Sandi Sweitzer

Sandi Sue Sweitzer (born September 16, 1946) is an American former figure skater who competed in pairs with Roy Wagelein. They won the silver medal at the 1968 U.S. Championships and competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics.

Sandi Sweitzer
Personal information
Full nameSandi Sue Sweitzer
Country representedUnited States
Born (1946-09-16) September 16, 1946
Santa Monica, California
PartnerRoy Wagelein
Skating clubPickwick Center Skating Club
Retired1968

Personal life

Sweitzer was born on September 16, 1946, in Santa Monica, California.[1] She married Roy Wagelein following the 1968 Olympics and the two had a daughter, Kristia, before divorcing.[2][3]

Career

Sweitzer was a member of the Pickwick Center Skating Club.[1] She teamed up with Wagelein ahead of the 1967–68 season.

Sweitzer/Wagelein were awarded the silver medal at the 1968 U.S. Championships, having finished second to Cynthia Kauffman / Ronald Kauffman. They were included in the U.S. team to the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. The pair placed 8th in the short program, 6th in the free skate, and 7th overall at the Olympics.[1] Making their final competitive appearance, they placed 8th at the 1968 World Championships in Geneva, Switzerland.

After retiring from competition, Sweitzer/Wagelein performed with the West Company of the Ice Capades for seven years.[3]

Results
With Wagelein
International
Event 1968
Winter Olympics7th
World Championships8th
National
U.S. Championships2nd
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References
  1. "Sandi Sweitzer". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
  2. Rutherford, Lynn (June 26, 2008). "Olympian Wagelein passes away in Phoenix". IceNetwork.com.
  3. "Passings: Roy Wagelein: World Team Member—1966, 1967, 1968 Olympic Team Member –1968" (PDF). 63 (4). The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club News Bulletin. July 2008. p. 9. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 3, 2016.
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