About Violet Cliff
Lived 1916 – 2003 (aged 86). Violet Cliff was a British figure skater.
Violet Hamilton Cliff (née Supple) (2 November 1916 – 23 March 2003) was a British pair skater who competed with her husband, Leslie Cliff. The couple finished seventh at the 1936 Winter Olympics. That same year, they won the silver medal at the European Figure Skating Championships and the bronze at the World Figure Skating Championships. They won another bronze at the 1937 World Championships. She was born in Bath, Somerset, England.
Results (with Cliff) Event 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 Winter Olympic Games 7th World Championships 3rd 3rd 4th 5th European Championships 4th 7th 2nd 4th
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Who was Violet Cliff?
British pair figure skater (1916-2003)
When was Violet Cliff born?
Violet Cliff was born on 2 November 1916 in Bath.
When did Violet Cliff die?
Violet Cliff died on 23 March 2003 in Winchester.
What was Violet Cliff's occupation?
Violet Cliff was a figure skater.
What nationality was Violet Cliff?
Violet Cliff was British.
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