Figure Skating
As a figure skater, Beaumont competed in both the men's singles and pair skating disciplines. His pairs partner was his wife, Madelaine Beaumont. They represented Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Beaumont placed 9th in the singles competition, and 8th in the pairs competition.
He went on to serve as a referee or judge at the World Figure Skating Championships, the European Figure Skating Championships, and Winter Olympics Games. He served as President of the National Skating Association of Great Britain from 1956 to 1966.
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