Laurence Owen
American figure skater and champion
Born
1944
81 years ago
Died
February 15th, 1961
64 years ago — 17 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved recognition in figure skating, won the 1961 U.S. Championships. Competed at the World Championships and represented the United States internationally. Tragically died in a plane crash while traveling to the World Championships in 1961. Impacted the sport through his contributions and competitive spirit.
Won the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Competed at the World Figure Skating Championships
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