Sonya Klopfer

Sonya Klopfer (married name: Dunfield, December 26, 1934 – August 7, 2025) was an American competitive figure skater and coach. She was a two-time World medalist (bronze in 1951, silver in 1952) and the 1951 U.S. national champion.

Background Klopfer was born in New York City on December 26, 1934, and was named after Sonja Henie.

Career Klopfer won silver on the senior level at the 1950 U.S. Championships. She was then sent to Wembley, England to compete at her first World Championships and finished fifth.

In 1951, Klopfer was awarded the gold medal at the U.S. Championships. Having won at age 15, she was the youngest U.S. senior ladies' champion until Tara Lipinski won in 1997 at age 14.

Results International Event 1949 1950 1951 1952 Winter Olympics 4th World Championships 5th 3rd 2nd North American Championships 1st National U.S. Championships 1st J 2nd 1st