Estelle Weigel
Estelle D. Weigel Schmitt (November 18, 1914 – March 15, 1967) was an American figure skater in ladies singles. Born in Buffalo, New York, she won the bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1934 and competed in the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. Her older sister Louise also skated in the Olympics.
On October 9, 2018, Estelle was inducted into the Greater Buffalo (NY) Sports Hall of Fame along with her sisters, Louise and Mary.
Results
| Event | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1936 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Championships | Juniors | 2nd | 1st | ||
| Lake Placid Club - Sno-Birds Competition | Seniors | 1st | |||
| U.S. Championships | Seniors | 3rd | |||
| Winter Olympics | 22nd |
References
- Estelle Weigel's profile at Sports Reference.com
- Werden, Lincoln A. (March 19, 1933). "Miss Vinson Takes 6th Skating Title". The New York Times. p. S1.
- "Miss Weigel is Winner". The New York Times. January 13, 1934. p. S10.
- "Smith brings...". The Buffalo News. October 10, 2018. p. B1.
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