Maribel Vinson-Owen
Olympic athlete
1911 – 1961
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Who was Maribel Vinson-Owen?
Maribel Yerxa Vinson-Owen was an American figure skater and coach. She competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles and pair skating. As a single skater, she was the 1932 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World medalist, the 1937 North American champion, and a nine-time U.S. national champion. As a pair skater, she was the 1935 North American champion and four-time national champion with George Hill. She also won two national titles with Thornton Coolidge.
Vinson-Owen is tied with Michelle Kwan for the record in U.S. ladies' figure skating titles.
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- Born
- Oct 12, 1911
Winchester - Also known as
- Maribel Vinson
- Spouses
- Guy Owen
(1938 - )
- Guy Owen
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Radcliffe College
- Boston Latin Academy
- Died
- Feb 15, 1961
Kampenhout - Resting place
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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