Doreen Denny (born 28 January 1941) is a British retired ice dancer. With partner Courtney Jones, she is the 1959 & 1960 World champion[1] and 1959-1961 European champion.[2]

Doreen Denny
Full nameDoreen Denny
Born (1941-01-28) 28 January 1941 (age 83)
Figure skating career
Country United Kingdom
PartnerCourtney Jones
Retired1961
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing  United Kingdom
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1960 Vancouver Ice dancing
Gold medal – first place 1959 Colorado Springs Ice dancing
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1961 West Berlin Ice dancing
Gold medal – first place 1960 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ice dancing
Gold medal – first place 1959 Davos Ice dancing

After the 1961 season, Denny and Jones announced their retirement from competitive skating, as Denny planned to marry Italian dance champion Gianfranco Canepa and move to the Continent.[3]

Following her retirement from competitive skating, she became a coach. She coached at the Broadmoor Skating Club and among her students were Colleen O'Connor & Jim Millns, whom she coached to an Olympic medal.[4]

In 1982, Denny's 1959 World Champion tray was stolen during a burglary at her home. It was returned to her in 2010.[5]

Results

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(with Courtney Jones)

Event 1959 1960 1961
World Championships 1st 1st
European Championships 1st 1st 1st
British Championships 1st 1st 1st

References

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  1. ^ "ISU Official Results: World Figure Skating Championships Medalists" (PDF).
  2. ^ "ISU Official Results: European Figure Skating Championships Medalists" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Doreen and Courtney Retire", Skating magazine, June 1961
  4. ^ "Former hockey player/coach, 1982-83 football team entering hall of fame". 25 October 2006. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
  5. ^ Lofhom, Nancy (29 April 2010). "Skater's shiny trophy returns after decades-long jaunt". Denver Post. Retrieved 2 May 2010.