About Robert Paul
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 87). Robert Paul was a Canadian figure skater and figure skating choreographer.
Robert Paul (June 2, 1937 – December 19, 2024) was a Canadian pair skater. He teamed up with Barbara Wagner in 1952. They became the 1960 Olympic champions,
Paul starred in the first full-length television skating special in Canada, "Planet Ice".
Paul died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 19, 2024, at the age of 87.
Results (with Wagner)
International Event 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 Winter Olympics 6th 1st World Championships 5th 5th 1st 1st 1st 1st North American Championships 3rd 1st 1st National Canadian Championships 3rd J 1st J 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
(Men's singles) National Event 1955 1956 Canadian Championships 2nd J 2nd J
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Who was Robert Paul?
Canadian pair skater
When was Robert Paul born?
Robert Paul was born on 2 June 1937 in Toronto.
When did Robert Paul die?
Robert Paul died on 19 December 2024 in Minneapolis.
What was Robert Paul's occupation?
Robert Paul was a figure skater and figure skating choreographer.
What nationality was Robert Paul?
Robert Paul was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Paul (figure skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Paul. https://biography.guide/robert-paul-figure-skater/
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