Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

Daniel Ryan
Personal information
Country represented  United States
Born c. 1930
Died February 15, 1961(1961-02-15)
Partner Carol Ann Peters

Daniel Ryan (born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an American ice dancer who competed with partner Carol Ann Peters.

After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to the World Figure Skating Championships in 1961 with his pupils, Larry Pierce and Diane Sherbloom, when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. Ryan was 31 at the time of his death.

Results

(with Carol Ann Peters)

Event 1951 1952 1953
World Championships 3rd 3rd
North American Championships 1st
U.S. Championships 3rd 2nd 1st


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