Lois Waring
Encyclopedia
Lois Waring was an American
figure skater
. She competed in ice dance
with Walter Bainbridge
, and later with Michael McGean
. She was the national champion with Bainbrige in 1947-1949 and North American Champion in 1947 and 1949.
With McGean, she was the national champion in 1950 and 1952.
(with McGean)
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...
. She 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 Walter Bainbridge
Walter Bainbridge
Walter Bainbridge, Jr. was an American figure skater. He began skating in Washington state, when his father, geologist Walter H. Bainbridge, was posted there between 1938 and 1945. He competed in ice dance with Lois Waring. He was the national champion with Waring in 1947-1949 and North American...
, and later with Michael McGean
Michael McGean
Michael McGean was an American ice dancer who competed with Lois Waring. Together, they were the national champions in 1950 and 1952.-Results:Pairs Ice Dance -References:...
. She was the national champion with Bainbrige in 1947-1949 and North American Champion in 1947 and 1949.
With McGean, she was the national champion in 1950 and 1952.
Results
(with Bainbridge)| Event | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Championships North American Figure Skating Championships The North American Figure Skating Championships were a former elite figure skating competition for skaters from the United States and Canada. It was a biennial competition held between 1923 and 1971, with locations alternating between the two countries.Although the event was classified as an... |
1st | 1st | ||
| 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... |
2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st |
(with McGean)
| Event | 1950 | 1951 | 1952 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
1st | 1st |