Irving Brokaw
Olympic athlete
1870 – 1939
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Who was Irving Brokaw?
Isaac Irving Brokaw was an American figure skater, artist, lawyer, and financier. He represented the United States at the 1908 Summer Olympics in the figure skating competition, becoming the first American to compete in a sport included in the Winter Olympic program. After he won an international prize in Switzerland, he brought the International Style of skating back to the United States. His book, "Art of Skating" was known as the figure skater's bible.
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- Born
- Mar 29, 1870
New York City - Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Mar 18, 1939
West Palm Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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