Megan Taylor
British figure skater and Olympian
Born
October 25th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
1993
32 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed in figure skating during the mid-20th century. Achieved significant recognition in national and international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Contributed to the development of the sport in the UK through participation in various events and performances.
Competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics
Won several national championships
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