Arthur Cumming (figure skater)
Arthur Warren Jack Cumming (8 May 1889 – 9 May 1914) was a British figure skater. He came in second of the three participants in the special figures event at the 1908 Summer Olympics, earning him a silver medal.[1] This was the only year in which special figures was an Olympic event. Cumming also participated in pair skating with partner Mrs. Arthur Cadogan. They placed 7th at the World Championships in 1912 and 1913. Cumming was involved in a motorcycle accident in May 1914 after which he contracted tetanus and died.[2]
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| Full name | Arthur Warren Jack Cumming | |||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 May 1889 | |||||||||||||
| Died | 9 May 1914 (aged 25) | |||||||||||||
| Former partner | Mrs. Arthur Cadogan | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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Results
Men's singles
| Event | 1911 | 1912 | 1913 |
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| World Championships | 5th | ||
| British Championships | 1st | 1st |
Special Figures
| Event | 1908 |
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| Olympic Games | 2nd |
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References
- Figure Skating - Men London 1908 (Special Figures)
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arthur Cumming". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
External links
- Figure skating: The Early Years up to 1914
- World Figure Skating Championships 1908-1914
- Arthur Cumming at the International Olympic Committee
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