The1960U.S. Figure Skating Championshipswas held at theCivic Ice ArenainSeattlefrom January 27 through 30, 1960. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines –men's singles, ladies' singles,pair skating,andice dancing– across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
| 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 27 – 30 |
| Season: | 1959–60 |
| Location: | Seattle, Washington |
| Venue: | Civic Ice Arena |
| Previous: 1959 U.S. Championships | |
| Next: 1961 U.S. Championships | |
The event determined the U.S. teams for the1960 Winter Olympicsand1960 World Championships.
Senior results
editIn the men's, ladies', and pairs' divisions, the competitions were won by the defending champions, while the vacant dance title was won by the previous year's silver medalists.
Men
editTim Brownwon the compulsory figures competition overDavid Jenkins,but Jenkins responded with a superior free skating that included two triple jumps. He received no mark lower than 5.8 for this performance and won the title on a 4-1 ordinal decision.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Jenkins |
| 2 | Tim Brown |
| 3 | Robert Brewer |
| 4 | Bradley Lord |
| 5 | Gregory Kelley |
| 6 | Barlow Nelson |
| WD | James Short |
Ladies
editCarol Heissbuilt up a large lead in the compulsory figures which meant her title was never in serious doubt. However,Barbara Ann Rolescaptured the audience with an outstanding free skating performance.
Heiss went on to capture gold medal in the1960 Winter Olympics,while Roles won bronze medal at the Games. At the1960 World Championships,Heiss finished first and Roles came in third.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Heiss |
| 2 | Barbara Roles |
| 3 | Laurence Owen |
| 4 | Stephanie Westerfeld |
Pairs
editLudingtons won bronze medal at the1960 Winter Olympics.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nancy Ludington/Ron Ludington |
| 2 | Maribel Owen/Dudley Richards |
| 3 | Ila Ray Hadley/Ray Hadley, Jr. |
| 4 | Gayle Freed/Karl Freed |
| 5 | Judianne Fotheringill/Jerry Fotheringill |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Margie Ackles/Charles Phillips |
| 2 | Marilyn Meeker/Larry Pierce |
| 3 | Yvonne Littlefield/Roger Campbell |
| 4 | Thomasine Pierce/Roy Speeg |
| 5 | Jean Robinson/Richard Wayland |
| 6 | Sandra Stoffer/Ray Sato |
Junior results
editMen
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Ramsay |
| 2 | Bruce Heiss |
| 3 | Frank Carroll |
| 4 | Richard Vraa |
| 5 | Monty Hoyt |
| 6 | Tommy DeBaca |
| 7 | Scott Ethan Allen |
| 8 | Harvey Balch |
| 9 | Ronnie Frank |
Ladies
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Howland |
| 2 | Rhode Lee Michelson |
| 3 | Vicky Fisher |
| 4 | Lorraine Hanlon |
| 5 | Brenda Farmer |
| 6 | Mary Batdorf |
| 7 | Rosemary Crowley |
| 8 | Pam Zekman |
Pairs
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laurie Hickox/William Hickox |
| 2 | Vivian Joseph/Ronald Joseph |
| 3 | Mary McGrath/Jeff Flowers |
| 4 | Elizabeth George/Paul George |
| 5 | Joan Heiser/Peter Betts |
| 6 | Joan Santo/Jack Woodstrom |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
edit* Eliminated before Final Round
Novice results
editMen
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Madden |
| 2 | Bobby Mecay |
| 3 | Walter Hypes |
| 4 | Skipper Mullins |
| 5 | Donald Bartelson |
| 6 | Loren Carlson |
| 7 | Peter Meyer |
| 8 | Frank Holman |
| 9 | Paul George |
Ladies
edit| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Noir |
| 2 | Ellen Kullmann |
| 3 | Myrna Bodek |
| 4 | Eloise Morgan |
| 5 | Valery Hvatum |
| 6 | Helen Dane |
| 7 | Constance Brewster |
| 8 | Bonnie Carlson |
| 9 | Janet Smith |
Sources
edit- "The United States Championships",Skatingmagazine, March 1960