About Doug Leigh
Born 1940. Doug Leigh is a Canadian figure skater and figure skating coach.
Douglas Leigh is a Canadian figure skating coach. He is the head coach and founder of the Mariposa School of Skating. Among his former students are Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko, Takeshi Honda, Jennifer Robinson, Steven Cousins, Jeffrey Buttle, Ben Ferreira, Kristy Wirtz and Kris Wirtz, Lesley Hawker, Zeus Issariotis, Brandon Mroz, TuÄŸba Karademir, and Christopher Mabee.
During his competitive career, he was coached by Hans Gersweiller, Karol DivÃn, and Sheldon Galbraith. He won the silver medal on the Junior level at the 1966 Canadian Figure Skating Championships.
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Who is Doug Leigh?
figure skater
When was Doug Leigh born?
Doug Leigh was born in 1940.
What is Doug Leigh's occupation?
Doug Leigh is a figure skater and figure skating coach.
What nationality is Doug Leigh?
Doug Leigh is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Leigh. https://biography.guide/doug-leigh/
MLA: "Doug Leigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-leigh/.
Chicago: "Doug Leigh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-leigh/.
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