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Encyclopedia > David Jenkins (figure skater)
Olympic medal record
Men's figure skating
Bronze 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo Singles
Gold 1960 Squaw Valley Singles

David Wilkinson Jenkins (born June 29, 1936 in Akron, Ohio), an American figure skater, won the men's gold medal for figure skating during the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. David Jenkins had led the world in men's skating for 4 years, following the four-year lead of his older brother, figure skater Hayes Alan Jenkins. Together, the 2 Jenkins brothers led the world in men's figure skating for 8 consecutive years, and both men became Olympic champions. These are the Olympic medalists in figure skating. ... The VII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1956 in Cortina dAmpezzo, Italy. ... At the 1956 Winter Olympics, three figure skating events were contested. ... The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1960 in Squaw Valley, USA. Alexander Cushing, the creator of the resort, campaigned vigorously to win the Games. ... Figure skating medalists at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, United States. ... June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: The Rubber Capital of the World Location within the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Summit Mayor Don Plusquellic (D) Area    - City 161. ... Figure skating is an ice skating sporting event where individuals, mixed couples, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on the ice, often to music. ... The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1960 in Squaw Valley, USA. Alexander Cushing, the creator of the resort, campaigned vigorously to win the Games. ... Squaw Valley can refer to the following places in California in the United States: Squaw Valley, California - A census-designated place located in Fresno County, California. ... American figure skater Hayes Alan Jenkins was born March 23, 1933. ...


Competitive highlights

Event 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
Winter Olympics 3rd 1st
World Championships 3rd 3rd 1st 1st 1st
U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st

An athlete carries the Olympic torch The Winter Olympic Games or the Olympic Winter Games, are a winter multi-sport event held every four years. ... The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual event sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion. ... The U.S. Figure Skating Championships is an annual event put on by the United States Figure Skating Association. ...

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