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John Dowding (figure skater)

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John Dowding (born April 27, 1957 in Oakville, Ontario[1]) is a Canadian former ice dancer. With partner Lorna Wighton, he won three gold medals at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships[2] and finished sixth at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]

Currently, Mr. Dowding resides in Fresno, California and is the owner of Champion Window Coverings.[3]

Results

(with Lorna Wighton)

Event 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80
Winter Olympic Games 6th[1]
World Championships 10th 6th 6th 5th
Canadian Championships 4th 3rd[2] 2nd[2] 1st[2] 1st[2] 1st[2]
Skate America 3rd
Skate Canada International 8th 6th 3rd[4] 2nd[4]
Nebelhorn Trophy 1st[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Athletes - John Dowding - Overview". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Canadian National Figure Skating Championships: Dance Event". Skate Canada. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Window Covering Design & Installation In Fresno, CA". www.championwc.net. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  4. ^ a b "Skate Canada Results Book" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Skate Canada Results Book" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 95. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2010.