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1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

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1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Type:National Championship
Date:January 10 – 12
Season:1963–64
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Venue:Cleveland Arena
Champions
Men's singles:
Scott Allen
Ladies' singles:
Peggy Fleming
Pairs:
Judianne Fotheringill & Jerry Fotheringill
Ice dance:
Darlene Streich & Charles Fetter
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The 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio from January 10–12, 1964. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.

The event determined the U.S. team for the 1964 Olympic Games and 1964 World Championships.

Senior results

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Men

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Scott Allen defeated defending champion Thomas Litz, winning both the compulsory figures and free skating.

Rank Name
1 Scott Allen
2 Thomas Litz
3 Monty Hoyt
4 Gary Visconti
5 Billy Chapel
6 David Edwards
7 Buddy Zak

Ladies

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Peggy Fleming was the surprise champion. She had placed third in the compulsory figures. Fleming skated a spectacular free skating with a succession of double jumps with flow and ease, completing her program with a flawless fast spin.[1]

Rank Name
1 Peggy Fleming
2 Albertina Noyes
3 Christine Haigler
4 Lorraine Hanlon
5 Barbara Roles-Pursley
6 Myrna Bodek
7 Joya Utermohlen
8 Lynn Thomas

Pairs

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Siblings Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill retained their title, and Vivian / Ronald Joseph retained their silver medals.

Rank Name
1 Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill
2 Vivian Joseph / Ronald Joseph
3 Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman

Ice dancing (Gold dance)

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Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter were the new champions.

Rank Name
1 Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter
2 Carol MacSween / Robert Munz
3 Lorna Dyer / John Carrell
4 Ardith Paul / King Cole

Junior results

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Men

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Rank Name
1 Tim Wood
2 Duane Maki
3 Richard Callaghan
4 Paul McGrath

Ladies

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Rank Name
1 Carol S. Noir

Pairs

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Rank Name
1 Barbara Yaggi / Gene Floyd

Ice dancing (Silver dance)

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Rank Name
1 Kristin Fortune / Claude Sweet

Novice results

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References

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  1. ^ "Girl, 15, Wins U.S. Skating Title - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.