Jerry Fotheringill
| Jerry Fotheringill | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jerry Joseph Fotheringill |
| Country represented | United States |
| Born |
March 7, 1942 Tacoma, Washington |
| Height | 180 cm (5.9 ft) |
| Partner | Judianne Fotheringill |
| Skating club | Broadmoor SC |
Jerry Joseph Fotheringill (born March 7, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American former pair skater. With sister Judianne Fotheringill, he was the U.S. national champion in 1963 and 1964. They represented the United States at the 1964 Winter Olympics where they placed 7th.
The Fotheringills were originally from Tacoma, Washington but later relocated to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they represented the Broadmoor Skating Club. Jerry attended Colorado College, where he majored in psychology and political science, during the time he was competing. Jerry was 5'11" tall and three years older than his sister, who was tall for a pair skater at 5'7".[1]
Competitive highlights
(with Judianne Fotheringill)
| Event | 1959 | 1960 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 7th | ||||
| World Championships | 10th | 7th | 8th | ||
| North American Championships | 3rd | ||||
| U.S. Championships | 1st J. | 5th | 2nd | 1st | 1st |
References
- ↑ "1963 North American, U.S., & Canadian Champions", Skating magazine, May 1963