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'''Kay Thomson''' (born February 18, 1964 in [[Toronto]]) was a [[Canada|Canadian]] figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the [[Canadian Figure Skating Championships]] three times and competed in the [[1984 Winter Olympics]]. |
'''Kay Thomson''' (born February 18, 1964 in [[Toronto]]) was a [[Canada|Canadian]] figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the [[Canadian Figure Skating Championships]] three times and competed in the [[1984 Winter Olympics]].<ref>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/th/kay-thomson-1.html Olympic results]</ref> |
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During her competitive career, Thomson was known as a particularly strong spinner. Her spins included an unusual [[layback spin|back layback]], performed on the opposite foot than a normal layback spin. Thomson was also one of the first female skaters to regularly include the [[lutz jump|triple lutz jump]] in her programs. |
During her competitive career, Thomson was known{{by whom}} as a particularly strong spinner. Her spins included an unusual [[layback spin|back layback]], performed on the opposite foot than a normal layback spin. Thomson was also one of the first female skaters to regularly include the [[lutz jump|triple lutz jump]] in her programs.{{cn}} |
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Kay Thomson (born February 18, 1964 in Toronto) was a Canadian figure skater who competed in ladies singles. She won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships three times and competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics.[1]
During her competitive career, Thomson was known[by whom?] as a particularly strong spinner. Her spins included an unusual back layback, performed on the opposite foot than a normal layback spin. Thomson was also one of the first female skaters to regularly include the triple lutz jump in her programs.[citation needed]
Results
| Event | 1980-81 | 1981-82 | 1982-83 | 1983-84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 12th | |||
| World Championships | 8th | 7th | 5th | |
| Canadian Championships | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Skate America | 5th | |||
| Skate Canada International | 2nd | |||
| Prize of Moscow News | 1st |
References
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