1966 World Figure Skating Championships

The World Figure Skating Championships
World Figure Skating Championships
The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...

is an annual figure skating competition

Figure skating competition

-International:* International competitions sanctioned by the International Skating Union. These competitions are held using ISU rules; skaters are entered by their respective national skating federations....

sanctioned by the International Skating Union

International Skating Union

The International Skating Union is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands in 1892, making it one of the oldest international...

in which figure skaters

Figure skating

Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...

compete for the title of World Champion.

The 1966 competitions for men, ladies, pairs and ice dancing took place February 22 to February 27, 1966 in Davos

Davos

Davos is a municipality in the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 11,248 . Davos is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range...

, Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....

Men

Rank	Name	Places
1	Emmerich Danzer Emmerich Danzer Emmerich Danzer was an Austrian figure skater and multiple European and World Champion.-Career:Emmerich Danzer began to skate at the age of five. He attended a Catholic school in Vienna...	11
2	Wolfgang Schwarz Wolfgang Schwarz Wolfgang Schwarz was an Austrian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Prior to that, he was best known for finishing as runner-up to Austrian teammate Emmerich Danzer at the World Figure Skating Championships and European Figure Skating Championships multiple...	25
3	Gary Visconti Gary Visconti Gary Visconti was an American figure skater. He won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships twice and captured the bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships two times. He currently works as a coach.-Results:...	28
4	Scott Allen Scott Allen Scott Ethan Allen is an American figure skater. He is the 1964 Olympic bronze medalist, the 1965 World silver medalist, and the 1964 and 1966 U.S. national champion....	33
5	Nobuo Sato Nobuo Sato is a Japanese figure skater and coach. He is a ten-time Japanese national champion. He represented Japan at the 1960 Winter Olympics, where he placed 14th, and at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he placed 8th. His best finish at the World Championships was 4th in 1965. He is married to Kumiko Okawa...	46
6	Patrick Péra Patrick Pera Patrick Péra is a French figure skater. He won the bronze medal in men's singles in the 1968 Winter Olympics and again at the 1972 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:-References:* *...	52
7	Donald Knight Donald Knight (figure skater) Donald Knight is the 1965-1967 Canadian national champion in men's singles. He won the North American Figure Skating Championships in 1967, having placed third in the previous competition, in 1965. Knight also won the bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1965...	66
8	Ondrej Nepela Ondrej Nepela Ondrej Nepela was an Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion Slovak figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s and early 1970s.-Career:...	82
9	Giordano Abbondati Giordano Abbondati Giordano Abbondati was a former Italian figure skater and seven-time national champion from 1961-66 and 1968...	92
10	Jay Humphry Jay Humphry Jay Humphry is a Canadian former figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1968 and 1969 and competed in the 1968 Winter Olympics...	106
11	Charles Snelling	100
12	William Chapel	103
13	Robert Dureville Robert Dureville Robert Dureville is a French figure skater. He is a six-time French silver medalist. He represented France at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he placed 17th.-Competitive highlights:-References:* *...	106
14	Ralph Borghard Ralph Borghard Ralph Borghard is a German figure skater who competed for both West Germany and East Germany. He competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics representing the United Team of Germany and placed 11th. He first competed representing East Germany, then defected in 1966 and competed for West Germany after that...	111
15	Jenő Ébert	124
16	Günter Anderl Günter Anderl Günter Anderl is an Austrian figure skater who competed in men's singles. He was a three-time Austrian national champion from 1969 to 1971. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics...	148
17	Valeri Meshkov	157
18	Malcolm Cannon	160
19	Tsuguhiko Kozuka Tsuguhiko Kozuka is a Japanese figure skater who is now a coach. He won the three-time Japan Figure Skating Championships. He placed 18th in the 1968 Winter Olympic Games. He is the father of Takahiko Kozuka.He is now an International Judge for Japan.-Results:-References:...	168
20	Bodo Bockenauer	175
21	Hansjörg Studer	185

Judges were

John R. Shoemaker
Oskar Madl
Néri Valdes
S. Francis
K. Minami
Eugen Romminger
Rolf Steinmann
Sergei Vasiliev
Zoltán Balázs

Ladies

Rank	Name	Places
1	Peggy Fleming Peggy Fleming Peggy Gail Fleming is an American figure skater. She is the 1968 Olympic Champion in Ladies' singles and a three-time World Champion...	9
2	Gabriele Seyfert Gabriele Seyfert Gabriele Seyfert is a retired German figure skater. She is a two-time world champion , and the 1968 Olympic silver medalist.-Biography:...	22
3	Petra Burka	23
4	Valerie Jones Valerie Jones Valerie Jones is a former Canadian figure skater who won the national title in 1967.-Results:-Navigation:...	41
5	Nicole Hassler Nicole Hassler Nicole Hassler was a French figure skater. She was the 1963 World bronze medalist, the 1963 European silver medalist and the 1964-1966 European bronze medalist...	42
6	Hana Mašková Hana Mašková Hana Mašková was a Czech figure skater who competed for Czechoslovakia.-Biography:As a child, Hana spent her days on the ice at the Štvanice Stadium. Reputable coach Karel Glogar noticed the talent in this little girl. Glogar also had been instrumental in the beginning of the career of Ája...	63
7	Zsuzsa Almássy Zsuzsa Almássy Zsuzsa Almássy is a Hungarian former Olympic figure skater. She trained with Arnold Gerschwiler.-Results:-References:* -Navigation:...	67
8	Miwa Fukuhara Miwa Fukuhara is a Japanese figure skater who is now a coach. She was born in Tokyo.She is a six-time Japanese national champion. She finished 21st in the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, and 5th in the 1964 Winter Olympic Games. She is a member of the founding family of Shiseido....	63
9	Albertina Noyes Albertina Noyes Albertina Natalie "Tina" Noyes is an American former figure skater. She won the silver medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships four times and is the 1967 North American bronze medalist. She represented the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where she placed 8th, and at the 1968...	83
10	Kumiko Okawa	88
11	Uschi Keszler Uschi Keszler Uschi Keszler is a former West German figure skater and current international figure-skating coach and choreographer....	101
12	Pamela Schneider	105
13	Sally-Anne Stapleford Sally-Anne Stapleford Sally-Anne Martine Stapleford OBE is a British former figure skater and a figure skating administrator, referee and judge. She is the 1965 European silver medalist...	115
14	Elisabeth Mikula	132
15	Roberta Laurent	133
16	Elisabeth Nestler	148
17	Elena Shcheglova Elena Shcheglova Elena Shcheglova is a Russian figure skater who represented the Soviet Union in international competition. She placed 12th at the 1968 Winter Olympics.-Competitive highlights:-References:* -Navigation:...	151
18	Pia Zürcher	151
19	Beate Richter	170
20	Martina Clausner	176

Judges were

Yvonne S. McGowan
Joan McLagan
Walter Malek
V. Siegmund
Kinuko Ueno
Gérard Rodrigues-Henriques
János Zsigmondi
Geoffry Yates
Milan Duchón

Pairs

Rank	Name	Places
1	Liudmila Belousova / Oleg Protopopov Oleg Protopopov Oleg Alekseyevich Protopopov is a Russian pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With his partner Ludmila Belousova, he is a two-time Olympic champion and four-time World champion .- Career :Protopopov started skating relatively late, at age 15...	13
2	Tatiana Zhuk / Alexander Gorelik	14
3	Cynthia Kauffman Cynthia Kauffman Cynthia Diane Kauffman is an American pair skater. With brother Ronald Kauffman, she a four-time U.S. national champion and a three-time World bronze medalist... / Ronald Kauffman Ronald Kauffman Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Kauffman is an American pair skater. With sister Cynthia Kauffman, he a four-time U.S. national champion and a three-time World bronze medalist...	30
4	Margot Glockshuber Margot Glockshuber Margot Glockshuber is a former West German pair skater. With partner Wolfgang Danne, she is the 1968 Winter Olympics bronze medalist. They are also the 1967 World and European silver medalists.-Results:... / Wolfgang Danne Wolfgang Danne Wolfgang Danne is a former West German pair skater. With partner Margot Glockshuber, he is the 1968 Winter Olympics bronze medalist. They are also the 1967 World and European silver medalists.Competitive highlights...	35
5	Sonja Pfersdorf / Günther Matzdorf	46
6	Gudrun Hauss / Walter Häfner	56
7	Irene Müller Irene Müller Irene Müller is a former East German pair skater who competed with partner Hans-Georg Dallmer. They won the gold medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships in 1965 and 1968 and finished ninth at the 1968 Winter Olympics... / Hans-Georg Dallmer Hans-Georg Dallmer Hans-Georg Dallmer is a former East German pair skater who competed with partner Irene Müller. They won the gold medal at the East German Figure Skating Championships in 1965 and 1968 and finished ninth at the 1968 Winter Olympics...	60
8	Monique Mathys / Yves Aellig	80.5
9	Heidemarie Steiner Heidemarie Steiner Heidemarie Steiner married Walther, is a German figure skater and coach. She competed in pair skating and ladies singles.... / Heinz-Ulrich Walther Heinz-Ulrich Walther Heinz-Ulrich Walther is a German pair skater and figure skating judge who represented East Germany and the Unified Team of Germany in competition.- Biography :...	87.5
10	Agnes Wlachowská / Peter Bartosiewicz	89
11	Susan Behrens / Roy Wagelein Roy Wagelein Roy Charles Wagelein was an American pair skater. Competing with partner Susan Behrens, he captured the silver medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1966 and 1967. He then teamed up with Sandi Sweitzer and finished second again at the U.S...	92
12	Mona Szabo / Peter Szabo	104
13	Susan Huehnergard Susan Huehnergard Susan Huehnergard is a former Canadian pairs figure skater with partner Paul Huehnergard. She is the 1965 and 1966 national champion.-Results:-Navigation:... / Paul Huehnergard Paul Huehnergard Paul Huehnergard is a former Canadian pairs figure skater with partner Susan Huehnergard. He is the 1965 and 1966 national champion.-Results:-Navigation:...	1118
14	Gerlinde Schönbauer Gerlinde Schönbauer Gerlinde Schönbauer is an Austrian pair skater. With partner Wilhelm Bietak, she represented Austria at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where they placed 12th. Their partnership ended in 1966.-Competitive highlights:-References:*... / Wilhelm Bietak Wilhelm Bietak Wilhelm "Willy" Bietak is an Austrian pair skater and skating event producer. During his career, he competed internationally with partners Evelyne Schneider and Gerlinde Schönbauer, and competed at the Olympic Games with both of them...	124
15	Maria Csorás / Lászlo Kondi	131

Judges were

Tatiana Tolmacheva
Tatiana Tolmacheva
Tatiana Aleksandrovna Tolmacheva , née Granatkina was a former Soviet figure skater, figure skating coach and one of the founders of Soviet figure skating school, Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR.She started skating as single skater and represented "Dynamo" club in the 1930s...
Yvonne S. McGowan
Rolf Steinmann
W Kahle
Walburga Grimm
Hans Meixner
S. Francis
Klára Kozári
Zdeněk Fikar

Ice Dancing

Rank	Name	Places
1	Diane Towler Diane Towler Diane Towler is a former British ice dancer and currently a figure skating coach.... / Bernard Ford Bernard Ford Bernard Ford, MBE, is a British former ice dancer. With partner Diane Towler, he is a four-time World, European, and British Champion. He is also a World Professional Ice Dance Champion...	9
2	Kristin Fortune Kristin Fortune Kristin Fortune is an American ice dancer. With partner Dennis Sveum, she was the 1965 and 1966 U.S. national champion. They won the silver medal at the 1966 World Figure Skating Championships.... / Dennis Sveum Dennis Sveum Dennis Sveum is an American ice dancer. With partner Kristin Fortune, he is the 1965 & 1966 U.S. national champion. They won the silver medal at the 1966 World Figure Skating Championships.Fortune and Sveum were coached by Jean Westwood and Charles Phillips....	17
3	Lorna Dyer Lorna Dyer Lorna Dyer is an American ice dancer. With partner John Carrell, she is the 1967 U.S. national champion. They are the 1967 World silver medalists and 1965-1966 World bronze medalists.-Results:... / John Carrell	17
4	Yvonne Suddick / Roger Kennerson	27
5	Brigitte Martin / Francis Gamichon	42
6	Janet Sawbridge / Jon Lane	41
7	Gabriele Rauch / Rudi Matysik	53
8	Jitka Babická / Jaromir Holan	53
9	Carole Forrest / Kevin Lethbridge	59
10	Liudmila Pakhomova / Viktor Ryzhkin	68
11	Susan Urban / Stanley Urban Stanley Urban Stanley Urban is an American former ice dancer. With Sally Schantz, he won the 1963 U.S. Championships, and later won a further two medals at the U.S. Championships competing with his sister Susan Urban....	79
12	Gail Snyder / Wayne Palmer	91
13	Annerose Baier / Eberhard Rüger	92.5
14	Susanna Carpani / Sergio Pirelli	98
15	Edith Mató / Karoly Csanády	94.5
16	Christel Trebesiner / Herbert Rothkappl	111

Judges were

Pamela Davis
John R. Shoemaker
Milan Duchón
Dorothy Leamen
Lysiane Lauret
Klára Kozári
Hans Kutschera

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