1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
The 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships was held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio from January 10–12, 1964. Medals were awarded in three colors: gold (first), silver (second), and bronze (third) in four disciplines – men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing – across three levels: senior, junior, and novice.
| 1964 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National Championship |
| Date: | January 10 – 12 |
| Season: | 1963–64 |
| Location: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Venue: | Cleveland Arena |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Scott Allen | |
| Ladies' singles: Peggy Fleming | |
| Pair skating: Judianne Fotheringill & Jerry Fotheringill | |
| Ice dance: Darlene Streich & Charles Fetter | |
| Previous: 1963 US Championships | |
| Next: 1965 U.S. Championships | |
The event determined the U.S. team for the 1964 Olympic Games and 1964 World Championships.
Senior results
Men
Scott Allen defeated defending champion Thomas Litz, winning both the compulsory figures and free skating.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Allen |
| 2 | Thomas Litz |
| 3 | Monty Hoyt |
Ladies
Peggy Fleming was the surprise champion. She had placed third in the compulsory figures. Fleming skated a spectacular free skating with a succession of double jumps with flow and ease, completing her program with a flawless fast spin.[1]
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Peggy Fleming |
| 2 | Albertina Noyes |
| 3 | Christine Haigler |
| 4 | Lorraine Hanlon |
| 5 | Barbara Roles-Pursley |
| 6 | Myrna Bodek |
| 7? | Lynn Thomas |
| 8 | Joya Utermohlen |
Pairs
Siblings Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill retained their title, and Vivian / Ronald Joseph retained their silver medals.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Judianne Fotheringill / Jerry Fotheringill |
| 2 | Vivian Joseph / Ronald Joseph |
| 3 | Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman |
Ice dancing (Gold dance)
Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter were the new champions.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darlene Streich / Charles Fetter |
| 2 | Carol MacSween / Robert Munz |
| 3 | Lorna Dyer / John Carrell |
Junior results
Men
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Wood |
| 2 | Duane Maki |
| 3 | Richard Callaghan |
| 4 | Paul McGrath |
Ladies
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carol S. Noir |
Pairs
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Yaggi / Gene Floyd |
Ice dancing (Silver dance)
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kristin Fortune / Claude Sweet |
References
- "Girl, 15, Wins U.S. Skating Title - The New York Times". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.