Joyce Coates

Joyce Pamela Coates (born 14 December 1939 in Liverpool, England) is a former British pair skater who competed with Anthony Holles. They finished tenth at the 1956 Winter Olympics, captured the bronze medal at the 1958 and 1959 European Figure Skating Championships, and came in fourth at the 1959 World Figure Skating Championships. They retired from competition before the 1960 season, turning professional to take up coaching.[1]

Joyce Coates
Personal information
Full nameJoyce Pamela Coates
Country represented United Kingdom
Born (1939-12-14) 14 December 1939
Liverpool, England
Former partnerAnthony Holles

Results

(with Holles)

Event 1956 1957 1958 1959
Winter Olympic Games10th
World Championships7th5th4th
European Championships4th5th3rd3rd
British Championships1st1st1st1st

World professional pair skating champions 1962

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References
  1. "People", Skating magazine, February 1960


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