About Estelle Weigel
Lived 1914 – 1967 (aged 52). Estelle Weigel was an American figure skater.
Estelle D. Weigel Schmitt (November 18, 1914 – March 15, 1967) was an American figure skater in ladies singles. Born in Buffalo, New York, she won the bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1934 and competed in the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. Her older sister Louise also skated in the Olympics.
On October 9, 2018, Estelle was inducted into the Greater Buffalo (NY) Sports Hall of Fame along with her sisters, Louise and Mary.
Results
Event 1932 1933 1934 1936 U.S. Championships Juniors 2nd 1st Lake Placid Club - Sno-Birds Competition Seniors 1st U.S. Championships Seniors 3rd 4th Winter Olympics 22nd
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Who was Estelle Weigel?
figure skater
When was Estelle Weigel born?
Estelle Weigel was born on 18 November 1914.
When did Estelle Weigel die?
Estelle Weigel died on 15 March 1967.
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Estelle Weigel was a figure skater.
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Estelle Weigel was American.
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