Karol Kennedy

Karol Kennedy
Personal information
Country represented United States
Born (1932-02-14)February 14, 1932
Shelton, Washington, U.S.
Died June 25, 2004(2004-06-25) (aged 72)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Former partner Peter Kennedy

Karol Estelle Kennedy Kucher (February 14, 1932 in Shelton, Washington – June 25, 2004 in Seattle, Washington) was an American pair skater. With her brother, Peter, she won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids," they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics.

Competitive highlights

(all with Peter)

Event 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952
Winter Olympic Games 6th 2nd
World Championships 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd
North American Championships 3rd 1st 1st
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

References

Note: Peter Kennedy has also been credited as Michael Kennedy


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