About Peter Dunfield
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 82–83). Peter Dunfield was a Canadian figure skater and figure skating coach.
Peter Dunfield (c. 1931 – May 25, 2014) was a Canadian figure skater and coach. He competed in four skating, winning the 1949 North American silver medal, and single skating. He is best known for coaching Elizabeth Manley to the 1988 Olympic silver medal.
Career Dunfield competed in four skating with partners Mary Kenner, Peter Firstbrook, and Vera Smith. The group won the silver medal at the 1949 North American Championships.
As a single skater, Dunfield won the Canadian national junior title in 1951 and bronze on the senior level in 1952 and 1953.
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Who was Peter Dunfield?
figure skater
When was Peter Dunfield born?
Peter Dunfield was born in 1931.
When did Peter Dunfield die?
Peter Dunfield died on 25 May 2014 in Seattle.
What was Peter Dunfield's occupation?
Peter Dunfield was a figure skater and figure skating coach.
What nationality was Peter Dunfield?
Peter Dunfield was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Dunfield. https://biography.guide/peter-dunfield/
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