About John Nicks
Born 1929. John Nicks is a British figure skater and figure skating coach.
John Allen Wisden Nicks (born 22 April 1929) is a British figure skating coach and former pair skater. With his sister, Jennifer Nicks, he is the 1953 World champion. As a coach, his skating pupils have included Peggy Fleming, pairs team Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, Kristi Yamaguchi, Paul Wylie, Sasha Cohen, Rory Flack and Ashley Wagner.
Personal life Nicks, the son of a sporting goods store owner, grew up in Brighton, England.
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Who is John Nicks?
British figure skater
When was John Nicks born?
John Nicks was born on 22 April 1929 in Brighton.
What is John Nicks's occupation?
John Nicks is a figure skater and figure skating coach.
What nationality is John Nicks?
John Nicks is British.
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