Arthur Cumming (figure skater)

Arthur Warren Jack Cumming (8 May 1889 – 9 May 1914) was a British figure skater.[1] He came in second of the three participants in the special figures event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, earning him a silver medal.[2] This was the only year in which special figures was an Olympic event. Cumming also participated in pair skating with partner Mrs. Arthur Cadogan. They placed 7th at the World Championships in 1912 and 1913. Cumming was involved in a motorcycle accident in May 1914 after which he contracted tetanus and died.[3]

Arthur Cumming
Full nameArthur Warren Jack Cumming
Born(1889-05-08)8 May 1889
Died9 May 1914(1914-05-09) (aged 25)
Figure skating career
Country Great Britain
Medal record
Men's figure skating
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1908 London Special figures

Results

Men's singles
Event 1911 1912 1913
World Championships5th
British Championships1st1st

Pairs

(with Mrs. Arthur Cadogan)

Event 1912 1913
World Championships7th7th

Special Figures
Event 1908
Olympic Games2nd

References
  1. "Arthur Cumming". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. Figure Skating – Men London 1908 (Special Figures)
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arthur Cumming". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.


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