Jeanne Ashworth
 Jeanne Ashworth )left) and Janice Smith at the Müggelturm, 1964. | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's speed skating | ||
Competitor for the  United States
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1960 Squaw Valley | 500 m |
Jeanne Chesley Ashworth (born July 1, 1938) is an American former speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics, 1964 Winter Olympics and 1968 Winter Olympics. Ashworth competed in the first Olympic speed skating event for women. She won the bronze medal, finishing behind a German and Russian. During the late 50's and 60's, when Ashworth was at the height of her career, she won 11 national championships.[1]
She was born in Burlington, Vermont. She now lives near Lake Placid, where she runs her family toy and candy company.
Ashworth won the bronze medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in speed skating.
Personal records
| Event | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 44.4 | 29 December 1963 | Colorado Springs |
| 1,000 m | 1.34.7 | 11 February 1968 | Grenoble |
| 1,500 m | 2.30.3 | 10 February 1968 | Grenoble |
| 3,000 m | 5.14.0 | 12 February 1968 | Grenoble |
Olympic results
| Event | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 46.1 | 20 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
| 1,000 m | 1.36.5 | 22 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
| 1,500 m | 2.33.7 | 21 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
| 3,000 m | 5.28.5 | 23 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
| 500 m | 46.2 | 30 January 1964 | Innsbruck |
| 1,000 m | 1.38.7 | 1 February 1964 | Innsbruck |
| 3,000 m | 5.30.3 | 2 February 1964 | Innsbruck |
| 1,000 m | 1.34.7 | 11 February 1968 | Grenoble |
| 1,500 m | 2.30.3 | 10 February 1968 | Grenoble |
| 3,000 m | 5.14.0 | 12 February 1968 | Grenoble |
External links
References
- ↑ Jeanne Ashwoth. "Jeanne Ashwoth" web. Retrieved September 30, 2012