1950s Worlds: Pairs Results


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