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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]].<ref>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/th/kay-thomson-1.html Olympic results]</ref>
'''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>


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}}
During her competitive career, Thomson was known{{by whom|date=November 2010}} 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.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}


==Results==
==Results==
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| [[Winter Olympic Games]] || || || || align="center" | 12th
| [[Winter Olympic Games]] || || || || align="center" | 12th
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| [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]] || || align="center" | 8th || align="center" | 7th || align="center" | 5th
| [[World Figure Skating Championships|World Championships]] || || align="center" | 8th || align="center" | 7th || align="center" | 5th
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| [[Canadian Figure Skating Championships|Canadian Championships]] || align="center" bgcolor="silver" | 2nd || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st
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| [[Canadian Figure Skating Championships|Canadian Championships]] || align="center" bgcolor="silver" | 2nd || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st
| [[Skate America]] || || align="center" | 5th || ||
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| [[Skate Canada International]] || || || || align="center" bgcolor="silver" | 2nd
| [[Skate America]] || || align="center" | 5th || ||
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| [[Prize of Moscow News]] || || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || ||
| [[Skate Canada International]] || || || || align="center" bgcolor="silver" | 2nd
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| [[Prize of Moscow News]] || || align="center" bgcolor="gold" | 1st || ||
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Revision as of 01:39, 27 November 2010

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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