Ronald Ludington

Ronald Ludington (September 4, 1934 – May 14, 2020) was an American figure skating coach and pair skater. With Nancy Rouillard Ludington, he was the 1960 Olympic bronze medalist, 1959 World bronze medalist, and a four-time U.S. national champion.

Career With his then-wife, Nancy Rouillard Ludington, he won the U.S. Championships in pair skating four times, between 1957 and 1960, after having been the junior national champions in 1956. They won bronze medals at the 1959 World Figure Skating Championships and 1960 Winter Olympics. Ludington also won the 1958 U.S. junior (silver) dance championship, partnered with Judy Ann Lamar.

Following his competitive career, Ludington took up coaching in Norwalk, Connecticut. the Professional Skaters Association Coaches Hall of Fame in 2002, and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1999.

Personal life In 1957, Ludington married his skating partner, Nancy Rouillard.

Results

Pairs (with Nancy Ludington) Event 1957 1958 1959 1960 Winter Olympic Games 3rd World Championships 4th 5th 3rd 6th North American Championships 3rd U.S. Championships 1st 1st 1st 1st

Ice dance (with Lamar) Event 1958 U.S. Championships 1st J.