About David Jenkins
Born 1936. David Jenkins is an American figure skater and physician.
David Wilkinson Jenkins (born June 29, 1936) is an American former figure skater. He is the 1960 Olympic champion, the 1956 Olympic bronze medalist, a three-time World champion, and a four-time U.S. national champion.
Personal life Jenkins was born on June 29, 1936, in Akron, Ohio.
Skating career Jenkins won his first senior national medal, silver, at the 1954 U.S. Championships. His first world medal, bronze, came at the 1955 World Championships. He received the bronze medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics while his brother won the gold.
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Who is David Jenkins?
American figure skater
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David Jenkins was born on 29 June 1936 in Akron.
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David Jenkins is a figure skater and physician.
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David Jenkins is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Jenkins (figure skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Jenkins. https://biography.guide/david-jenkins-figure-skater/
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