Tenley Albright
Figure Skater and Physician
Born
July 18th, 1935
90 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved prominence as a figure skater, winning a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics held in Oslo. Also secured three World Championships and six U.S. Championships. Pursued a career in medicine, earning a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and specializing in surgery. Served as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and contributed to various medical communities.
Gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics
Three-time World Champion
Six-time U.S. Champion
Medical degree from Harvard Medical School
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