Robert Uppgren

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Robert Arnold Uppgren
Born(1923-12-14)December 14, 1923
DiedMay 12, 1967(1967-05-12) (aged 43)
Figure skating career
Country United States
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Fours' Figure skating
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1941 Philadelphia Fours

Robert Arnold Uppgren (December 14, 1923 - May 12, 1967[1]) was an American figure skater.[2] He competed in pair skating with partner Janette Ahrens.[3] He also competed in fours with Ahrens, Mary Louise Premer, and Lyman Wakefield, Jr. and won the 1941 North American title.

Competitive highlights

(with Ahrens)

Event 1942 1943
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd

Four skating

(with Premer, Uppgren, and Wakefield)

Event 1941
North American Championships 1st

References

  1. ^ Uppgren, Robert Arnold. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002". familysearch.org. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Chicago Skater Wins National Senior Title". Christian Science Monitor. 24 February 1942. p. 16. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Competitions". Dance Magazine. Rudor Pub. Co.: 40 1943. Retrieved 24 March 2011.

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