Kenneth Skinner
Champion roller speed skater from the late nineteenth century
About Kenneth Skinner
Kenneth Skinner was a roller skater.
Kenneth A. Skinner (1861 – 25 July 1932) was a champion roller speed skater in the late nineteenth century.
Life
Skinner was born in 1861 in Nova Scotia and came to the United States at the age of 17.
Career
Skinner was considered the American champion speed skater in 1884,
According to fellow skater Bright Star, Skinner was the inventor of ball bearing wheeled skates.
Skinner sometimes competed on skates against opponents on bicycles. Skinner lost these races, but not by much.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kenneth Skinner?
champion roller speed skater from the late nineteenth century
When was Kenneth Skinner born?
Kenneth Skinner was born in Nova Scotia.
When did Kenneth Skinner die?
Kenneth Skinner died on 25 July 1932 in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
What was Kenneth Skinner's occupation?
Kenneth Skinner was a roller skater.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenneth Skinner. https://biography.guide/kenneth-skinner/
MLA: "Kenneth Skinner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenneth-skinner/.
Chicago: "Kenneth Skinner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kenneth-skinner/.
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