Erica Batchelor

Erica Anne Batchelor (born 10 August 1933) is a British figure skater. She is the 1954 World bronze medalist, the 1953 European silver medalist and three-time (1953, 1955 & 1956) European bronze medalist. She represented Great Britain at the 1956 Winter Olympics, where she placed 11th. She resided in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1957 and left there for Bournemouth, England to turn professional. She had her portrait painted in Edinburgh, Scotland by Paul Seton Bramley in 1957. The same painter offered to the skater's friend Russ Christensen, who had accompanied the skater to portrait sessions, to do his portrait. The offer was accepted.

Results Event 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 Winter Olympics 11th World Championships 9th 9th 3rd 5th 8th 9th European Championships 10th 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 5th British Championships 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st