Louise E. Weigel Atwill (August 26, 1912 in Buffalo, New York – December 1982 in Buffalo) 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.
Louise Weigel | |
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Full name | Louise E. Weigel Atwill |
Born | Buffalo, New York | August 26, 1912
Died | 1982 (aged 69–70) Buffalo, New York |
Figure skating career | |
Country | United States |
On October 9, 2018, Louise was inducted into the Greater Buffalo (NY) Sports Hall of Fame along with her sisters, Estelle and Mary.
Results
editEvent | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 |
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Winter Olympics | 14th | 21st | |||
U.S. Championships | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
References
edit- Sports-Reference.com
- "Smith brings...". The Buffalo News. October 10, 2018. p. B1.