About Louise Weigel
Lived 1912 – 1982 (aged 69–70). Louise Weigel was an American figure skater.
Louise E. Weigel Atwill (August 26, 1912 in Buffalo, New York – December 1982 in Buffalo) was an American figure skater. She competed in the Winter Olympic Games twice and twice won the ladies silver medal at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Her younger sister, Estelle Weigel, also skated in the Olympics.
On October 9, 2018, Louise was inducted into the Greater Buffalo (NY) Sports Hall of Fame along with her sisters, Estelle and Mary.
Results Event 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 Winter Olympics 14th 21st U.S. Championships 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd U.S. Junior Championships 2nd J 2nd J 1st J
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Louise Weigel's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Louise Weigel's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Louise Weigel?
figure skater
When was Louise Weigel born?
Louise Weigel was born on 26 August 1912.
When did Louise Weigel die?
Louise Weigel died in 1982.
What was Louise Weigel's occupation?
Louise Weigel was a figure skater.
What nationality was Louise Weigel?
Louise Weigel was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Weigel. https://biography.guide/louise-weigel/
MLA: "Louise Weigel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louise-weigel/.
Chicago: "Louise Weigel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louise-weigel/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC