Jay Humphry
James Clarke "Jay" Humphry (born July 28, 1948 in Vancouver , British Columbia ) is a former Canadian figure skater who started in a single run .
Humphry became Canadian champions in 1968 and 1969. From 1965 to 1969 he took part in world championships five times in a row . His best result there was sixth place in 1969 . At the 1968 Olympic Games in Grenoble , he finished seventh.
Humphry was trained by Edi Rada and Ellen Burka during his career . After the 1969 season, he turned pro and went to Ice Follies, where he impersonated Oscar from Sesame Street . Humphry now lives in Minneapolis and works for a company that produces Sesame Street themed entertainment shows.
Results
| Competition / year | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| winter Olympics | 7th | ||||||
| World championships | 12. | 10. | 12. | 7th | 6th | ||
| Canadian Championships | 1. J. | 3. | 3. | 3. | 2. | 1. | 1. |
- J = juniors
Web links
- Jay Humphry in the Sports-Reference database (archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Humphry, Jay |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Humphry, James Clarke |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian figure skater |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 28, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vancouver , British Columbia |