Dianne de Leeuw
Encyclopedia
Dianne Margaret de Leeuw (born 19 November 1955) is a Dutch
figure skater
. She is the 1975 World champion
, the 1976 European champion
, and the 1976 Olympic silver medalist
.
, USA. Her mother is Dutch and her father had dual US/Dutch citizenship. Dianne de Leeuw skated for the Netherlands, despite having been born and having spent most of her youth in the U.S.
She was voted the female athlete of the Netherlands in 1975 by winning the World Ice Skating Championship. She was known for her classic skating style and beautiful pantyhosed legs. She was also flag carrier at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games for the Netherlands.
Following her retirement from skating, she became a coach. She has coached at the Westminster Ice Palace in Westminster
, California
. She married her former coach Doug Chapman
and they coach skating together.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
. She is the 1975 World champion
World Figure Skating Championships
The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...
, the 1976 European champion
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...
, and the 1976 Olympic silver medalist
Figure skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics
The 1976 Winter Olympic Games figure skating results. Ice dancing was introduced as an Olympic event in these Olympics.-Medal table:-Men:Referee:* Sonia BianchettiAssistant Referee:* Emil Skákala...
.
Career
De Leeuw was born in Orange, CaliforniaOrange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
, USA. Her mother is Dutch and her father had dual US/Dutch citizenship. Dianne de Leeuw skated for the Netherlands, despite having been born and having spent most of her youth in the U.S.
She was voted the female athlete of the Netherlands in 1975 by winning the World Ice Skating Championship. She was known for her classic skating style and beautiful pantyhosed legs. She was also flag carrier at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games for the Netherlands.
Following her retirement from skating, she became a coach. She has coached at the Westminster Ice Palace in Westminster
Westminster, California
-Government:In the state legislature Westminster is located in the 34th, Senate District, represented by Democrat Lou Correa and Republican Tom Harman respectively, and in the 67th and 68th Assembly District, represented by Republicans Jim Silva and Van Tran respectively...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She married her former coach Doug Chapman
Doug Chapman
Doug Chapman is a stunt performer and actor, a member of Stunts Canada, who works in film and television.-Biography:Height: 5 ft 10in...
and they coach skating together.
Results
| Event | 1970-71 | 1971-72 | 1972-73 | 1973-74 | 1974-75 | 1975-76 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympics Winter Olympic Games The Winter Olympic Games is a sporting event, which occurs every four years. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The original sports were alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping and speed skating... |
16th | 2nd | ||||
| World Championships World Figure Skating Championships The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion... |
17th | 15th | 3rd | 1st | 3rd | |
| European Championships 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... |
19th | 9th | 6th | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
| Dutch Championships Dutch Figure Skating Championships The Dutch Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of the Netherlands. Skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing... |
1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Richmond Trophy Richmond Trophy The Richmond Trophy was an international figure skating competition for ladies held annually from 1949 to 1980 at the Richmond ice rink near London. It was the only invitational international competition held on a regular basis in the post-war years... |
1st | |||||