David Jenkins (figure skater)

David Jenkins

David Jenkins at the 1956 Olympics
Personal information
Country represented United States
Born (1936-06-29) June 29, 1936
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Skating club Broadmoor SC
Retired 1960

David Wilkinson Jenkins (born June 29, 1936) is a retired American figure skater. He competed in the singles at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze and a gold medal, respectively. In 1956 he lost to his elder brother Hayes Alan Jenkins.[1]

Jenkins was a strong jumper for his time. He performed a triple axel jump in a 1957 exhibition, 21 years before that jump was landed for the first time in competition.[2]

Following the 1960 Olympics, Jenkins declined to compete at the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships. Instead, he turned professional, taking a leave of absence from his studies at Case Western Reserve Medical School to appear in Ice Follies.[3] After graduating, he became a practicing physician.[1][4]

Competitive highlights

Event 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
Winter Olympics 3rd 1st
World Championships 4th 3rd 3rd 1st 1st 1st
North American Championships 2nd 1st
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st

References

  1. 1 2 "David Jenkins". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
  2. "Akron native David Jenkins still feels urge to compete, 50 years after winning gold".
  3. "News About Skaters", Skating magazine, November 1960
  4. "Notable Alumni". Case Western Reserve University. Retrieved 2014-04-15.


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