Virginia Baxter

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Virginia "Ginny" Baxter (born 1932) was an American figure skater from Detroit.[1] She won the bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships three times and captured the bronze at the 1952 World Figure Skating Championships (competition held March 1).[2] She was also part of Ice Capades' 1953 show called Land of Lollipops.[3]

[edit] Competitive highlights

Event/Season 1949 1950 1951 1952
U.S. Championships 3rd[4] 3rd 3rd -
World Championships 7th 7th - 3rd
Winter Olympics - - - 5th[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Queens of the Silver Blade, The Globe & Mail. Saturday, March 12, 1949.
  2. ^ World Skating Crown to Jacqueline Du Bief; Suzanne Morrow 4th, The Globe & Mail. Saturday, March 3, 1952.
  3. ^ Historial Photo Galleries. Harlick Skating Boots. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
  4. ^ WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1947-1949. E-Skate Fans. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
  5. ^ Figure Skating - Women. Herman De Wael. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
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