BJ competes in figure skating and Kitty still coaches in the Houston area. Also, when Erica was arrested for trespassing and . Oleg Vassiliev, Oleg Makarov, Kitty Carruthers, Elena Valova, Larissa Selezneva in the pairs skating medal ceremony at the 1984. Springing into the air, the skater turns 1 times for a single Axel. and Pauline Gasparini. 1908: London. Beloved sister of Donald Brownlee of Williamsburg, Lorraine Cross (Jack) of Peachland, B.C. Starts off in a forward direction. Janet Lynn retired from skating many years ago and is married with a number of children. He then became a coach, eventually setting up shop at the Skating Club of Wilmington, where his skaters included 1984 sister/brother pairs silver medalists Kitty and Peter Carruthers. . Their 7-year-old daughter, Julia, has been on A good old-fashioned judging controversy broke out during the four-minute, 30-second free-skating final. Learned: Roller and ice skating in Oregon. Margaret (nee Brownlee) of Morrisburg, age 77 was the loving wife of John Carruthers for over 56 years. Sister Lift: Confessions Of A Former Pairs Skater. singer song star Stargell Stevie Wonder Texas told JET University Vice President Vida Blue VISA votes Warner Bros Washington White wife Alberta winner York . Married Ray Hadley Sr. in 1954. . A host of championship-winning figure skaters guest star in the film (Tara Lipinski, Nancy Kerrigan, Rosalynn Sumners and Peter Carruthers) as fictional skater Sarah Bryan (Nicholle Tom) pursues . He skated in Ice Capades. But if they had not lived on a heavily traveled road, and if Mr. Carruthers. He works as a broadcaster for several different skating events. Carruthers and his adopted sister, Kitty, are the 1984 Olympic Silver medalists, the 1982 World Bronze medalists, and four-time United States National champions from 1981 to 1984. Kitty & Peter Carruthers. Dimitiri was upset with Helga, when he told Natalie about her resemblance to his late wife Angelique. Now, at ages 21 and 19, Peter and Kitty are the US senior pairs champions and are preparing for the world championships. In 1987, Ludington became the director of UD's Ice Skating Science Development Center. He's been a Novice champion. Here's a two-for-one adoption story! This spectacle of ice dancing features Carol Fox, Richard Dalley, Elaine Zayak, along with Peter and Caitlin Carruthers skating to the moods and music in this annual special for PBS. Halls of Fame: U.S. 2011, ISI 2011, PSA 2001. . Died in the 1961 plane crash in Belgium along with Ila Ray Hadley, 18, and Ray Hadley Jr., 17. Following a road accident in 1983 Peter was keen to continue an active lifestyle and, with the support of his wife Sheila, adapted his wheelchair on his kitchen table into a specialist racing chair. Peter Carruthers, Oleg Vassiliev, Oleg Makarov, Kitty . His trigger? Sweden's Ulrich Salchow, who invented the jump that bears his name, won the first gold medal. Pairs, men's, and ladies . This spectacle of ice dancing features Carol Fox, Richard Dalley, Elaine Zayak, along with Peter and Caitlin Carruthers skating to the moods and music in this annual special for PBS. After their time in the Olympics, the pair turned to professional skating, winning the Challenge of Champions in 1985, 1989, and 1992. The 45-year-old plays in an adult hockey league. Brought up in North Yorkshire, Peter attended Roundhay Grammar School in Leeds before moving to London when he was 17. Their performance was the best finish of any U.S. pair team in 32 years. . The skater regularly puts time . Pairs bronze medalists at the 1960 Olympics, Nancy (Ludington Graham) and Ron Ludington (now deceased), describe the heartbreak of losing their teammates and friends in . The 27-year-old writer for The Mindy Project (his first episode, "Girl Crush" will air in April) spent 16 years as a competitive pairs figure skater, ascending through the national rankings all the way to 13th at the junior national . Ludington finally gained leverage when he took eight Wilmington-based skaters to the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, including Kitty and Peter Carruthers, who brought home the silver medal . "She has a home there. Born Alvah Lynn Hart. I have been a member of Texas Gulf Coast Figure Skating Club as a parent of a skater and a coach. Rodnina and Zaitsev retired soon after, but their country endured, as Valova and Vasiliev won the gold at the 1984 Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, with the Americans Kitty and Peter Carruthers . They have won three silver medals by two sister/brother teams, Kitty and Peter Carruthers in 1984 and Karol and Peter Kennedy in 1952 and by this non-related team in 1932. His father show skated with Sonia Henie. A feat coincidently equaled only one other time in Olympic history by a brother and sister team. Leg swings past body in a kicking motion for lift, rotation. While the first Olympic Winter Games were not officially contested until 1924, figure skating entered Olympic history in 1908 at the London Summer Games. User Contributions: Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new . September, 1991: Former Cast Member Rob McCall dies from AIDS. Tai Babilonia (American figure skater. Read exclusive wiki, biographies as Wikipedia & discover fascinating profiles about your favorite personalities, actors & actress. Gregory Kelley* 1961 U.S. silver medalist, 1961 North American bronze medalist, 1960 World team member. Peter played wheelchair rugby in its early days in the UK and went on to have a long and successful racing career - completing more than 50 marathons. Olympic figure skating medallist and prominent coach Ron Ludington has died at the age of 85. . The Skating Club of Boston has a rich history of supporting its athletes in their pursuit of personal dreams and greatness. known skating coach, took Kitty and Peter Carruthers, a brother and sister pair team, to the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Ronald "Luddy" Ludington, the Olympic figure skating champion who directed the University of Delaware's Ice Skating Science Development Center from 1987-2010, died of natural causes on May 14, 2020, in Newark, Delaware. WILMINGTON For Michael Bedell, skating is a family affair. Cailin A. 1961) and her adopted brother Peter W. Carruthers (b. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Peter and Kitty Carruthers, the heirs apparent to Randy Gardner and Tai Babilonia and America's big hopes in the 1984 Winter Olympics, are poised to grab a gold medal tonight in. 64: . Kitty and Peter Carruthers are one of the most famous sibling skating duos of . Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. Stojko's love of figure skating has never ceased as he still performs about 70 times per year and often with his wife who is also a former figure skater. His wife Christine teaches skating. He was 85 years old. known skating coach, took Kitty and Peter Carruthers, a brother and sister pair team, to the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. Peter W. Carruthers (born July 22, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American pair skater. In those days, Stars on Ice debuted in Lake Placid the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Peter Carruthers, Oleg Vassiliev, Oleg Makarov, Kitty . SEPTEMBER 2008. . Show Biz: Performed in the chorus of traveling ice shows. 56 minutes, 13 seconds. Born Alvah Lynn Hart. Landing is backward . In 1987, Ludington became the director of UD's Ice Skating Science Development. They are the 1981-1984 U.S. national champions, the 1982 World bronze medalists, and the 1984 Olympic silver medalists. Later Peter and his wife, Sheila, embarked on a lengthy world tour visiting many countries, travelling through Turkey, Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia amongst others before reaching Darwin, Australia. They've recently decided to retire completely. Ice dancers Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko won a bronze medal in 1984, improved to a silver in 1988, and capped their Olympic appearances with a gold in . Despite their individual lives, the siblings often reunite on special occasions, most recently on a TV special in 2013. The international panel of nine judges may have favored Gordeeva and Grinkov, 8 to 1, but . Also, when Erica was arrested for trespassing and . He competed with his adopted sister Kitty Carruthers. Campus remembers Olympic champion, long-time skating coach. But last night, at a little restaurant in a snow-drifted . Learned: Roller and ice skating in Oregon. The two were both adopted . 1908: London. Stats: 1931 - 1961. were Kitty and Peter Carruthers . But Robin's nephew Tristan Cousins is a skater, and Steven's wife Kristina is a former ice dancer who now skates professionally using her married name. Peter Carruthers (professional skater) Kitty Carruthers (professional skater) Kristin Chenoweth (actress) Eric Clapton (singer) President Bill Clinton Lynette Cole (Miss USA 2000) . Stats: 1931 - 1961. NBC Talent Roster Has Won 16 Olympic Medals Including 7 Gold. Also, when Erica was arrested for trespassing and . Calvin Barnett Newsroom Retailer News Supplier News 1988 Seoul Paralympics,Barcelona 1992,British gold medallist,British Paralympic Association,British Wheelchair Racing Association,Bromakin,David Weir,mobility products,Paralympic,ParalympicsGB,Peter Carruthers MBE,Sheila,Tanni Grey-Thompson,wheelchair racing It is with sadness that Bromakin has confirmed the passing of its founder Peter . Peter Carruthers is now married and has two children. Pairs, men's, and ladies' events were contested at that Olympics. I am a 1982 World Medalist and in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo I won a Silver Medal in pairs with my brother, Peter Carruthers. But Stojko has also branched out a great deal since his time in the Olympics. He performs with his wife, who is also a former figure skater - Gladys Orozco. ); 1960-, Randy Gardner (American figure skater. This spectacle of ice dancing features Carol Fox, Richard Dalley, Elaine Zayak, along with Peter and Caitlin Carruthers skating to the moods and music in this annual special for PBS. Kitty Carruthers is coaching while Peter Carruthers is a TV commentator. She had two sons with her husband Greg, whom she named Andy and Todd. An interview with elite coach Ron Ludington, himself an Olympic medalist, coach of too many incredible skaters to mention, and head of Delaware's incredible skating program. Although Americans are a powerhouse in ladies and men's figure skating and ice dancing, they have never won an Olympic gold medal in pairs. Devoted mother of Peter Carruthers (Jennifer) of Iroquois and Catherine Byvelds (Ed) of Stratford. 07 of 10 Peter and his wife, Dina, have just celebrated their 21 st anniversary. NEW YORK - Feb. 9, 2010 - Bob Costas leads a lineup of 53 NBC Olympic commentators who will broadcast more than 835 hours of . In 1987, Peter married Dina Pitts, an Ice Capades chorus skater who lived in Woodland Hills, and he decided to buy a house in Westlake Village "to have a place to put my suitcases." Having worked. Hugh and his wife Deborra-Lee have adopted two children; a son Oscar in 2000 and a baby girl, Ava in 2005. Halls of Fame: U.S. 2011, ISI 2011, PSA 2001. PETER CARRUTHERS - Head Skating Instructor Peter Carruthers, along with his sister, Kitty, won the silver medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. . The 45-year-old plays in an adult hockey league. Peter W. Carruthers (born July 22, 1959) is a former American pair ice skater and a television skating analyst. Kitty works as a coach in Houston. Contents 1 Career Every four years, Chris Schleicher experiences PTSD. Dorothy Hamill has announced her retirement as a performer but is In 1984, their teamwork earned them a silver medal in the Winter Olympics. Grafstrm followed the footsteps of countryman Ulrich Salchow, the first Olympic champion and creator of the jump bearing his name, who later became president of the International Skating Union (ISU). Later Peter and his wife, Sheila, embarked on a lengthy world tour visiting many countries, travelling through Turkey, Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia amongst others before reaching Darwin, Australia. Olympic Silver Medalists Kitty and Peter Carruthers . Episode #19: Ron Ludington. . Melba Moore Believes in the Supernatural. Peter Carruthers (/ k r r z /; born 16 June 1952) is a British-American philosopher and cognitive scientist working primarily in the area of philosophy of mind, though he has also made contributions to philosophy of language and ethics.He is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, an associate member of Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program . and Brian Brownlee (Louise) of Oakville. Eleven figure skaters have won three medals: Sonja Henie ( Norway) and Irina Rodnina ( Soviet Union ), winners of three consecutive titles in . "Kitty" Carruthers (b. 2. Surya Bonaly (professional skater) Richard Burton (actor) Senator Robert Byrd Augustus Caesar (emporer of Rome) Truman Capote (author) Harry Caray (baseball broadcaster) Peter Carruthers (professional skater) Kitty Carruthers (professional skater) Kristin Chenoweth (actress) Eric Clapton (singer) President Bill Clinton Lynette Cole (Miss USA 2000) Pairs bronze medalists at the 1960 Olympics, Nancy (Ludington Graham) and Ron Ludington (now deceased), describe the heartbreak of losing their teammates and friends in . Following a road accident in 1983 Peter was keen to continue an active lifestyle and, with the support of his wife Sheila, adapted his wheelchair on his kitchen table into a specialist racing chair. Yelena Valova and Oleg Vasiliev extended the Soviets' winning streak in pairs to six with a gold in Sarajevo, beating Kitty and Peter Carruthers of the United States, whose silver medal was. He has maintained a number of other hobbies in addition to figure skating including go-karting and kung-fu. Dimitiri was upset with Helga, when he told Natalie about her resemblance to his late wife Angelique. The pair skaters won the silver medal. 1993.) 4. ), Peter Carruthers (American figure skater.) In addition to comprehensive facilities and . Douglas Ramsay* 1961 U.S. Championships fourth-place medalist. Ronald Edmund "Ron" Ludington (born September 4, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, May 14, 2020 in Newark, Delaware) was a former American figure skater who started pair skating.. Midori Ito does commentary for Japanese TV. Episode #50: David Kirby. Died in the 1961 plane crash in Belgium along with Ila Ray Hadley, 18, and Ray Hadley Jr., 17. IN about three hours, Kitty and Peter Carruthers would be on the ice at the XIV Olympic Winter Games in the pairs' free-skating program. The international panel of nine judges may have favored Gordeeva and Grinkov, 8 to 1, but . Together with his wife Nancy Ludington, he was US pair skating champion from 1957 to 1960 . . She has written extensively about Minnesota's . Kitty & Peter Carruthers have also retired from touring in order to concentrate on family life. In September, Peter was part of Dorothy Hamill's Adult Fantasy camp in Nantucket. Peggy Fleming - Now I am a member of the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Following that, they skated with the Ice Capades and Stars on Ice for 12 years and appeared in many television specials. His wife Christine teaches skating. Peter played wheelchair rugby in its . 1991-1992 Tour: The baseball number provides the impetus for the wonderful, full-cast ensemble productions that would follow. The other notable postponement was when Stars on Ice tour member Sergei Grinkov, a pairs skating legend with his wife Ekaterina Gordeeva, died during practice shortly before the show on Nov. 20, 1995. Didi Kueffer and his wife Marion with their daughter Larissa during the dinner Royal at the Gruenwalder Einkehr on July 12, 2018 in Munich, Germany. An accomplished freestyle figure skater, Gasparini was on a roll. But figure . The British Paralympic Association is saddened to learn of the death of Paralympian Peter Carruthers MBE. Kitty and Peter Carruthers are adopted siblings who competed as a pair throughout their figure skating careers. The Winter Olympics. Peter Carruthers has gone on to become a famous broadcaster for numerous skating events and is now married with two kids. Ludington won bronze with his then-wife Nancy in the pairs event at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw . At the Skating Club of Wilmington, that included 1984 Olympic pairs silver medalists Peter and Kitty Carruthers. 1990: Canada becomes part of the Stars on Ice schedule. Editor's note: This story titled "Filling the Void" appeared in the January 2011 issue of SKATING magazine, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the entire 1961 U.S. World Team. Ludington's own skating career was in pairs, winning four national championships in a row from 1957 to 1960 with his partner and then-wife Nancy Ludington. Following his accident 36 years ago, Carruthers, considered an industry pinoeer, was keen to continue an active lifestyle and, with the support of his wife Sheila, adapted his wheelchair on his. . Bradley Lord* 1961 U.S. champion, 1961 North American silver medalist, 1959 World team member. The Club's state-of-the-art training facilities are open to every member with skating privileges, and are designed to enhance an athlete's training in every discipline. They have two children, Kurt, 13, and Kenton, 10. Skating across the ice dates back to early northern Europeans, who would use carved rib or shank bones strapped to their feet in conjunction with poles to glide across the ice and snow. I serve as the liaison between the club and the rest of the coaches. Sonja Henie and Karl Schfer (pictured in 1932 in Lake Placid) are two of the nineteen multiple Olympic gold medalists in figure skating. From there they . Thanks to Fiona McQuarrie for transcribing these interview highlights: You were trained by Cecilia Colledge.The couple took part in world championships during the same period . Show Biz: Performed in the chorus of traveling ice shows. Inside 2 A Letter from Gary Hall, Sr. 4 Honoring Olympians From 1964, 1984 and 1994 7 The NGB Challenge 8 Olympic Day 2013 10 Archives 11 Alumni News 20 Olympian & Paralympian Photo Highlights 21 . Way before the Shib Sibs skated to Olympic fame, Kitty & Peter Carruthers were a pair of American ice-skating siblings who became . Didi Kueffer and his wife Marion with their daughter Larissa during the dinner Royal at the Gruenwalder Einkehr on July 12, 2018 in Munich, Germany. . WILMINGTON For Michael Bedell, skating is a family affair. Dimitiri was upset with Helga, when he told Natalie about her resemblance to his late wife Angelique. By Dvora Meyers. A good old-fashioned judging controversy broke out during the four-minute, 30-second free-skating final. Vlassov, who coaches the sibling pair team along with his wife, Laura Amelina, should know. File:Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko.jpg. An interview with David Kirby, who knows everything there is to know about figure skating. Fleming is also a breast cancer survivor, having conquered the disease in the 1990s. They even skated together during the special. Editor's note: This story titled "Filling the Void" appeared in the January 2011 issue of SKATING magazine, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that claimed the lives of the entire 1961 U.S. World Team. 3. During his run as a competitive skater, Ludington reached national and world-level heights, claiming the U.S. pair title four consecutive times, the 1959 World pair bronze medal and 1960 Olympic pair bronze medal with Nancy Rouillard, his former wife who he had married in 1957. We were there for five days. His parents were Canadian champions. At the Skating Club of Wilmington, that included 1984 Olympic pairs silver medalists Peter and Kitty Carruthers. Peter Andrew Carruthers MBE (1949 - 2019) was involved in a road accident that caused a C7 lesion spinal cord injury. While the first Olympic Winter Games were not officially contested until 1924, figure skating entered Olympic history in 1908 at the London Summer Games. Representing Russia, he and his pair . 1959) won their first of four United States national titles in 1981 and silvered at the 1983-1984 Winter Olympics. Oleg Vassiliev, Oleg Makarov, Kitty Carruthers, Elena Valova, Larissa Selezneva in the pairs skating medal ceremony at the 1984. As for Kitty, she is working as a coach in Houston. He owns ice rinks. Peter and Kitty Carruthers (figure skating) were four-time U.S. champions and won a silver medal at the Sarajevo 1984 Olympic Winter Games in pairs skating as siblings. After retiring from skating, she and Greg bought a vineyard and were producing 2,000 cases of wine every year at their peak. Their 7-year-old daughter, Julia, has been on Married Ray Hadley Sr. in 1954. Paul Martini and his wife have had a baby, too. 1989: Kitty and Peter Carruthers join the tour which further increases the versatility of the tour.