About Peter Kennedy
Born 1927. Peter Kennedy is an American figure skater.
Michael Edward "Peter" Kennedy III (born September 4, 1927) is an American retired pair skater. Although named Michael, he was nicknamed Peter as a child, and has been credited in competition by both names. With his sister, Karol, he won five U.S. Championship titles from 1948 to 1952. Known as "The Kennedy Kids", they won the World Championship in 1950, and the silver medal in the 1952 Winter Olympics. He was born in Olympia, Washington.
Competitive highlights (all with Karol)
Event 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 Winter Olympic Games 6th 2nd World Championships 2nd 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd North American Championships 3rd 1st 1st U.S. Championships 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Kennedy?
American pair skater
When was Peter Kennedy born?
Peter Kennedy was born on 4 September 1927 in Olympia.
What is Peter Kennedy's occupation?
Peter Kennedy is a figure skater.
What nationality is Peter Kennedy?
Peter Kennedy is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Kennedy (figure skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Kennedy. https://biography.guide/peter-kennedy-figure-skater/
MLA: "Peter Kennedy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-kennedy-figure-skater/.
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