Vern Taylor
Vern Taylor is a former Canadian figure skater who started in a single run .
1978 and 1979 Taylor was Canadian runner-up behind Brian Pockar . He took part in the World Championships in 1978 and 1979 , where he was 12th and 15th respectively. He was remembered not because of his results, but because he was the first figure skater ever to stand a triple Axel in a competition at the 1978 World Cup , but he got deductions for his landing.
Results
| Competition / year | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World championships | 12. | 15th | ||
| Canadian Championships | 1st J | 3. | 2. | 2. |
- J = juniors
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Taylor, Vern |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian figure skater |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |