1968 European Figure Skating Championships
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The 1968 European Figure Skating Championships were the European Figure Skating Championships
of the 1967-1968 season. Elite senior-level figure skaters from European ISU Member Nations competed for the title of European Champion. Skaters competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles
, men's singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
In 1968, the European Championships were held in Västerås
, Sweden
.
European Figure Skating Championships
The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion...
of the 1967-1968 season. Elite senior-level figure skaters from European ISU Member Nations competed for the title of European Champion. Skaters competed in the disciplines of ladies' singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, men's singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
.
In 1968, the European Championships were held in Västerås
Västerås
Västerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
.
Men
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| 1 | Emmerich Danzer Emmerich Danzer Emmerich Danzer was an Austrian figure skater and multiple European and World Champion.-Career:Emmerich Danzer began to skate at the age of five. He attended a Catholic school in Vienna... |
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| 2 | Wolfgang Schwarz Wolfgang Schwarz Wolfgang Schwarz was an Austrian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Prior to that, he was best known for finishing as runner-up to Austrian teammate Emmerich Danzer at the World Figure Skating Championships and European Figure Skating Championships multiple... |
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| 3 | Ondrej Nepela Ondrej Nepela Ondrej Nepela was an Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion Slovak figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s and early 1970s.-Career:... |
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| 4 | Patrick Péra Patrick Pera Patrick Péra is a French figure skater. He won the bronze medal in men's singles in the 1968 Winter Olympics and again at the 1972 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:-References:* *... |
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| 5 | Sergei Chetverukhin Sergei Chetverukhin Sergei Alexandrovich Chetverukhin is a former Soviet figure skater. He trained at VSS Trud in Moscow. He is a three-time medalist at the World Figure Skating Championships and a four-time medalist at the European Figure Skating Championships, each time coming in behind Ondrej Nepela... |
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| 6 | Peter Krick | |
| 7 | Marian Filc Marian Filc Marian Filc was a Slovak figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia. He represented Czechoslovakia at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where he was placed 10th.... |
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| 8 | Günter Zöller Günter Zöller Günter Zöller is a German figure skater and figure skating coach.Zöller was a child when he began figure skating. His coach was Jutta Müller... |
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| 9 | Philippe Pélissier Philippe Pélissier Philippe Pélissier is a French retired competitive figure skater who currently works as a coach. As a skater, he won six medals at the French Figure Skating Championships. He competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics, placing 23rd, and at the 1968 Winter Olympics, placing 13th... |
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| 10 | Vladimir Kurenbin Vladimir Kurenbin Vladimir Kurenbin is a former Soviet figure skater and five-time Soviet medalist. A native of Leningrad, he was coached by Igor Moskvin, husband of legendary skater and pairs coach Tamara Moskvina. His only major international competition was the 1968 European Championships, where he finished... |
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| 11 | Giordano Abbondati Giordano Abbondati Giordano Abbondati was a former Italian figure skater and seven-time national champion from 1961-66 and 1968... |
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| 12 | Sergei Volkov Sergey Nikolayevich Volkov Sergey Nikolayevich Volkov was a Soviet figure skater and an Honored Sports Master who he debuted in 1968 European Championship and won the 12th place.... |
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| 13 | Michael Williams | |
| 14 | Jürgen Eberwein | |
| 15 | Günter Anderl Günter Anderl Günter Anderl is an Austrian figure skater who competed in men's singles. He was a three-time Austrian national champion from 1969 to 1971. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics... |
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| 16 | Jacques Mrozek Jacques Mrozek Jacques Mrozek is a former French figure skater who competed in men's singles. He competed at the Winter Olympic Games in 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics and won the gold medal at the 1973 French Figure Skating Championships.... |
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| 17 | Zdzisław Pieńkowski | |
| 18 | Zoltán Horváth | |
| 19 | Daniel Höner | |
| 20 | Thomas Callerud | |
| 21 | Jan Hoffmann Jan Hoffmann Jan Hoffmann is a German figure skater who represented East Germany in competition. A four-time Olympian, he is the 1980 Olympic silver medalist, the 1974 & 1980 World Champion, and a four-time European Champion.He was one of a handful of figure skaters who rotated clockwise, landing on his left... |
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| 22 | Arnoud Hendriks Arnoud Hendriks -Results:-Navigation:... |
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| 23 | Erik Skjold |
Ladies
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Hana Mašková Hana Mašková Hana Mašková was a Czech figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia.-Biography:As a child, Hana spent her days on the ice at the Štvanice Stadium. Reputable coach Karel Glogar noticed the talent in this little girl. Glogar also had been instrumental in the beginning of the career of Ája... |
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| 2 | Gabriele Seyfert Gabriele Seyfert Gabriele Seyfert is a retired German figure skater. She is a two-time world champion , and the 1968 Olympic silver medalist.-Biography:... |
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| 3 | Beatrix Schuba Beatrix Schuba Trixi Schuba is an Austrian figure skater and is a six-time Austrian champion , a two-time European champion , a two-time World champion , and Olympic champion of 1972, all in ladies' singles.She is considered to be one of the best compulsory figure skaters ever.-Biography:Born in Vienna,... |
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| 4 | Zsuzsa Almássy Zsuzsa Almássy Zsuzsa Almássy is a Hungarian former Olympic figure skater. She trained with Arnold Gerschwiler.-Results:-References:* -Navigation:... |
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| 5 | Sally-Anne Stapleford Sally-Anne Stapleford Sally-Anne Martine Stapleford OBE is a British former figure skater and a figure skating administrator, referee and judge. She is the 1965 European silver medalist... |
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| 6 | Elena Shcheglova Elena Shcheglova Elena Shcheglova is a Russian figure skater who represented the Soviet Union in international competition. She placed 12th at the 1968 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:-References:* -Navigation:... |
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| 7 | Elisabeth Nestler | |
| 8 | Monika Feldmann | |
| 9 | Patricia Ann Dodd | |
| 10 | Petra Ruhrmann | |
| 11 | Elisabeth Mikula | |
| 12 | Galina Grzhibovskaya | |
| 13 | Marie Vichova | |
| 14 | Martina Clausner | |
| 15 | Charlotte Walter | |
| 16 | Frances Waghorn | |
| 17 | Sonja Morgenstern Sonja Morgenstern thumb|Sonja Morgenstern is a German figure skater and figure skating coach.Morgenstern was coached by Jutta Müller in Chemnitz and represented the SC Karl-Marx-Stadt club and East Germany . In 1966 she won the Spartakiade in figure skating. Two years later she participated in the Winter Olympics... |
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| 18 | Rita Trapanese Rita Trapanese Rita Trapanese was an Italian figure skater. She was the 1972 European silver medalist and the 1971 bronze medalist... |
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| 19 | Sylvaine Duban Sylvaine Duban Sylvaine Duban is a former French figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the French Figure Skating Championships in 1967 and 1968. She finished 18th at the 1967 World Figure Skating Championships and 27th at the 1968 Winter Olympics.-Results:-References:*... |
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| 20 | Anneke Heydt | |
| 21 | Elena Mois |  Romania |
| 22 | Tone Merete Øien | |
| 23 | Eva Hermansson | |
| 24 | Jette Vad | |
| 25 | Dunja Vujcic |
Pairs
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Liudmila Belousova / Oleg Protopopov Oleg Protopopov Oleg Alekseyevich Protopopov is a Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With his partner Ludmila Belousova, he is a two-time Olympic champion and four-time World champion .- Career :Protopopov started skating relatively late, at age 15... |
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| 2 | Tamara Moskvina Tamara Moskvina Tamara Nikolayevna Moskvina , née Bratus is a Russian pair skating coach and former competitive skater. In pair skating with partner Alexei Mishin, she was the 1969 World silver medalist and Soviet national champion. In ladies singles, she was a five-time Soviet national champion... / Alexei Mishin Alexei Mishin Alexei Nikolaevich Mishin is a Russian figure skating coach and former pair skater. With partner Tamara Moskvina, he was the 1969 World silver medalist and USSR national champion.... |
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| 3 | Heidemarie Steiner Heidemarie Steiner Heidemarie Steiner married Walther, is a German figure skater and coach. She competed in pair skating and ladies singles.... / Heinz-Ulrich Walther Heinz-Ulrich Walther Heinz-Ulrich Walther is a German pair skater and figure skating judge who represented East Germany and the Unified Team of Germany in competition.- Biography :... |
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| 4 | Margot Glockshuber Margot Glockshuber Margot Glockshuber is a former West German pair skater. With partner Wolfgang Danne, she is the 1968 Winter Olympics bronze medalist. They are also the 1967 World and European silver medalists.-Results:... / Wolfgang Danne Wolfgang Danne Wolfgang Danne is a former West German pair skater. With partner Margot Glockshuber, he is the 1968 Winter Olympics bronze medalist. They are also the 1967 World and European silver medalists.Competitive highlights... |
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| 5 | Irina Rodnina Irina Rodnina Irina Konstantinovna Rodnina is one of the most successful figure skaters ever and the only pair skater to win 10 successive World Championships and three successive Olympic gold medals . She initially competed with Alexei Ulanov and later teamed up with Alexander Zaitsev... / Alexei Ulanov Alexei Ulanov Alexei Nikolaevich Ulanov is a retired pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With Irina Rodnina, he is the 1972 Olympic champion and a four-time World champion. They were coached by Stanislav Zhuk and trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow. He later competed with wife... |
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| 6 | Gudrun Hauss / Walter Häfner | |
| 7 | Irene Müller Irene Müller Irene Müller is a former East German pair skater who competed with partner Hans-Georg Dallmer. They won the gold medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships in 1965 and 1968 and finished ninth at the 1968 Winter Olympics... / Hans-Georg Dallmer Hans-Georg Dallmer Hans-Georg Dallmer is a former East German pair skater who competed with partner Irene Müller. They won the gold medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships in 1965 and 1968 and finished ninth at the 1968 Winter Olympics... |
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| 8 | Liana Drahova / Peter Bartosiewicz | |
| 9 | Marianne Streifler / Herbert Wiesinger Herbert Wiesinger Herbert Wiesinger is a German former pair skater.He partnered with Marianne Streifler until 1969. They were two-time German silver medalists and placed 11th at the 1968 Winter Olympics. The pair represented the Frankfurter REC club.He teamed up with Almut Lehmann in 1970 and competed with her... |
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| 10 | Brigitte Weise / Michael Brychy | |
| 11 | Bohunka Sramkova / Jan Sramek | |
| 12 | Evelyne Schneider Evelyne Schneider Evelyne Schneider is an Austrian pair skater. With partner Wilhelm Bietak, she represented Austria at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where they placed 15th.... / Wilhelm Bietak Wilhelm Bietak Wilhelm "Willy" Bietak is an Austrian pair skater and skating event producer. During his career, he competed internationally with partners Evelyne Schneider and Gerlinde Schönbauer, and competed at the Olympic Games with both of them... |
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| 13 | Linda Bernard / Raymond Wilson | |
| 14 | Mona Szabo / Peter Szabo | |
| 15 | Janina Poremska / Piotr Sczypa Piotr Sczypa Piotr Jan Sczypa, also known as Peter Sczypa is a Polish former pair skater who competed with Janina Poremska and Teresa Skrzek. He is currently a figure skating coach. He coaches Sarah Hecken.... |
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| 16 | Edith Sperl / Heinz Wirz | |
| 17 | Barbka Senk / Mitja Sketa | |
| 18 | Fabienne Etlensperger / Jean-Roland Racle | |
| 19 | Grażyna Osmańska / Adam Brodecki | |
| 20 | Bjerke Magnussen / Erik Grunert |
Ice Dancing
| Rank | Name | Nation |
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| 1 | Diane Towler Diane Towler Diane Towler is a former British ice dancer and currently a figure skating coach.... / Bernard Ford Bernard Ford Bernard Ford, MBE, is a British former ice dancer. With partner Diane Towler, he is a four-time World, European, and British Champion. He is also a World Professional Ice Dance Champion... |
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| 2 | Yvonne Suddick / Malcolm Cannon | |
| 3 | Janet Sawbridge / Jon Lane | |
| 4 | Irina Grishkova / Viktor Ryzhkin | |
| 5 | Liudmila Pakhomova / Alexander Gorshkov | |
| 6 | Angelika Buck Angelika Buck Angelika Buck was a German ice dancer. She was a team with her brother Erich Buck. They were the first Germans to capture the European title in ice dancing.... / Erich Buck Erich Buck Erich Buck was a German ice dancer. He was a team with his sister Angelika Buck. They were the first Germans to capture the European title in ice dancing.... |
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| 7 | Annerose Baier / Eberhard Rüger | |
| 8 | Edit Mató / Karoly Csanády | |
| 9 | Milena Tumova / Josef Pesek | |
| 10 | Dana Novotna / Jaromír Holan | |
| 11 | Susanna Carpani / Sergei Pirelli | |
| 12 | Ilona Berecz / István Sugár | |
| 13 | Claude Couste / Jean-Pierre Noullet | |
| 14 | Pascale Aynes / Pascal Germe | |
| 15 | Steffi Bohme / Bernd Egert | |
| 16 | Teresa Weyna / Pietr Bojańczyk | |
| 17 | Edeltrud Rutty / Joachim Iglowstein |