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Robin Lee

1919 – 1997

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Lived 1919 – 1997 (aged 77). Robin Lee was an American figure skater.

Robin Huntington Lee (December 2, 1919 in Saint Paul, Minnesota – October 8, 1997 in Minneapolis) was an American figure skater. He was the 1935-1939 U.S. national champion. At age 12, he became the youngest skater to win the junior national title. At the 1935 United States Figure Skating Championships, at the age of 15, he became the first and, as of 2008, the only skater to defeat a seven time national champion in the United States.

Lee represented the United States at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where he placed 12th. He was selected to compete at the 1940 Winter Olympics, which were canceled due to World War II. After the War, Lee skated professionally in ice shows and worked as a coach.

Competitive highlights Event 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Winter Olympic Games 12th World Championships 9th 8th North American Championships 3rd 2nd 2nd U.S. Championships 3rd J 1st J 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Levels: J = Junior

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Education
Erasmus Hall High School
Also known as
Robin Huntington Lee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robin Lee?

figure skater

When was Robin Lee born?

Robin Lee was born on 2 December 1919 in Saint Paul.

When did Robin Lee die?

Robin Lee died on 8 October 1997 in Minneapolis.

What was Robin Lee's occupation?

Robin Lee was a figure skater.

What nationality was Robin Lee?

Robin Lee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robin Lee

· Wikidata: Q2159849

· DBpedia: Robin Lee (figure skater)

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