John Nightingale (figure skater)

John Nightingale (born December 2, 1928) is an American former figure skater. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He competed in pairs with partner Janet Gerhauser, twice winning the silver medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships and taking part in the 1952 Winter Olympic Games. He also competed in fours with Gerhauser, Marilyn Thomsen, and Marlyn Thomsen and won the 1949 North American title.

John Nightingale
Full nameJohn Sheridan Nightingale
Born (1928-12-02) December 2, 1928
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Medal record
Representing United States
Pairs' Figure skating
North American Championships
Silver medal – second place 1951 CalgaryPairs
Fours' Figure skating
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1949 PhiladelphiaFours

Competitive highlights

Results

(with Gerhauser)

Event 1951 1952
Winter Olympics6th
World Championships8th5th
North American Championships2nd
U.S. Championships2nd2nd

Fours

(with Gerhauser, Thomsen, and Thomsen)

Event 1949
North American Championships1st

References


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