1939 in Sports - Figure Skating

Figure Skating

  • World Figure Skating Championships:
    • Men's champion – Graham Sharp, Great Britain
    • Ladies' champion – Megan Taylor, Great Britain
    • Pair skating champion – Maxi Herber & Ernst Baier, Germany

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