Catherine Machado
Catherine Louise Machado (born April 20, 1936 in Santa Monica, California)[1] is an American former figure skater. She is a two-time U.S. national bronze medalist. In 1956, Machado became the first Latina to represent the United States at a Winter Olympics.[2] After the 1956 World Championships, she turned professional. She was inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2005.[3]
| Catherine Machado | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Catherine Louise Machado |
| Country represented | United States |
| Born | April 20, 1936 Santa Monica, California |
| Retired | 1956 |
Results
| International | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1955 | 1956 |
| Winter Olympics | 8th | |
| World Championships | 10th | 6th |
| National | ||
| U.S. Championships | 3rd | 3rd |
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References
- "Catherine Machado". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017.
- Elliott, Helene (January 7, 2002). "In Long Run, Little Things Remain". Los Angeles Times.
- "Inductees". World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on September 5, 2007.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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