George Hill (figure skater)

For other people named George Hill, see George Hill (disambiguation).
George Hill
Personal information
Full name George Edward Bellows Hill
Country represented United States
Born (1907-04-24)April 24, 1907
Boston, Massachusetts
Died May 4, 1992(1992-05-04) (aged 85)
Kentfield, California
Partner Maribel Vinson
Skating club SC of Boston

George Edward Bellows Hill (April 24, 1907 in Boston, Massachusetts May 7, 1992 in Kentfield, California) was an American figure skater who competed in single skating and pair skating. As a pair skater, he was the 1933, 1935, 1936, and 1937 U.S. national champion with partner Maribel Vinson. As a single skater, he was the 1930, 1931, 1934, and 1936 U.S. bronze medalist.

He competed in singles at the 1931 World Figure Skating Championships, where he placed 11th.[1] He represented the United States at the 1936 Winter Olympics in both singles and pairs. He placed 22nd in singles and 5th in pairs with Vinson.[2]

Competitive highlights

Single skating

Event 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936
Winter Olympic Games 22nd
World Championships 11th
U.S. Championships 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd

Pair skating with Vinson

Event 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937
Winter Olympic Games 5th
World Championships 5th 5th
North American Championships 1st 2nd
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st

References


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