Jeffrey Buttle

Canadian figure skater and Olympic medalist

Jeffrey Buttle - Canadian figure skater and Olympic medalist
Born

September 1st, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Competed in figure skating at an elite level. Achieved significant success in both junior and senior competitions. Captured the title at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Earned a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Also garnered multiple national titles.

Won the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships

Secured a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Claimed several Canadian national titles

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