Estelle Weigel
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Estelle D. Weigel Schmitt (born November 18, 1914 in Buffalo, New York
; died 1967) was an American
figure skater in ladies singles. She won the bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships
in 1934 and competed in the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. Her older sister, Louise Weigel
, also skated in the Olympics.
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
; died 1967) was an American
United States
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figure skater in ladies singles. She won the bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships
United States Figure Skating Championships
The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as "Nationals".Skaters...
in 1934 and competed in the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. Her older sister, Louise Weigel
Louise Weigel
Louise E. Weigel Atwill was an American figure skater. She competed in the Winter Olympic Games twice and twice won the ladies silver medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Her younger sister, Estelle Weigel, also skated in the Olympics.-Results:-References:*...
, also skated in the Olympics.
Results
| Event | 1934 | 1936 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
22nd | |
| U.S. Championships United States Figure Skating Championships The United States Figure Skating Championships is figure skating competition held annually to crown the national champions of the United States. The competition is sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating. In the U.S. skating community, the event is often referred to informally as "Nationals".Skaters... |
3rd |