Scott Allen
Figure Skater, Olympic athlete
1949 –
Who is Scott Allen?
Scott Ethan Allen is an American figure skater. He is the 1964 Olympic bronze medalist, the 1965 World silver medalist, and the 1964 and 1966 U.S. national champion.
Allen made his national debut at the age of 9, winning the silver medal in the novice men's division at the 1959 U.S. Championships. At that time he was the youngest competitor ever to skate in the Championships.
He won the bronze medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics two days before his 15th birthday, becoming the youngest medalist at the Winter Olympics. He still holds the record for the youngest male medalist and the youngest individual medalist.
He represented the Skating Club of New York in competition. After his skating career, Allen attended Harvard University, class of 1971. He currently resides in New York City.
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- Born
- Feb 8, 1949
Newark - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Harvard University
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on July 23, 2013
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