Franklin Nelson (skater)
Encyclopedia
Franklin Nelson was an American
figure skater
. He competed in ice dance
with Sidney Arnold
.
Later he served as president of the United States Figure Skating Association
.
)
United States
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figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
. He competed in ice dance
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
with Sidney Arnold
Sidney Arnold
Sidney Arnold was an American figure skater. She competed in ice dance with Franklin Nelson.-Results:-References:...
.
Later he served as president of the United States Figure Skating Association
United States Figure Skating Association
U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating on ice in the United States. It is recognized as such by the United States Olympic Committee "USOC" under the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and is the United States member of the International Skating...
.
Results
(with Sidney ArnoldSidney Arnold
Sidney Arnold was an American figure skater. She competed in ice dance with Franklin Nelson.-Results:-References:...
)
| Event | 1956 |
|---|---|
| World Championships World Figure Skating Championships The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion... |
7th |
| U.S. Championships United States Figure Skating Championships The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as "Nationals".Skaters... |
3rd |