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Arthur Cumming (figure skater)

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Name
  
Arthur Cumming

Role
  
Olympic athlete


Died
  
May 9, 1914, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

Olympic medals
  
Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's special figures

Country represented
  
United Kingdom

Arthur Warren J. Cumming (8 May 1889 – 9 May 1914) was a British figure skater. He came in second of the three participants in the special figures event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, earning him a silver medal. 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.

Pairs

(with Mrs. Arthur Cadogan)

References

Arthur Cumming (figure skater) Wikipedia