Valda Osborn

Valda Rosemary Foggin ( Osborn; 17 September 1934 – 28 December 2022) was a British figure skater. She was the 1953 European champion and World bronze medalist. Osborn represented her country at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, where she placed 11th.

Early life Osborn was born in Wembley, Middlesex on 17 September 1934. During the Second World War, she moved to Richmond (then in Surrey), and lived close to Richmond Bridge, a short walk to Richmond Ice Rink. She had private tutors for her schooling.

Career Osborn started skating, aged 2½, at Wembley Ice Rink. She was taught by Arnold Gerschwiler,

Results International Event 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 Winter Olympics 11th World Championships 12th 13th 9th 8th 3rd European Championships 9th 4th 5th 1st National British Championships 1st 1st