John Page (figure skater)

John Ferguson Page (27 March 1900 14 February 1947)[1][2] was a British figure skater who competed both singles and pair skating. He was a World bronze medalist in singles, a World silver medalist in pairs,[3] and 11-time British champion, a record only equaled by Jenna McCorkell (in women's singles).[4] He also competed at the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1928 Winter Olympics in both single and pairs. He was born in Brooklands, Sale, Manchester, and died in Manchester.

John Page
Full nameJohn Ferguson Page
Other namesJack Page
Born27 March 1900
Brooklands, Sale
Died14 February 1947(1947-02-14) (aged 46)
Manchester
Figure skating career
Country United Kingdom
PartnerEthel Muckelt
Medal record
Representing  United Kingdom
Men's Figure skating
World Championships
1926 BerlinMen's singles
Pairs Figure skating
World Championships
1924 ManchesterPairs

At the 1924 Olympics, he finished fifth in the singles event. In the pairs competition, he and his partner Ethel Muckelt finished fourth. Four years later, he finished ninth in the singles event at the St. Moritz Games and with his partner Ethel Muckelt he finished seventh in the pairs competition.

Results

Men's singles

Event 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933
Winter Olympic Games5th9th
World Championships4th3rd5th4th4th
European Championships5th4th
British Championships1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st

Pairs with Muckelt

Event 1924 1926 1928
Winter Olympic Games4th7th
World Championships2nd6th4th

References

  1. Jack Page at Olympedia
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jack Page". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011.
  3. "ISU Figure Skating Media Guide". International Skating Union. 20 September 2023.
  4. Court, Angela (12 March 2024). "Jenna McCorkell's record brings no Olympic guarantees". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 12 March 2024.


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