About John Coughlin
Lived 1985 – 2019 (aged 33). John Coughlin was an American figure skater.
John Patrick Coughlin (December 1, 1985 – January 18, 2019) was an American pair skater. With Caydee Denney, he was the 2012 Four Continents silver medalist and 2012 U.S. national champion. With previous partner Caitlin Yankowskas, he was the 2011 U.S. champion. Coughlin died by suicide, one day after the United States Center for SafeSport announced he would face an interim temporary suspension over unspecified allegations.
During the 2010–11 season, their Ave Maria long program was a tribute to Coughlin's mother who died in February 2010. and the 2012 Rostelecom Cup. On December 4, 2012, Coughlin underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip.
In July 2019, former US ladies' champion and World silver medalist Ashley Wagner reported that Coughlin had sexually assaulted her in 2008 at a US national team training camp.
Men's singles Event 2005 U.S. Championships 12th J. N. = Novice level J. = Junior level
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Who was John Coughlin?
American pair skater (1985–2019)
When was John Coughlin born?
John Coughlin was born on 1 December 1985 in Kansas City.
When did John Coughlin die?
John Coughlin died on 18 January 2019 in Kansas City.
What was John Coughlin's occupation?
John Coughlin was a figure skater.
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John Coughlin was American.
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