About Phyllis Johnson
Lived 1886 – 1967 (aged 80). Phyllis Johnson was a British figure skater.
Phyllis Wyatt Johnson (née Squire; 8 December 1886 – 2 December 1967) was a British figure skater.
She won the silver medal in pair skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics with James H. Johnson. They captured the gold at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1909 and 1912. In 1920, she won the bronze at the Olympics with new partner Basil Williams, becoming one of the oldest figure skating Olympic medalists. That year, she also finished fourth in ladies' singles.
Competitive highlights
Ladies' singles Event 1912 1913 1914 1920 1921 Winter Olympic Games 4th World Championships 3rd 2nd 3rd British Championships 1st*
Coed
Pairs (with James H. Johnson) Event 1908 1909 1910 1912 Summer Olympic Games 2nd World Championships 2nd 1st 3rd 1st
(with Basil Williams) Event 1920 Summer Olympic Games 3rd
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phyllis Johnson?
figure skater (1886-1967)
When was Phyllis Johnson born?
Phyllis Johnson was born on 8 December 1886 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
When did Phyllis Johnson die?
Phyllis Johnson died on 2 December 1967 in Tonbridge.
What was Phyllis Johnson's occupation?
Phyllis Johnson was a figure skater.
What nationality was Phyllis Johnson?
Phyllis Johnson was British.
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