Peter Kennedy (figure skater)

Peter Kennedy
Personal information
Full name	Michael Edward Kennedy III
Born	September 4, 1927 Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Partner	Karol Kennedy
Skating club	Seattle Skating Club Broadmoor Skating Club
Medal record Pairs' figure skating Competitor for  United States Olympic Games 1952 Oslo Pairs World Championships 1952 Paris Pairs 1951 Milan Pairs 1950 London Pairs 1949 Paris Pairs 1947 Stockholm Pairs North American Championships 1951 Calgary Pairs 1949 Philadelphia Pairs 1947 Ottawa Pairs

Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927 in Olympia, Washington) is an American pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948–1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids," they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics.

Competitive highlights

(all with Karol)

Event	1946	1947	1948	1949	1950	1951	1952
Winter Olympic Games			6th				2nd
World Championships		2nd	4th	2nd	1st	2nd	2nd
North American Championships		3rd		1st		1st
U.S. Championships	2nd	2nd	1st	1st	1st	1st	1st

References

• "Peter Kennedy". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
• GoldenSkate: North American Figure Skating Championships: List of Champions
• Skatabase: 1948 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1952 Winter Olympics: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1940s Worlds: Pairs Results
• Skatabase: 1950s Worlds: Pairs Results