Louise Weigel

Louise E. Weigel Atwill (August 26, 1912 in Buffalo, New York – December 1982 in Buffalo) was an American figure skater. She competed in the Winter Olympic Games twice and twice won the ladies silver medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Her younger sister, Estelle Weigel, also skated in the Olympics.

Louise Weigel
Full nameLouise E. Weigel Atwill
Born(1912-08-26)August 26, 1912
Buffalo, New York
Died1982 (aged 6970)
Buffalo, New York
Figure skating career
Country United States

On October 9, 2018, Louise was inducted into the Greater Buffalo (NY) Sports Hall of Fame along with her sisters, Estelle and Mary.

Results

Event 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Winter Olympics14th21st
U.S. Championships 3rd3rd2nd3rd2nd

References

  • Sports-Reference.com
  • "Smith brings...". The Buffalo News. October 10, 2018. p. B1.


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