About Kathleen Shaw
Lived 1903 – 1983 (aged 80). Kathleen Shaw was a British figure skater.
Gertrude Kathleen Shaw (18 January 1903 – 19 July 1983) was a British figure skater. She was born in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire and was the 1926 World bronze medalist. She represented Great Britain at the 1924 Winter Olympics, where she placed 7th, and at the 1928 Winter Olympics, where she placed 14th. She won the inaugural British Figure Skating Championships in 1927.
Results Event 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 Winter Olympic Games 7th 14th World Championships 4th 3rd 6th European Championships 8th British Championships 4th 2nd 2nd 1st 3rd 1st 1st
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Who was Kathleen Shaw?
figure skater (1903–1983)
When was Kathleen Shaw born?
Kathleen Shaw was born on 18 January 1903 in Barton upon Irwell.
When did Kathleen Shaw die?
Kathleen Shaw died on 19 July 1983 in Trearddur Bay.
What was Kathleen Shaw's occupation?
Kathleen Shaw was a figure skater.
What nationality was Kathleen Shaw?
Kathleen Shaw was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kathleen Shaw. https://biography.guide/kathleen-shaw/
MLA: "Kathleen Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kathleen-shaw/.
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