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Full name | Audrey Frances Peppe |
Country represented | United States |
Born | October 12, 1917 New York City |
Died | April 1, 1992 Queens, New York |
(aged 74)
Former coach | Beatrix Loughran |
Skating club | Skating Club of New York |
Retired | 1939 |
Audrey Francis Peppe (later Benner, October 12, 1917 – April 1, 1992) was an American figure skater.
She was born in New York City and died in Queens, New York.
Peppe was the 1936 U.S. bronze medalist and 1938-1939 silver medalist. She lost the 1938 national title to Joan Tozzer by 1/10 of a point.[1] Peppe competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where she placed twelfth in the singles event.[2][3] She turned professional in December 1939.[4]
Peppe was the niece of Beatrix Loughran, who also coached her.[5] Her husband's name was David Benner.[6]
Event | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 |
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Winter Olympics | 12th | |||
World Championships | 13th | 12th | ||
European Championships | 11th | |||
U.S. Championships | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |