1959 in Sports - Figure Skating

Figure Skating

  • World Figure Skating Championships –
    • Men's champion: David Jenkins, United States
    • Ladies' champion: Carol Heiss, United States
    • Pair skating champion: Barbara Wagner & Robert Paul, Canada
    • Ice dancing champion: Doreen Denny & Courtney Jones, Great Britain

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