Kay Thomson
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.
During her competitive career, Thomson was known 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.
Results
Event | 1980-81 | 1981-82 | 1982-83 | 1983-84 |
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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 |