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Peter Kennedy (figure skater)

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Name
  
Peter Kennedy

Role
  
Olympic athlete


Partner
  
Karol Kennedy

Siblings
  
Karol Kennedy

Full name
  
Michael Edward Kennedy III

Born
  
September 4, 1927 (age 96) (
1927-09-04
)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.

Skating club
  
Seattle Skating Club Broadmoor Skating Club

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948–1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids," they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was born in Olympia, Washington.

Competitive highlights

(all with Karol)

References

Peter Kennedy (figure skater) Wikipedia