Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

Daniel Ryan(born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an Americanice dancerwho competed with partnerCarol Ann Peters.

Daniel Ryan
Born	c. 1930
Died	(1961-02-15)February 15, 1961
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Partner	Carol Ann Peters
Medal record Figure skating Ice dancing RepresentingtheUnited States World Championships 1953 Davos Ice dancing 1952 Paris Ice dancing North American Championships 1953 Cleveland Ice dancing

After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to theWorld Figure Skating Championshipsin 1961 with his pupils,Larry PierceandDiane Sherbloom,when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed nearBrussels, Belgium,killing all on board. Ryan was 31 at the time of his death.

Results

(withCarol Ann Peters)

Event	1951	1952	1953
World Championships		3rd	3rd
North American Championships	2nd		1st
U.S. Championships	3rd	2nd	1st

External links

• U.S. Figure Skating biography