Margie Ackles
Margie Ackles (born 1938) was an American figure skater, who competed in ice dance with Charles Phillips. The pair won the gold medal at the 1960 U.S. Figure Skating Championships.[1][2]
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Personal information | |
Full name | Marjorie Ackles Jones |
Country represented | United States |
Born | 1938 |
Home town | Inglewood, CA |
Partner | Charles Phillips |
Former coach | William Kipp |
Skating club | U.S. Figure Skating |
Former skating club | LA Figure Skating Club |
Retired | 1960 |
World standing | 4th (1959, 1960) |
During her competitive career, Ackles lived in Los Angeles and worked as a secretary for an engineering firm. She and Phillips were coached by William Kipp.[3] Ackles retired from skating after the 1960 season and was engaged to be married to Ned Jones shortly afterwards.[4] Margie and Ned had three children, Timothy, Loreen and Randall. She continued to teach and coach ice dancing for years after retirement. She skated and coached with the award winning Fabulous Forties synchronized ice dancing team for many years.
Competitive highlights
(with Phillips)
Event | 1959 | 1960 |
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World Championships | 4th | 4th |
U.S. Championships | 2nd | 1st |
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References
- "Iceman Jenkins Launches Retirement Plan with Win", Sarasota Herald Tribune (AP story) 1 Feb 1960
- "Family Crest". May 14, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
- "Meet the U.S. Dance Champions", Skating magazine, May 1960
- "People", Skating magazine, June 1960
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