James H. Johnson (figure skater)

James Henry Johnson (1874 – 15 November 1921) was a British pair skater competitive during the early days of modern figure skating. He and partner Phyllis Johnson won the silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics to include figure skating events.[1]

Olympic medal record
Figure skating
Silver medal – second place 1908 London Pairs
James H. Johnson
Born1874
Died(1921-11-15)15 November 1921
Figure skating career
Country United Kingdom
Medal record
Representing  United Kingdom
Pairs Figure skating
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1908 London Pairs
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1912 ManchesterPairs
Bronze medal – third place1910 BerlinPairs
Gold medal – first place1909 StockholmPairs

The Johnsons also participated in the first official World Figure Skating Championships pairs' competition, placing second behind Anna Hübler and Heinrich Burger of Germany. The Johnsons finished first in 1909, third in 1910, and first again in 1912.

Results

(with Phyllis Johnson)

Event 1908 1909 1910 1912
Summer Olympic Games2nd
World Championships1st3rd1st

References

  1. "James H. Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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