Sandi Sweitzer
Sandi Sue Sweitzer (born September 16, 1946) is an American former figure skater who competed in pairs with Roy Wagelein. They won the silver medal at the 1968 U.S. Championships and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics.
| Sandi Sweitzer | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sandi Sue Sweitzer |
| Born | September 16, 1946 Santa Monica, California |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Partner | Roy Wagelein |
| Skating club | Pickwick Center Skating Club |
| Retired | 1968 |
Personal life
Sweitzer was born on September 16, 1946, in Santa Monica, California.[1] She married Roy Wagelein following the 1968 Olympics and the two had a daughter, Kristia, before divorcing.[2][3]
Career
Sweitzer was a member of the Pickwick Center Skating Club.[1] She teamed up with Wagelein ahead of the 1967–68 season.
Sweitzer/Wagelein were awarded the silver medal at the 1968 U.S. Championships, having finished second to Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman. They were included in the U.S. team to the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. The pair placed 8th in the short program, 6th in the free skate, and 7th overall at the Olympics.[1] Making their final competitive appearance, they placed 8th at the 1968 World Championships in Geneva, Switzerland.
After retiring from competition, Sweitzer/Wagelein performed with the West Company of the Ice Capades for seven years.[3]
Results
- With Wagelein
| International | |
|---|---|
| Event | 1968 |
| Winter Olympics | 7th |
| World Championships | 8th |
| National | |
| U.S. Championships | 2nd |
References
- "Sandi Sweitzer". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
- Rutherford, Lynn (June 26, 2008). "Olympian Wagelein passes away in Phoenix". IceNetwork.com.
- "Passings: Roy Wagelein: World Team Member—1966, 1967, 1968 Olympic Team Member –1968" (PDF). Vol. 63, no. 4. The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club News Bulletin. July 2008. p. 9. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 3, 2016.