1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
| 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 10 – 12 |
| Season: | 1963–64 |
| Location: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Venue: | Cleveland Arena |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Scott Allen | |
| Ladies' singles: Peggy Fleming | |
| Pairs: Judianne Fotheringill & Jerry Fotheringill | |
| Ice dance: Darlene Streich & Charles Fetter | |
| Previous: 1963 US Championships | |
| Next: 1965 U.S. Championships | |
The 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio from January 10–12, 1964. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
The event determined the U.S. team for the 1964 Olympic Games and 1964 World Championships.
Senior results
[edit]Men
[edit]Scott Allen defeated defending champion Thomas Litz, winning both the compulsory figures and free skating.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Allen |
| 2 | Thomas Litz |
| 3 | Monty Hoyt |
| 4 | Gary Visconti |
| 5 | Billy Chapel |
| 6 | David Edwards |
| 7 | Buddy Zak |
Ladies
[edit]Peggy Fleming was the surprise champion. She had placed third in the compulsory figures. Fleming skated a spectacular free skating with a succession of double jumps with flow and ease, completing her program with a flawless fast spin.[1]
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peggy Fleming |
| 2 | Albertina Noyes |
| 3 | Christine Haigler |
| 4 | Lorraine Hanlon |
| 5 | Barbara Roles-Pursley |
| 6 | Myrna Bodek |
| 7 | Joya Utermohlen |
| 8 | Lynn Thomas |
Pairs
[edit]Siblings Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill retained their title, and Vivian / Ronald Joseph retained their silver medals.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill |
| 2 | Vivian Joseph / Ronald Joseph |
| 3 | Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
[edit]Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter were the new champions.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter |
| 2 | Carol MacSween / Robert Munz |
| 3 | Lorna Dyer / John Carrell |
| 4 | Ardith Paul / King Cole |
Junior results
[edit]Men
[edit]| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Wood |
| 2 | Duane Maki |
| 3 | Richard Callaghan |
| 4 | Paul McGrath |
Ladies
[edit]| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carol S. Noir |
Pairs
[edit]| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Yaggi / Gene Floyd |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
[edit]| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kristin Fortune / Claude Sweet |
Novice results
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References
[edit]- ^ "Girl, 15, Wins U.S. Skating Title - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.